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USD: De-escalation seen softening Dollar trend – OCBC
OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong note that global markets are cautious as Hormuz risks and energy disruptions threaten to evolve into a broader energy shock. Survey data already show rising input costs and longer delivery times.
GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Bulls broke the 211.50 resistance area
The Pound (GBP) trades higher against the Japanese Yen (JPY) for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. Bulls have pushed the pair above the top of last week’s trading range, at the 211.50 area, reaching fresh April highs above 211.65 at the time of writing.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Tests 1.3250 near nine-day EMA barrier
GBP/USD holds its position after registering over 0.25% gains in the previous day, trading around 1.3240 during the early European hours on Tuesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart indicates a persistent bearish bias, as the pair moves lower within the descending channel.
Switzerland Foreign Currency Reserves increased to 721B in March from previous 710B
Switzerland Foreign Currency Reserves increased to 721B in March from previous 710B
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (YoY) up to 5.4% in March from previous 1.1%
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (YoY) up to 5.4% in March from previous 1.1%
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (MoM) increased to 3.9% in March from previous 0.7%
Austria Wholesale Prices n.s.a (MoM) increased to 3.9% in March from previous 0.7%
Canadian Dollar declines as Trump's Iran deadline jitters
The USD/CAD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3915 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday.
Oil: Supply risks and marginal flow relief – MUFG
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Michael Wan notes that Oil markets remain exposed to the Iran and Middle East conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz still constrained.
USD/INR drops ahead of Trump’s deadline to Iran for Hormuz reopening
The Indian Rupee (INR) ticks up against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/INR pair edging down to near 93.00.
AUD/USD: Capped rebound within broader range – UOB
United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note AUD/USD rebounded to 0.6938 instead of drifting lower, but the move lacked momentum. The pair is seen trading between 0.6890 and 0.6940 in the near term and within a wider 0.6835–0.6955 band over one to three weeks.
USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rejected at 0.8000 as double top looms
USD/CHF failed to clear key resistance at 0.8000 on Monday, recoiling to the 0.7900 handle as a double-top chart pattern looms. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.7979, down 0.18%.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rises as ceasefire talks lift sentiment
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained a scant 120 points, or 0.3%, on Monday in the first session following the Good Friday market closure. The index pushed toward 46,700 in early trading before fading through the midday session and ultimately settling around 46,500.
Forex Today: US Dollar slips on Iran ceasefire hopes as Oil stays elevated and Gold steadies
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell towards the 100.00 area on Monday as markets were weighed by United States (US) President Donald Trump’s latest Strait of Hormuz ultimatum against growing hopes for a ceasefire framework between the US and Iran.
Vietnam: Inflation surge and SBV policy stance – UOB
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research highlights that Vietnam’s headline CPI jumped to 4.65% year-on-year in March 2026, driven by higher energy costs, pushing inflation above the State Bank of Vietnam’s 4.5% target.
WTI Crude Oil markets see fresh volatility as Trump deadline looms
WTI Crude Oil saw sharply diverging price action across the spot and futures markets on Monday. May futures spiked to about $115 in early dealing, before pulling back near $112, roughly flat against Thursday's settlement.
Gold slips from $4,700 as Iran deal doubts boost oil, Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) price recoiled during the North American session on Monday after hitting a daily high of $4,706, but news that an agreement between the US and Iran seems unlikely, along with military preparations for potential strikes, drove the yellow metal lower.
Silver trades sideways as US-Iran war tensions and technical barriers weigh on XAG/USD
Silver (XAG/USD) trades in a narrow range on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East keep markets on edge, while traders refrain from placing aggressive directional bets amid conflicting headlines over efforts to end the US-Iran war.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD around $4,660, bears sharpening their claws
Spot Gold consolidates at around $4,660 on Monday, little changed on a daily basis, yet lower compared to Friday’s close. Financial markets are all about sentiment at the beginning of the week, with the mood swinging at the rhythm of Iran war headlines.
US Dollar Index recovers to 100 as Iran rejects ceasefire, inflation-heavy week looms
The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggled to crimp downside momentum near the 100.00 handle on Monday after a volatile day that saw the index slide from overnight highs near 100.30 down to a session low near 99.75 before staging a late recovery.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD climbs above 1.3240 as Iran hopes dent US Dollar
The British Pound advanced by over 0.40% on Monday as US President Donald Trump extended Iran’s ultimatum until April 7, while rumours of a possible de-escalation weighed on the American Dollar. The GBP/USD trades around the 1.3240 figure at the time of writing. Read More...
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