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USD/CHF Price Forecast: Rejected at 0.8000 as double top looms
USD/CHF failed to clear key resistance at 0.8000 on Monday, recoiling to the 0.7900 handle as a double-top chart pattern looms. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.7979, down 0.18%.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rises as ceasefire talks lift sentiment
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained a scant 120 points, or 0.3%, on Monday in the first session following the Good Friday market closure. The index pushed toward 46,700 in early trading before fading through the midday session and ultimately settling around 46,500.
Forex Today: US Dollar slips on Iran ceasefire hopes as Oil stays elevated and Gold steadies
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell towards the 100.00 area on Monday as markets were weighed by United States (US) President Donald Trump’s latest Strait of Hormuz ultimatum against growing hopes for a ceasefire framework between the US and Iran.
Vietnam: Inflation surge and SBV policy stance – UOB
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research highlights that Vietnam’s headline CPI jumped to 4.65% year-on-year in March 2026, driven by higher energy costs, pushing inflation above the State Bank of Vietnam’s 4.5% target.
WTI Crude Oil markets see fresh volatility as Trump deadline looms
WTI Crude Oil saw sharply diverging price action across the spot and futures markets on Monday. May futures spiked to about $115 in early dealing, before pulling back near $112, roughly flat against Thursday's settlement.
Gold slips from $4,700 as Iran deal doubts boost oil, Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) price recoiled during the North American session on Monday after hitting a daily high of $4,706, but news that an agreement between the US and Iran seems unlikely, along with military preparations for potential strikes, drove the yellow metal lower.
Silver trades sideways as US-Iran war tensions and technical barriers weigh on XAG/USD
Silver (XAG/USD) trades in a narrow range on Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East keep markets on edge, while traders refrain from placing aggressive directional bets amid conflicting headlines over efforts to end the US-Iran war.
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD around $4,660, bears sharpening their claws
Spot Gold consolidates at around $4,660 on Monday, little changed on a daily basis, yet lower compared to Friday’s close. Financial markets are all about sentiment at the beginning of the week, with the mood swinging at the rhythm of Iran war headlines.
US Dollar Index recovers to 100 as Iran rejects ceasefire, inflation-heavy week looms
The US Dollar Index (DXY) struggled to crimp downside momentum near the 100.00 handle on Monday after a volatile day that saw the index slide from overnight highs near 100.30 down to a session low near 99.75 before staging a late recovery.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD climbs above 1.3240 as Iran hopes dent US Dollar
The British Pound advanced by over 0.40% on Monday as US President Donald Trump extended Iran’s ultimatum until April 7, while rumours of a possible de-escalation weighed on the American Dollar. The GBP/USD trades around the 1.3240 figure at the time of writing. Read More...
How the MACD predicted the Nasdaq reversal in 2025 and why the same signal is appearing now [Video]
In April 2025, the MACD on the daily Nasdaq chart gave us one of the cleanest signals of the year. The market had been falling aggressively, sentiment was overwhelmingly bearish, and most traders were either short or sitting on their hands.
GBP/USD climbs above 1.3240 as Iran hopes dent US Dollar
The British Pound (GBP) advances by over 0.40% on Monday as US President Donald Trump said the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, while rumors of a possible de-escalation weighed on the US Dollar (USD). GBP/USD trades around the 1.3240 figure at the time of writing.
USD/CAD edges lower as shifting US-Iran headlines keep markets cautious
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) gains traction against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday as traders react to evolving geopolitical developments in the US-Iran war. At the time of writing, USD/CAD is trading around 1.3921, hovering near four-month highs.
US President Trump: Hopefully it will be over with quickly
Donald Trump, United States (US) President, said that he is very upset that guns were supposed to go to protesters, but were kept by a certain group. He added that they’re going to pay a big price for that at a speech in Washington on Monday.
EUR/USD gains as ceasefire hopes undermine US Dollar
The EUR/USD pair is trading near the 1.1570 price zone on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) loses momentum amid relative easing concerns about the Iran war.
APAC FX: Intervention and vulnerability to USD – BNY
BNY’s Bob Savage focuses on rising FX intervention and fragile sentiment in Asia-Pacific (APAC) as higher Oil and geopolitical risks pressure regional currencies.
Gold consolidates gains as US-Iran ceasefire talks weigh on the US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates modest gains on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) softens amid improving market sentiment, with traders reacting to fresh diplomatic developments aimed at ending the US-Iran war.
USD/JPY eases as US-Iran ceasefire talks weigh on US Dollar, ISM PMI softens
USD/JPY trades with a slightly softer tone on Monday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) finds modest support amid a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD), with traders assessing fresh geopolitical developments, including reports of potential ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran.
BYND stock is just above its all-time low
Beyond Meat (BYND), the plant-based food company behind meatless burgers, sausages, and other protein alternatives, is trading right at a level I can't ignore.
CAD: Jobs data and geopolitics steer rates – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists Robert Both and Emma Lawrence highlight that Canadian rates are opening weaker, with yields tracking US moves and geopolitical tensions. They expect CAD employment to show only a modest rebound and see imported volatility dominating.
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