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Eurozone: Inflation and fiscal shifts shape rates – BNY
BNY’s Bob Savage flags unpleasant preliminary March inflation in Europe, driven by energy and refined products, with diesel prices above 2022 levels. Governments are capping fuel costs via tax and margin measures, raising fiscal credibility questions.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Ascending Triangle formation reflects broader consolidation
The GBP/JPY pair trades almost flat at around 210.85 during the early European trading session on Monday.
WTI eases below $103.50 as US, Iran reportedly seeking 45-day ceasefire
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $103.30 during the early European trading hours on Monday. The WTI price retreats after reports that the United States (US) and Iran are making a push for a 45-day ceasefire.
Brent: War-driven supply shock supports prices – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim highlight that Brent crude Oil remains supported as Middle East conflict disrupts regional energy infrastructure and constrains OPEC+ supply.
EUR/GBP eases to levels near 0.8700 amid mild risk-off markets
The Euro (EUR) is trading lower against the British Pound (GBP) on a calm week opening, with most markets closed on Easter Monday, and markets wary of risk, amid greater concerns about an escalation of the war in Iran.
Iran Parliament Speaker condemns Trump threats over energy infrastructure
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf condemned US President Donald Trump’s threats to target energy and transport infrastructure, saying he was being misled by Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Reuters reported on Monday.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD wobbles around $72.50 in countdown to Trump’s ultimatum
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 0.7% lower to near $72.50 in the late Asian trade on Monday, but is broadly consolidating in a limited range. The white metal turns sideways as investors await Iran’s response to United States (US) President Donald Trump’s ultimatum.
NZD/USD rebounds from four-month low; retakes 0.5700 as ceasefire talks weigh on USD
The NZD/USD pair attracts some buyers near the 0.5680 region, or over a four-month trough retested during the Asian session on Monday, and for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak.
Canadian Dollar strengthens on US–Iran ceasefire hopes
The USD/CAD pair declines to around 1.3940 during the early European trading hours on Monday.
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Maintains position above 100.00, nine-day EMA
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is inching lower after two days of gains and trading around 100.10 during the Asian hours on Monday.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Gold prices fell in Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Singapore Retail Sales (MoM) increased to 57.5% in February from previous 6.1%
Singapore Retail Sales (MoM) increased to 57.5% in February from previous 6.1%
Singapore Retail Sales (MoM): -4.1% (February) vs previous 6.1%
Singapore Retail Sales (MoM): -4.1% (February) vs previous 6.1%
India HSBC Services PMI above expectations (57.4) in March: Actual (57.5)
India HSBC Services PMI above expectations (57.4) in March: Actual (57.5)
India HSBC Composite PMI came in at 57, above expectations (56.5) in March
India HSBC Composite PMI came in at 57, above expectations (56.5) in March
US President Donald Trump: Open the Strait of you’ll be living in hell
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran if they do not reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the deadline, in a post shared on Truth Social.
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions down to $163.2K from previous $168.3K
United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions down to $163.2K from previous $168.3K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions up to £-52.7K from previous £-58.4K
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions up to £-52.7K from previous £-58.4K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions fell from previous 233.6K to 213.5K
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions fell from previous 233.6K to 213.5K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions down to €0.5K from previous €9.3K
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions down to €0.5K from previous €9.3K
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