US Dollar Weakens on Prospects of US–Iran Agreement. Forecast as of 17.04.2026

US Dollar Weakens on Prospects of US–Iran Agreement. Forecast as of 17.04.2026

2026.04.17 2026.04.17 US Dollar Weakens on Prospects of US–Iran Agreement. Forecast as of 17.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Stock and currency markets are optimistic about the end of the Middle East conflict. Only persistently high oil prices are preventing the EUR/USD pair from rallying further. The US dollar is returning to its long-standing drivers: the Fed’s independence […]

Palm Oil on Track for Second Straight Weekly …

Palm Oil on Track for Second Straight Weekly …

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Japan 10Y Yield Holds Steady After Ueda Remar…

Japan 10Y Yield Holds Steady After Ueda Remar…

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investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Subdued trade heading into another nervy weekend

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Subdued trade heading into another nervy weekend

At a glance: Mixed geopolitical signals: ceasefire talk offsets escalation risks (Bab al-Mandab threat unverified) Markets lean toward optimism on Trump ceasefire tone despite ongoing uncertainty BoJ flags oil-driven stagflation risk, keeps policy flexible and accommodative China reinforces easing bias and fiscal support; NZ political noise adds mild uncertainty FX subdued; equities softer as traders

ICYMI: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuel

ICYMI: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuel

IEA warns Europe may have just six weeks of jet fuel left as Hormuz disruptions hit supply, raising risks of higher inflation, flight cuts and a global economic slowdown. Summary: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuel left if Hormuz disruption persists Energy shock seen as “largest ever,” with global inflation and

Aussie Dollar Sits at 4-Year Top

Aussie Dollar Sits at 4-Year Top

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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “no comment” on declining mkt expectations for April rate hike

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “no comment” on declining mkt expectations for April rate hike

Summary: G20 sees Middle East conflict as key driver of global economic outlook – Ueda Japan flags oil-driven deterioration in terms of trade and growth drag Supply shock complicates policy, with inflation and growth effects pulling in opposite directions BoJ maintains highly accommodative stance, keeps data-dependent approach G7 sees limited direct damage but highlights need

Ibovespa Slides Despite Mideast Ceasefire Pro…

Ibovespa Slides Despite Mideast Ceasefire Pro…

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RBA breaks ranks, will hike again, as global central banks stay sidelined: RBC

RBA breaks ranks, will hike again, as global central banks stay sidelined: RBC

RBC expects global central banks to largely hold rates despite oil-driven inflation risks, with policymakers prioritising growth concerns, while the RBA remains an outlier with further tightening likely. Summary: RBC expects major central banks to hold rates despite oil-driven inflation risks Energy shock seen as dampening growth, reducing urgency to hike Fed, BoC, ECB, and

US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop For The Second…

US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop For The Second…

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U.S. Industrial Production Unexpectedly Falls 0.5% In March

U.S. Industrial Production Unexpectedly Falls 0.5% In March

Industrial production in the U.S. unexpectedly decreased in the month of March, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve on Thursday. The Fed said industrial production fell by 0.5 percent in March after climbing by 0.7 percent in February. Economists had expected industrial production to inch up by 0.1 percent compared to the

The dollar do-si-do: hedgers review FX moves

The dollar do-si-do: hedgers review FX moves

The dollar do-si-do: hedgers review FX moves – FX Markets Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Brief return of US dollar to safe-haven status amid Iran upheaval prompts real money investors to pause hedging activity If investors and traders have learnt one lesson during the presidencies of Donald J Trump, it’s that

U.S. Jobless Claims Pull Back More Than Expected To 207,000

U.S. Jobless Claims Pull Back More Than Expected To 207,000

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits pulled back by more than expected in the week ended April 11th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims fell to 207,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 218,000. Subscribe to continue reading the

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