April 22, 2026 12:30 pm
The GBP/CAD currency pair was mostly steady on Wednesday, holding near a two-week low of 1.8422. Hot UK inflation figures shifted focus back toward the prospect of tighter Bank of England monetary policy, while the Canadian Dollar benefited from a stronger risk-on backdrop after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire despite the breakdown of […]
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Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 187.25 on Wednesday, rising 0.05% amid relative Euro resilience. ECB officials emphasize heightened uncertainty from Middle East tensions and signal no rush to alter rates. BoJ is expected to keep rates steady in April, while potential policy normalization signals and geopolitical risks keep the Yen in focus. Euro Supported as […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 9:54 am
Key Moments: Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose highlights a split market view between no move and a 300 bp rate hike at the latest Turkish central bank meeting. He argues that disinflation had already been unpersuasive and that deteriorating external balances are adding to pressure on the Turkish Lira. Ghose warns that failure to deliver substantial tightening […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 9:41 am
Key Moments EUR/CAD traded near 1.6040, marking a sixth straight session of declines during European hours on Wednesday. Firmer oil prices and renewed shipping attacks near Iran supported the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted a highly uncertain Eurozone outlook due to an energy supply shock tied to Middle East tensions. EUR/CAD Under […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 8:59 am
Key Moments EUR/GBP traded lower for a second session, holding beneath the 0.8700 level as the Pound outperformed. UK CPI rose 3.3% year-on-year in March, with monthly inflation at 0.7%, exceeding market expectations. Attention in the Eurozone turned to scheduled ECB comments, including remarks by President Christine Lagarde. EUR/GBP Under Pressure After UK Data Surprise […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 8:10 am
Key Moments Bitcoin traded 2.7% higher at $78,018.4 after touching an intraday peak of $78,430.4. U.S. President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, easing near-term market tension despite ongoing regional risks. Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) purchased 34,164 bitcoins for about $2.5 billion, lifting its total holdings to roughly 815,000 coins. Bitcoin Extends Winning Streak […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 8:06 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY trades near 114.05, maintaining a constructive tone above the 100-day exponential moving average. Daily RSI sits at 68.62, signaling strong bullish momentum approaching overbought territory. Key resistance is identified at 115.35, while initial support is located around 111.90. Session Overview AUD/JPY continues to edge higher, trading around 114.05 during Wednesday’s Asian and […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 7:39 am
Key Moments EUR/USD trades around 1.1740 in Asian dealings, marking a second straight session of subdued price action. Heightened caution linked to Middle East tensions and a continued US-led maritime blockade underpins US Dollar strength. Strong US Retail Sales data contrasts with Eurozone uncertainty ahead of Thursday’s preliminary HCOB PMI readings. EUR/USD Holds Soft Tone […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 7:05 am
Key Moments AUD/USD trades positively around 0.7160 in early Asian dealings on Wednesday. Trump confirms an extension of the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a maritime blockade. Markets price in nearly a 77% chance of an RBA rate increase next month as inflation risks rise. Australian Dollar Advances in Early Asian Trade The Australian Dollar […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 6:45 am
Key Moments USD/CHF trades in a tight range near 0.7800 during the Asian session. Price action remains muted. US President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely. However, the US still blocks Iranian seaports. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stressed a focus on a smaller balance sheet. He also outlined effects on rates, inflation, and growth. […]
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