Canada: Growth outlook steady with partial rebound – RBC.Canada: Growth outlook steady with partial rebound – RBC

Canadian GDP Growth Stalled in January But Expect a Partial February Rebound.Canada's gross domestic product for January on Tuesday, and February trade data on Thursday will provide more clues on the economy's trajectory in early 2026.

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Bounce into the Weekend.Natural gas has rallied again on Friday as traders wake up to hardening rhetoric in the Middle East.

Weekly Focus – ECB on Course for Rate Hikes.We have changed our ECB call and now expect two 25bp hikes delivered in April and June, respectively, bringing the deposit rate to 2.50%. The comments from the ECB's GC members have been significantly more hawkish compared to Lagarde's view at the last monetary policy meeting.

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Rhetoric is Front and Center Here.Crude oil races to the upside after hardline comments in Iran sent traders running to hit the “buy” button. This is a market that is nowhere near calming down.

GBP/JPY steadies as intervention fears bolster Yen after weak UK data.GBP/JPY steadies as intervention fears bolster Yen after weak UK data

Pound heads for biggest monthly loss against the safe-haven dollar since October.The pound fell for a fourth day on Friday, as it headed for its weakest monthly performance against the dollar since October, as fears of a ​global energy shock from the Middle East war have driven investors into the U.S. ‌currency as a safe haven.

Crude Oil –27.03.2026.  Crude Oil managed to pass above the resistance at 93.00 which could keep the advance wave going towards the target and resistance of 101.50 again. As we see over the chart, the market is facing supports at 94.75 and 91.50-92.50, while as long as prices remain above this support, the advance is expected to […]

USD/JPY –27.03.2026.  The pair hit a correction towards the target and support of 157.25-65 last week. The market is still holding a trading zone with resistances around 160.20 and 161.95 where each resistance could push for drop a toward the 157.25-65 zone.

USD/JPY Forecast Note for Next Week.The USDJPY forecast for next week is for the pair to continue being supported by the oil shock situation in the Middle East.

USD: Safe-haven appeal looks diminished – Nordea.USD: Safe-haven appeal looks diminished – Nordea

Dollar Breakout as Markets Front-Run Weekend Escalation Wildcard Risks.Risk-off sentiment has returned to the fore as the US session approaches, with Dollar breaking out against Yen and Swiss Franc while Brent crude rebounds to $108. While US President Donald Trump has extended the Iran strike pause to April 6, markets are increasingly viewing this as a “thin veil” for a tactical realignment rather than true de-escalation.

Australian Dollar trades higher despite Mideast war-led cautious market mood.Australian Dollar trades higher despite Mideast war-led cautious market mood

Mexico Trade Balance s/a, $ climbed from previous $-1.248B to $-1.09B in February.Mexico Trade Balance s/a, $ climbed from previous $-1.248B to $-1.09B in February

Mexico Jobless Rate meets forecasts (2.6%) in February.Mexico Jobless Rate meets forecasts (2.6%) in February

Mexico Trade Balance, $ came in at $-0.463B below forecasts ($1.2B) in February.Mexico Trade Balance, $ came in at $-0.463B below forecasts ($1.2B) in February

UK: Surveys and GDP outlook – Deutsche Bank.UK: Surveys and GDP outlook – Deutsche Bank

ECB's Müller: The longer the war lasts, the more likely that we will have to respond.ECB's Müller: The longer the war lasts, the more likely that we will have to respond

investingLive European session wrap: Risk retreats as Trump extension sees limited relief.US president Trump's call to further delay strikes against Iran by another ten days is failing to provide much relief for markets as de-risking into the weekend takes priority.

USD/JPY approaches the key 160.00 level with BoJ intervention looming.USD/JPY approaches the key 160.00 level with BoJ intervention looming

UK economy shows first hits from Iran war, putting policymakers to the test.Britain's government and the Bank of England say it is too soon to judge the economic hit from the Iran war, but the first strains are ​appearing and are likely to ring alarm bells for policymakers whose response options are more limited than in past crises.

ECB: Limited hikes despite inflation spike – Commerzbank.ECB: Limited hikes despite inflation spike – Commerzbank

USD/JPY: Intervention warnings and BoJ tweak – BBH.USD/JPY: Intervention warnings and BoJ tweak – BBH

ECB Rate Hikes May Backfire on Europe.Christine Lagarde's statement that the ECB is ready to raise interest rates should, in theory, support the euro. However, a tightening of monetary policy could shock the eurozone.

Ireland Retail Sales (YoY) declined to 0.8% in February from previous 3%.Ireland Retail Sales (YoY) declined to 0.8% in February from previous 3%

Italy 10-y Bond Auction increased to 4.09% from previous 3.31%.Italy 10-y Bond Auction increased to 4.09% from previous 3.31%

Italy 5-y Bond Auction: 3.48% vs 2.62%.Italy 5-y Bond Auction: 3.48% vs 2.62%

Rupee slumps to record low past 94/USD, set for worst fiscal in more than a decade.The Indian rupee plunged to a record ​low on Friday, sliding past the 94-per-dollar mark, with mounting worries over the energy crisis sparked by the Middle East war putting the currency on track for its worst fiscal-year drop in more than a decade.

IRGC warns that Strait of Hormuz remains "closed", prohibits any passage by US allies.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is out delivering a warning to all ships thinking about passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the latest "cooling period" with the US. They are maintaining that the strait remains in de facto closure for now, adding that "any transit through the waterway will face harsh measures".

Chart alert: WTI crude oil minor pullback over, start of new bullish leg for breakout above $102.25.WTI crude oil is signalling the end of its recent pullback, with price action turning bullish above 20-day moving average and reclaiming $93.70 resistance. Deepening backwardation reflects tightening near-term supply amid escalating US–Iran tensions, reinforcing upside pressure.