US-Iran peace talks fail, Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Here’s all you need to know about the developments in the Middle East war that took place over the weekend, which are expected to have a significant impact on the markets in the upcoming week. United States (US) Vice President JD Vance stated on Sunday that the US and Iran have failed to reach an […]
USD/CAD trims losses as geopolitics overshadow US CPI and Canadian jobs data
USD/CAD reverses earlier losses on Friday, as uncertainty surrounding upcoming US-Iran negotiations keeps markets cautious and overshadows US inflation and Canadian employment data, keeping price action volatile. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3833 and is on track for its first weekly decline after two consecutive weeks of gains, as a […]
GBP/USD climbs as upcoming Pakistan talks boost risk mood
GBP/USD climbs on Friday as risk appetite improves ahead of the start of US-Iran talks in Pakistan. Meanwhile, US inflation rose as expected in March, but traders seem confident it’s a one-time jump as they remain optimistic about Middle East peace negotiations. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 1.3461, up 0.20%. Sterling […]
USD/JPY hovers below 160 amid intervention fears and Middle-East tensions
The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with USD/JPY trimming most of its losses from earlier in the week as ongoing Oil supply disruptions linked to Middle East tensions keep a lid on the Yen’s recovery despite a softer Greenback. At the time of writing, the pair is […]
Policy slope hike and inflation focus – DBS
DBS Group Research expects the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to slightly increase the slope of the Singapore Dollar (SGD) Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) policy band at its 14 April meeting, reversing last year’s easing. The bank sees policy priority shifting toward imported inflation as Brent stays near USD100 and exports remain resilient. MAS […]
US Dollar weakens as risk flows lift major pairs
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell toward the 98.60 price region as markets digest the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which confirmed that inflation remains stubbornly elevated, largely driven by energy prices amid war in the Middle East. At the same time, headlines around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and fragile ceasefire conditions […]
Gold steady near $4,760 as Iran talks weigh on US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) price remains steady on Friday, poised to finish the week with gains of almost 2% as the US Dollar tumbles amid optimism about Iran-US talks in Pakistan throughout the weekend. Also, a mildly high US inflation report trimmed the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) dovish bets for 2026. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,763, up […]
Trade boom drives bold growth upgrade – ING
ING’s Chief Economist for Greater China, Lynn Song, highlights that Taiwan’s March trade data far exceeded expectations, with exports and imports surging and the trade surplus more than doubling year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. The report stresses Taiwan’s growing dependence on tech-related exports, rising export prices, and significant upside surprises that are prompting […]
Growth risks skewed to upside in Q1 – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao sees upside risks to China’s Q1 2026 GDP versus the bank’s 4.6% forecast, supported by resilient exports and front‑loaded public investment. Industrial production is projected to grow 5.5% year‑on‑year, while retail sales slow to 2.5%. The bank warns that secondary shocks from the Iran war could later erode China’s export advantage […]
If inflation stays elevated, we would hold steady
Mary Daly, President of the Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of San Francisco, told Reuters in an interview on Friday that if Iran conflict is resolved quickly and Oil prices come back down, a rate cut may not be out of the question. Key takeaways: If Iran conflict resolves quickly and oil prices come back down, […]
