April 17, 2026 1:31 pm
Key Moments Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are trading close to weekly highs, supported by renewed inflows into spot ETFs. US-listed Bitcoin spot ETFs saw about $26 million in inflows on Thursday, bringing cumulative inflows to $57.08 billion. Risk sentiment has improved, with the crypto Fear & Greed Index at 21 on Friday, up from 16 […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 12:27 pm
Key Moments The Reserve Bank of India told state-run refiners to reduce spot USD buying. Instead, they should use a special FX credit line via State Bank of India. This tool, first used during the Ukraine war, aims to support the Rupee. The currency has fallen over 3% this year to record lows. Indian Oil […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 9:19 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY slipped from an intraday high near 215.65-215.70 and hovered around 215.30-215.25 in early European trading. The IMF’s April 2026 projections cut the UK’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8% from 1.3% in October 2025, weighing on the Pound. Lingering Hormuz-related risks and fading expectations for an April BoJ rate hike kept the Yen […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 8:35 am
Key Moments ING Economics projects a structural deficit in the aluminium market, with a base case shortfall of around 2Mt if current disruptions ease only gradually. Capacity losses at Gulf smelters are now estimated at about 3 million tons annually, representing nearly 50% of regional production. Aluminium prices have surged about 13% since the end […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 7:47 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY touched a new all-time high at 187.83 during Asian trading on Friday. The 14-day Relative Strength Index is at 71, indicating overbought conditions and potential consolidation. Initial downside support is identified at the nine-day EMA of 186.76, with further levels at 185.80 and 184.46. EUR/JPY Hits Fresh Record High EUR/JPY advanced during […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 7:27 am
Key Moments Bitcoin (BTC) trades above $74,000 while total crypto liquidations reach $444 million over 24 hours. RaveDAO (RAVE) sustains a sharp rally, trading above $17 and remaining well above its 50-day and 100-day EMAs. Polkadot (DOT) and Ethena (ENA) show signs of stabilizing momentum despite broader bearish technical structures. Market Overview The cryptocurrency market […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 6:34 am
Key Moments XAU/USD trades near $4,800 in Asian hours, with little daily change. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz support the USD. However, optimism over US-Iran talks and softer Fed expectations limit gains. Gold remains on track for a third weekly rise, despite pulling back from a recent high. Mixed Drivers Keep Gold Range-Bound Gold […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 5:58 am
Key Moments USD/JPY trades around 159.35 in Asian hours, extending its advance for a third straight session. Reports of ceasefire violations in the Middle East sustain geopolitical uncertainty and support the USD against the JPY. Japanese officials, including Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, underscore readiness for “bold” FX steps and stress […]
Read moreApril 16, 2026 1:25 pm
Key Moments Societe Generale analysts report a resurgence in global risk appetite that is boosting demand for the South African Rand. USD/ZAR is viewed as vulnerable after failing to remain above its 200-day moving average at 17.00, with potential to move toward 16.00. Repricing in SARB FRAs toward softer tightening prospects and lower local yields […]
Read moreApril 16, 2026 1:10 pm
Key Moments Bank of America strategists say 2026 has marked the start of a regime of higher earnings and lower price-to-earnings multiples. The bank keeps its S&P 500 year-end target at 7,100 with a 13% EPS growth outlook, indicating further PE compression. Technology, media and telecoms, Industrials, and consumer sectors are highlighted for notable valuation […]
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