April 15, 2026 2:19 pm
The CAD/JPY currency pair held in proximity to a 3-week high of 115.682 on Wednesday, as traders weighed the prospect that the United States and Iran could soon secure a permanent ceasefire. US President Donald Trump indicated growing confidence that the conflict with Iran may be approaching its end. In an interview with Fox News, […]
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Key Moments Bitcoin traded 2% lower at $73,961 by 02:48 ET (06:48 GMT) after briefly approaching $76,000 in the prior 24 hours. Recent crypto gains tracked a broader rally in global equities amid improved risk sentiment and softer U.S. producer price data. The UK FCA opened a consultation on crypto regulation, targeting rules for trading […]
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Key Moments Scotiabank strategists estimate USD/CAD spot fair value at 1.3542, with the Canadian Dollar still mildly undervalued. They note that the USD’s mild downtrend from its late March peak remains in place, with broader trends described as bearish. Key technical levels are highlighted at resistance of 1.3800/20 and support at 1.3745/50, the latter tied […]
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Key Moments Norges Bank kept its policy rate at 4% but shifted to a more hawkish tone, signaling a likely rate hike at an upcoming meeting. The central bank’s updated rate path now points to a June increase and leaves room for additional tightening later in 2026. Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke emphasizes that Middle East developments […]
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Key Moments AUD/JPY traded near 113.40 during European hours on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive day of gains. Renewed expectations for a second round of US-Iran talks boosted risk sentiment and supported the Australian Dollar. The Japanese Yen weakened amid higher oil prices and concerns about Japan’s reliance on Middle East energy, though potential intervention […]
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Key Moments Bitcoin traded at $74,018.7, down 0.7%, after briefly nearing $76,000 in the prior 24 hours. Improved global risk appetite, easing U.S. inflation data, and hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks supported recent gains. Altcoins pulled back, with Ethereum down 2.4%, XRP down 1.2%, and Solana lower by 4%. Bitcoin Stays Elevated After Break Above […]
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Key Moments ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that expectations for additional Bank of England tightening have diminished, with December pricing dropping 10bp to 34bp. He anticipates that UK front-end rates will decline more than their eurozone equivalents, providing ongoing support for EUR/GBP beyond the near term. Improved risk sentiment is currently weighing on EUR/GBP, but ING […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 8:57 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY has advanced for eight consecutive sessions and is trading in the mid-215.00s, near its July 2008 peak during early European hours on Wednesday. Ongoing concerns about instability in the Strait of Hormuz and potential strain on Japan’s energy-dependent economy continue to weigh on the JPY. Expectations of further BoE tightening and possible […]
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Key Moments EUR/JPY hovers around 187.30 early in European trading after small losses in the previous session. Crude oil prices weigh on the Yen, as Japan depends on Middle East energy supplies. The Euro may struggle as uncertainty grows around US–Iran ceasefire talks. EUR/JPY Holds Steady at Recent Levels EUR/JPY is flat near 187.30 in […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 7:48 am
Key Moments EUR/USD was trading around 1.1790 during Asian hours, consolidating just below the seven-week high of 1.1811. The 14-day Relative Strength Index near 64 has been signaling strong positive momentum, with the pair trading within an ascending channel. Immediate technical support has been identified at the nine-day EMA at 1.1702, with deeper downside levels […]
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