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Gulf countries consider new pipelines to avoid Strait of Hormuz — FT
Gulf nations are considering pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns over Iran's potential control of the strategic waterway, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
USD/INR recovers as risks of prolong Middle East war revives
The Indian Rupee (INR) fails to hold opening strength and falls lower against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Sees fresh downside below 0.6830 as risk-off mood revives
The AUD/USD pair is down 0.7% to near 0.6870 in the late Asian trading session on Thursday. The Aussie pair faces intense selling pressure as the Australian Dollar (AUD) underperforms due to a risk-off mood.
USD/CHF rises above 0.7950 ahead of Swiss CPI inflation data
The USD/CHF pair jumps to around 0.7985 during the early European session on Thursday. The Greenback strengthens against the Swiss Franc (CHF) following an address to the nation by US President Donald Trump.
AUD/JPY falls to near 109.50 as Australian Dollar struggles on geopolitical risks
AUD/JPY loses ground after two days of gains, trading around 109.60 during the Asian hours on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
India HSBC Manufacturing PMI registered at 53.9, below expectations (55.4) in March
India HSBC Manufacturing PMI registered at 53.9, below expectations (55.4) in March
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Philippines on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
United Arab Emirates Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in United Arab Emirates on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
WTI Price Forecast: Looks to build on gains beyond $100 on fading de-escalation hopes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices caught aggressive bids on Thursday and rallied closer to the 100.00 psychological mark during the Asian session following US President Donald Trump's Iran war update.
Pakistan Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) Elliott Wave signals end of correction, path higher opens [Video]
The Nasdaq‑100 ETF (QQQ) established its most recent major high on October 29, 2025, at $637.01. This peak has been identified as wave ((1)), marking the completion of the cycle that began from the April 7, 2025 low.
India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY) down to 1.3% in February from previous 2.2%
Netherlands, The Retail Sales (YoY) down to 1.3% in February from previous 2.2%
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Tests nine-day EMA support after easing below 184.00
EUR/JPY depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 183.90 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests the currency cross is moving sideways within an ascending triangle pattern, indicating consolidation.
US Dollar Index advances to near 100.00 as Trump sets no clear Iran ceasefire timeline
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 100.00 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The DXY rises following an address to the nation by US President Donald Trump.
Malaysia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Malaysia on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold nears $4,800 as fading Dollar lifts bullion for fourth consecutive day
Gold (XAU/USD) price rallies for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, hitting a two-week high near $4,800 as the Greenback depreciates amid growing speculation of an end to the Middle East conflict. At the time of writing, the XAU/USD pair trades at $4,758, up nearly 2%.
China: Growth outlook stays resilient – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered economists Hunter Chan and Shuang Ding expect China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth to have accelerated to 4.8% year-on-year, supported by robust exports and recovering investment.
Asia FX: Cautious risk tone with peace doubts – MUFG
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Michael Wan notes that Asian currencies recovered as risk sentiment improved following comments from US President Trump on ending the Iran war, even as Oil prices stayed elevated.
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