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JPY: Volatility shock could spur rebound – MUFG
MUFG strategists Derek Halpenny, Lee Hardman and Abdul-Ahad Lockhart note that the Japanese Yen has not yet benefited from the latest volatility spike, with the BoJ’s trade‑weighted JPY index near year‑to‑date lows.
GBP/JPY advances as markets scale back BoE rate-cut expectations
GBP/JPY extends gains on Monday, rising for a third consecutive day as traders reassess the monetary policy outlook for the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) amid soaring Oil prices driven by the escalating US-Iran war, which is reviving global inflation concerns.
ETN is testing a trendline that’s held for nearly a year — What next?
Eaton Corporation (ETN) has had a rough few months. After pushing toward all-time highs near $410 in late January, the power management company shed roughly $90 in a matter of weeks — a decline steep enough to rattle even the most patient holders.
Amazon pre-market gap fill touched: Here’s the next support lower
Amazon hit a pre-market gap fill around $208 that's already been touched, so the likelihood for a bounce there—at least a significant one—is much lower now that the level has been tested.
Oil: Geopolitics, growth risks and rotation – HSBC
HSBC Asset Management discusses how recent geopolitical tensions have driven Oil higher and raised market volatility.
EUR/JPY gains as Oil price surge, BoJ rate hike delay weigh on Yen
EUR/JPY trades around 183.20 on Monday, up 0.35% on the day at the time of writing, as the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens against the Euro (EUR).
USD: Haven role restored with Iran tensions – TD Securities
TD Securities analysts argue that ongoing Iran‑related tensions and an Oil price spike are restoring the US Dollar’s safe‑haven behavior.
Fed: Weak NFP complicates response to Oil shock – MUFG
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman highlights that February nonfarm payrolls fell by 92k, reversing January’s gains and underscoring a still-weak underlying US labour trend.
USD/JPY: Intervention talk and Dollar supply – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes that USD/JPY is back in Japan’s FX intervention zone as global shocks and Oil prices surge. He sees coordinated US–Japan action as unlikely but warns that any such move could knock USD/JPY down by several big figures.
Germany: Industry stuck in sideways pattern – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Senior Economist Dr. Ralph Solveen notes that German industry remains weak, with January industrial orders dropping sharply after earlier distortions from big ticket defense and public-sector contracts.
EUR/USD: Bearish bias with energy shock repricing – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux highlights that soaring energy prices and Dutch gas strength are weighing on Euro sentiment, keeping EUR/USD under pressure. The bank notes that rate differentials are not driving the pair, with the focus instead on growth risks from higher Oil and gas.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD expects more downfall below 1.3250
The Pound Sterling is down 0.5% to near 1.3350 against the US Dollar (USD) during the European trading session on Monday.
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures test key New York decision zones after Asia-led selloff
US index futures are attempting to repair early weekly damage in the London session, but the broader backdrop remains fragile as last week’s sell-off and Middle East-driven oil risk keep downside pressure in focus.
Can the KOSPI index sustain its record-breaking performance in 2026? (Part one)
Building on its status as the world's top-performing index in 2025 with a staggering 75% return, the KOSPI has continued to outpace its global peers well into 2026. But can the South Korean index still hit new highs in 2026?
Mexico Core Inflation registered at 0.46%, below expectations (0.47%) in February
Mexico Core Inflation registered at 0.46%, below expectations (0.47%) in February
Mexico 12-Month Inflation registered at 4.02% above expectations (3.94%) in February
Mexico 12-Month Inflation registered at 4.02% above expectations (3.94%) in February
Mexico Headline Inflation registered at 0.5% above expectations (0.43%) in February
Mexico Headline Inflation registered at 0.5% above expectations (0.43%) in February
USD/INR eyes lifetime highest closing near 92.80 amid energy supply shocks
The USD/INR pair looks all set for its lifetime highest closing at around 92.80 on Monday. The pair trades strongly higher as the Indian Rupee (INR) faces intense selling pressure amid war in the Middle East involving the United States (US), Iran, and Israel, which has spiked oil prices.
EUR/USD Price Forecast: Falls toward 1.1500 near seven-month lows
EUR/USD edges higher after registering little gains in the previous session, trading around 1.1520 during the Asian hours on Monday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests an ongoing bearish bias as the pair remains within the descending channel pattern.
AUD/CAD slumps below 0.9500 as boiling oil prices strengthen Canadian Dollar
The AUD/CAD pair is down over 0.5% to near 0.9485 during the Asian trading session on Monday. The cross faces intense selling pressure as the Canadian Dollar (CAD) performs strongly due to surging oil prices amid war in the Middle East that involves the United States (US), Israel, and Iran.
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