April 16, 2026 6:34 am
Key Moments USD/CHF trades about 0.2% lower near 0.7800 during the Asian session on Thursday amid selling pressure on the Greenback. The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades around 97.85, down 0.15% and at its weakest level in more than six weeks. Market expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes this year have eased as optimism […]
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Key Moments USD/CAD trades near 1.3730 in Asian hours on Thursday, extending its decline for a fourth straight session. Improved risk sentiment and hopes for Middle East de-escalation weigh on the US Dollar as ceasefire extension reports circulate. Easing energy prices cool inflation concerns and dampen expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, but also limit […]
Read moreApril 16, 2026 6:14 am
Key Moments AUD/USD trades around 0.7180 during Thursday’s Asian session as the Australian Dollar maintains recent gains. Australia’s Unemployment Rate remains at 4.3% in March, while Employment Change prints 17.9K versus 49.7K in February and a 20K forecast. Chinese GDP, industrial output, and retail sales deliver a mixed picture, while Middle East tensions continue to […]
Read moreApril 16, 2026 5:51 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY trades around 113.90 after Australia’s March employment data came in weaker than forecast Australia’s Employment Change printed 17.9K in March versus a consensus of 20K and a prior reading of 48.9K Japanese Yen gains as markets focus on the risk of official intervention to counter JPY weakness Cross Under Pressure After Australian […]
Read moreApril 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, […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 2:15 pm
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 […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 1:52 pm
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 […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 10:43 am
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 […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 10:35 am
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 […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 9:18 am
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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