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US and Iran could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week – Reuters
According to a Reuters report, negotiating teams from the United States (US) and Iran could return to Islamabad this week after failing to get a breakthrough in the first round of talks between the two held over the weekend.
GBP/JPY holds steady near its highest since July 2008; bulls retain control above 215.00
The GBP/JPY cross reverses an intraday dip to sub-215.00 levels and climbs back closer to its highest level since July 2008 during the early European session on Tuesday. Moreover, the fundamental backdrop backs the case for an extension of the recent move up witnessed over the past two weeks or so.
Fed: Flat curve and data-dependent rate cuts – BNY
BNY’s John Velis notes that market-implied US policy rates are virtually flat through end-2026, reflecting uncertainty around growth, inflation and the ongoing war.
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) came in at 3.4%, above forecasts (3.3%) in March
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) came in at 3.4%, above forecasts (3.3%) in March
Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 3.4%, above expectations (3.3%) in March
Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 3.4%, above expectations (3.3%) in March
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) registered at 1.7% above expectations (1.5%) in March
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) registered at 1.7% above expectations (1.5%) in March
Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (1%) in March: Actual (1.2%)
Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (1%) in March: Actual (1.2%)
Forex Today: US Dollar drops to six-week low, markets hope for a swift end to US-Iran war
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, April 14:
Intel: A historic turnaround, or a rally too far?
Intel is executing one of the most consequential corporate turnarounds in semiconductor history.
WTI Price Forecast: Holds key support level of $90.00 amid US-Iran optimism
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, is down almost 0.6% around $92.00 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The Oil price faces selling pressure amid hopes that the United States (US) is preparing for the second round of talks with Iran.
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Equities: Tech earnings fuel market rebound – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports a solid rebound in US equities, with the S&P 500 up 1% and tech leading gains.
USD/CAD consolidates below 1.3800 amid hopes of a US-Iran deal
The US Dollar (USD) posts marginal losses against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Tuesday, and extends its decline to three-week lows below 1.3790 after dropping from a high of 1.3878 on Monday.
Gold lacks bullish conviction as inflation fears support USD amid Iran diplomacy hopes
Gold (XAU/USD) retains its positive bias heading into the European session on Tuesday and currently trades around the $4,765 region, up 0.50% for the day.
Oil: Supply shock risks with Hormuz crisis – Rabobank
Rabobank strategists highlight that Brent Oil prices are down on screens even as the US blockade of Hormuz, combined with Iran’s actions, threatens prolonged disruption.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Sees more upside above 1.1800 as risk-on intensifies
The EUR/USD pair trades firmly near 1.1760 during the early European trading session on Tuesday, the highest level seen in six weeks. The major currency pair reflects strength as market sentiment remains risk-on due to optimism towards a permanent ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran.
CHF: Safe-haven puzzle and SNB signals – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that despite the war-related volatility in G10 FX, the Swiss Franc (CHF) has been one of the weakest G10 currencies, even though it remains a key safe haven.
Japanese Yen gains as oil slide eases stagflation concerns in Japan
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gains against the US Dollar (USD) as easing oil prices fade stagflation concerns in Japan. However, the recent surge in energy costs linked to Middle East concerns, fueled expectations of a near-term Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike.
Iran proposes suspending nuclear activities for up to five years – NYT
According to a report from the New York Times (NYT), Iranian officials had proposed suspending its uranium enrichment for up to five years in its weekend talks with the United States (US) in Pakistan.
Elliott Wave view: S&P 500 ETF (SPY) resumes uptrend after completing corrective phase [Video]
The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) has completed its correction to the cycle that began from the April 7, 2025 low and has turned higher with an attempt to reach a new all‑time high. From the April 2025 low, the ETF advanced in wave ((1)), which ended at the January 28, 2026 high of $697.87.
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