April 30, 2026 8:20 am
Key Moments BNY’s Geoff Yu anticipates a difficult near-term environment for NOK even as Norwegian fundamentals remain solid and Norges Bank signals possible tightening. Expected changes in Norges Bank FX operations, with a likely shift back to NOK selling as oil revenues remain strong, are seen as a counterweight to any hawkish policy impulse. Yu […]
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The EUR/USD currency pair hovered above a 3-week low of 1.1655 on Thursday ahead of the outcome of the European Central Bank’s policy meeting, while the Fed held rates steady. The European Central Bank is largely expected to keep its main refinancing operations rate intact at 2.15% at its April 30th meeting. And, the ECB […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 8:02 am
Key Moments EUR/GBP trades near 0.8660 in early European hours as the Euro slips against the Pound Sterling. German Retail Sales decline 2.0% MoM and 2.0% YoY in March, missing expectations on both measures. ECB and BoE rate announcements, along with preliminary German and Eurozone GDP figures, are set to dominate Thursday’s agenda. EUR/GBP Under […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 7:23 am
Key Moments USD/INR is expected to remain well supported in a 92-95 trading band in the near term, according to Commerzbank. The Reserve Bank of India has kept its policy rate at 5.25% while actively intervening in FX markets to limit volatility. FX reserves stood at just over USD700bn as of 17 April, providing around […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 6:57 am
Key Moments NZD/USD is trading around 0.5825 after failing to sustain an intraday move toward 0.5845. The US Dollar Index has risen for a third straight session, reaching its highest level since April 13. Markets are focused on upcoming US Q1 GDP and PCE inflation data for the next directional catalyst. NZD/USD Hovering Near Recent […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 6:48 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 187.20 after four consecutive sessions of gains, with the Euro pressured by rising risk aversion linked to Middle East tensions. The European Central Bank is broadly expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday while signaling the possibility of a rate hike as early as June. Downside in EUR/JPY may […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 6:40 am
Key Moments USD/JPY trades around 160.45 in early European hours on Thursday, hovering near a 21-month high for the pair. The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% in an 8-4 decision, its most split vote since 1992. Japan’s finance minister flagged a “high sense of urgency” over speculative, weak-yen moves, keeping intervention […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 6:40 am
The EUR/GBP currency pair held within a tight daily range on Thursday ahead of the outcome of the European Central Bank’s and the Bank of England’s policy meetings. The European Central Bank is largely expected to keep its main refinancing operations rate intact at 2.15% at its April 30th meeting. And, the ECB deposit facility […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 6:32 am
Key Moments AUD/USD has rebounded modestly in Asian trading after dropping to a two-week low near 0.7100 on Wednesday. A firm US Dollar, supported by a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and US-Iran tensions, is expected to limit further gains in the pair. Technical signals point to rallies being sold, with resistance around 0.7131 and 0.7223 […]
Read moreApril 30, 2026 6:12 am
Key Moments Bitcoin trades above $76,000 after the Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged between 3.50% and 3.75%. Over the last 24 hours, crypto liquidations total $551 million, including $346 million in long positions. Terra Classic (LUNC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) lead market gains, with both exhibiting strong, momentum-driven setups. Fed Decision Sparks Volatility and Heavy Liquidations […]
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