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France Imports, EUR increased to €57.8B in February from previous €55.3B
France Imports, EUR increased to €57.8B in February from previous €55.3B
France Current Account dipped from previous €2.1B to €-1.8B in February
France Current Account dipped from previous €2.1B to €-1.8B in February
France Trade Balance EUR came in at €-5.8B below forecasts (€-2.3B) in February
France Trade Balance EUR came in at €-5.8B below forecasts (€-2.3B) in February
France Exports, EUR down to €52B in February from previous €53.4B
France Exports, EUR down to €52B in February from previous €53.4B
Forex Today: Risk flows dominate as US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 8:
EUR/USD: Dollar slips on Gulf ceasefire – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that the tentative ceasefire between the US and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp textbook reaction, with Oil falling and the US Dollar weakening, pushing EUR/USD back towards 1.17.
EUR/USD nears 1.1700 as markets welcome the ceasefire in Iran
The announcement of a two-week ceasefire in Iran triggered a relief rally during Wednesday’s Asian trading session that sent the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) tumbling against its main peers.
USD/CHF tumbles below 0.7900 on Trump's ceasefire announcement, FOMC Minutes in focus
The USD/CHF pair slumps to around 0.7890 during the early European session on Wednesday. Reports of a potential two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran drag the US Dollar (USD) lower against the Swiss Franc (CHF).
Germany Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY) declined to 3.5% in February from previous 3.7%
Germany Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY) declined to 3.5% in February from previous 3.7%
USD/SGD: Bearish momentum builds into MAS decision – OCBC
OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong highlight that USD/SGD has softened as markets weigh de-escalation hopes, with technical signals pointing to fading bullish momentum and a potential bearish phase. They flags key support and resistance levels around 1.2810–1.2780 and 1.29–1.2940.
USD/CHF Price Analysis: Faces stiff resistance, retreats below 0.8000
USD/CHF trims some of its earlier gains as the market mood improved on a Reuters headline that a Senior Iranian official said Tehran is reviewing positively Pakistan’s two-week ceasefire proposal, which pushed US equities higher.
Silver Price Analysis: A bearish crossover looms, sellers eye $70
Silver (XAG/USD) price extended its losses on Tuesday as the white metal failed to clear the $75.00 milestone, while the 20-day SMA crossed below the 100-day SMA, an indication that sellers are gaining traction. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD pair trades at $72.24, down 0.69%.
Gold climbs toward $4,680 as weaker Dollar offsets war anxiety
Gold price (XAU/USD) advances some 0.63% on Tuesday as Oil prices retreat from daily highs amid speculation of broken talks between the US and Iran, which Iranian media denied.
Vietnam: Strong growth but inflation challenges SBV – Commerzbank
Commerzbank strategists Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim note that Vietnam’s Q1 GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year, slightly above expectations but below the government’s 10% 2026 target. Exports and imports surged, reflecting robust external demand and precautionary inventory building.
United States Consumer Credit Change below expectations ($10B) in February: Actual ($9.48B)
United States Consumer Credit Change below expectations ($10B) in February: Actual ($9.48B)
Forex Today: US Dollar holds firm, Oil surges as Iran deadline keeps markets on edge
The US Dollar Index (DXY) held near 99.80, not far from last week’s 100 peak, broadly supported as markets remain locked on the Iran conflict and, in particular, on United States (US) President Donald Trump’s deadline for 8:00pm EST tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy: Price shock drives building material costs – ING
ING’s Maurice van Sante argues that higher Oil and Gas prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, are set to raise costs in the European building materials sector.
AUD/USD Price Forecast: Bulls test 0.6950 resistance after rebound from 100-day SMA
The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as the Greenback softens amid fragile market sentiment ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reach a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (00:00 GMT on Wednesday).
Fed’s Goolsbee: Inflation would come roaring back
Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago, said that inflation will come roaring back, citing that with Oil prices rising, this is a stagflationary shock to the market in a prepared speech in Detroit on Tuesday.
Asian FX: Sideways as Hormuz risks linger – OCBC
OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong note that Asian FX, including South Korean Won (KRW), has traded slightly firmer on hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East, but stresses that geopolitics remains the key driver.
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