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China Foreign Exchange Reserves (MoM) came in at $3.342T below forecasts ($3.4T) in March
China Foreign Exchange Reserves (MoM) came in at $3.342T below forecasts ($3.4T) in March
Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI above expectations (50.5) in March: Actual (50.7)
Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI above expectations (50.5) in March: Actual (50.7)
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI above forecasts (50.1) in March: Actual (50.2)
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI above forecasts (50.1) in March: Actual (50.2)
Germany HCOB Services PMI came in at 50.9 below forecasts (51.2) in March
Germany HCOB Services PMI came in at 50.9 below forecasts (51.2) in March
Germany HCOB Composite PMI in line with expectations (51.9) in March
Germany HCOB Composite PMI in line with expectations (51.9) in March
GBP/USD: Consolidation after failed downside break – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann report that GBP/USD briefly dipped to 1.3178 before rebounding to 1.3267 and closing at 1.3238, invalidating a prior downside-biased view.
USD/JPY Price Forecast: Ascending 20-day EMA supports more upside
The USD/JPY pair trades calmly around 160.00 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The pair trades broadly sideways amid uncertainty surrounding the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Equities: Markets price future Middle East de-escalation – Danske Bank
Danske Bank analysts observe that global equities are about 4% above recent lows, with investors increasingly pricing a future de-escalation in the Middle East. Cyclical sectors have outperformed and volatility has declined across regions and asset classes.
France HCOB Composite PMI came in at 48.8, above forecasts (48.3) in March
France HCOB Composite PMI came in at 48.8, above forecasts (48.3) in March
France HCOB Services PMI above forecasts (48.3) in March: Actual (48.8)
France HCOB Services PMI above forecasts (48.3) in March: Actual (48.8)
EUR/JPY appreciates on Yen weakness, nearing March highs at 184.75
The Euro (EUR) is crawling up against a weak Japanese Yen (JPY) on Tuesday. The pair extends gains for the second consecutive day, trading at 184.47 at the time of writing, with bulls focusing on March’s peaks in the 184.65-184.75 area.
Italy HCOB Services PMI below forecasts (51) in March: Actual (48.8)
Italy HCOB Services PMI below forecasts (51) in March: Actual (48.8)
US Dollar Index holds near 100.00 on Iran war fears, Trump deadline
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is holding ground after registering losses in the previous trading day and hovering around 100.00 during the European hours on Tuesday.
Oil: War-driven supply risks and security fractures – Rabobank
Rabobank’s Senior Market Strategist Benjamin Picton highlights escalating geopolitical risks around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and NATO fractures, with direct implications for Oil.
Gold sticks to modest losses on firmer USD; Trump's Iran deal deadline looms
Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to a negative bias for the third straight day, though it lacks follow-through selling and remains confined in the previous day's broader range through the early European session on Tuesday.
Forex Today: Markets remain cautious as Trump's deadline approaches
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, April 7:
CAD: A strong hedge against energy risks – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad expects Canada’s March labor force survey to show a modest job rebound, while the Bank of Canada (BoC) can use its benign inflation backdrop to look through the Oil shock.
Netflix (NFLX) short term Elliott Wave bullish sequence targets $116.40 [Video]
Netflix (NFLX) experienced a prolonged corrective phase after reaching a peak of $134.12 on June 30, 2025. This downward cycle concluded at the February 23, 2026 low of $75.01, from which the stock began to recover.
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Struggles above YTD low, around 0.5700 amid geopolitical risks
The NZD/USD pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest gains and trades with a negative bias around the 0.5700 mark during the early European session on Tuesday.
Spain HCOB Services PMI came in at 53.3, above expectations (50.8) in March
Spain HCOB Services PMI came in at 53.3, above expectations (50.8) in March
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