Canada Inflation Jumps to 2.4% yoy in March, Gasoline Prices Up Record 21.2% mom.Canada's inflation picked up in March as CPI rose from 1.8% yoy to 2.4% yoy, driven largely by a sharp rebound in energy prices, but missed expectation of 2.5% yoy. On a monthly basis, CPI increased 0.9% mom, also below expectation of 1.1% mom.

DXY: Energy shock seen contained in broad range – BBH.DXY: Energy shock seen contained in broad range – BBH

Brent: Slower normalisation lifts forecasts – Societe Generale.Brent: Slower normalisation lifts forecasts – Societe Generale

Australian Dollar underperforms as renewed Mideast conflicts drag riskier assets.Australian Dollar underperforms as renewed Mideast conflicts drag riskier assets

Oil Surges 6% as Sentiment Sours, Nikkei Rises. US-Iran Developments in Focus.The ceasefire remains fragile and will be tested at the start of the week after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely halted. President Donald Trump struck a cautiously optimistic tone, suggesting that Iran has committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

investingLive European markets wrap: Oil holds higher as risk retreats on US-Iran setback.The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday last week was brief and did not last a day. That as Iran reverted back to close the waterway amid their dissatisfaction with the continued US naval blockade.

USD/JPY: Credibility risks lift upside scope – OCBC.USD/JPY: Credibility risks lift upside scope – OCBC

Pound Sterling trades mixed at the start of UK data-packed week.Pound Sterling trades mixed at the start of UK data-packed week

Crude Oil –20.04.2026.  Crude Oil remains volatile on the so called ceasefire between Iran and US-Israeli aggression before the market moved higher with an upward price gap after the US broke the ceasefire. As we see from the chart, the market is facing resistance around 92.35 which could give some space for a trading zone with support […]

USD/JPY –20.04.2026.  The pair managed again to hit another correction while still facing the support zone of 157.25-65, which could hold prices inside this trading zone toward resistances 160.20 or 161.95. Above 161.95 the market could enter a new uptrend wave with first target toward 163.80.

Markets Today: Oil surges 6% as sentiment sours, Nikkei rises. US-Iran developments in focus.Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are roiling global markets, with oil prices surging and risk assets dropping. The US dollar strengthened on safe-haven bids as the ceasefire narrative crumbled.

Rupee falls most in a week as traders brace for US-Iran ceasefire expiry.The Indian rupee logged its steepest one-day fall ​in a week on Monday, ​with wary investors bracing for the end of the ​U.S.-Iran ceasefire a day later amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

India central bank partially withdraws restrictions on certain rupee trades.The Reserve Bank of India on Monday ​rolled back some of the ‌restrictions on certain types of rupee derivative trades, which it ​had initiated earlier in ​April to arrest the currency's ⁠slide to successive record ​lows.

Fed: Leadership clash raises market risk – DBS.Fed: Leadership clash raises market risk – DBS

Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel.After more than a decade criticizing the U.S. central bank, former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh faces a mark-to-market moment in a Senate hearing on Tuesday when lawmakers will likely press the Fed chief nominee to flesh out his monetary policy and economic ideas and calls for fundamental change.

Are markets waiting for Trump to come to the rescue once again?.The brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz barely lasted a day. That before Iran's military decided to shut down passage of the waterway again as Tehran is dissatisfied with the continued US naval blockade.

WTI Oil holds around $87.00 as the US-Iran peace process teeters.WTI Oil holds around $87.00 as the US-Iran peace process teeters

USD: Volatility shifts support weaker trend – HSBC.USD: Volatility shifts support weaker trend – HSBC

Pakistan Army Chief Munir spoke to Trump, told him Hormuz blockade is hurdle to talks.A senior Pakistani security source has confirmed that Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir held a conversation with US President Trump regarding the escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. During the call, General Munir reportedly suggested that the ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has become the single most significant hurdle to the success of the Islamabad-mediated peace talks.

Pound weakens as US Iran peace talks falter and tensions rise.The British pound edged lower on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed investors towards the safe-haven US dollar. The renewed geopolitical uncertainty raised concerns that a fragile two-week ceasefire could collapse, weighing on risk sentiment across markets.

Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) remains at -1.9% in February.Eurozone Construction Output w.d.a (YoY) remains at -1.9% in February

USD/JPY gains to near 159.00 after natural calamities in Japan.USD/JPY gains to near 159.00 after natural calamities in Japan

EUR/JPY holds gains near 187.00, focus on Japan's Tsunami alert.EUR/JPY holds gains near 187.00, focus on Japan's Tsunami alert

DAX Uptrend at Risk from Fundamentals.March proved to be one of the weakest months for the German index in recent years, though conditions stabilised by mid-April. At present, the DAX (Germany 40 mini on FXOpen) is showing a solid recovery, trading around 24,650.

Sterling dips as U.S.-Iran peace talks falter.The pound slipped on Monday after tensions between the U.S. and Iran rose sharply over the weekend, raising the prospect that a two-week ceasefire might collapse and ​pushing investors towards the safe-haven U.S. dollar.

US Dollar Price Forecast: Oil Surges 5% as Hormuz Ceasefire Fails — Is $100 Brent Next?.Oil prices jump 5% on April 20 as Iran re-closes the Strait of Hormuz following a US cargo ship seizure. Discover the technical levels for WTI and Brent crude now.

First Light News – Week Ahead: Geopolitical Developments & Inflation Drive Market Focus.Another week has run its course, and it did not do so quietly.

Iran continues to reaffirm that US demands have been "unserious" and "unrealistic".Tehran is definitely being quite vocal about the situation here to start the new week. Adding to this is that its military spokesperson has also come out to say that it is "ready to confront the US after aggression against Iranian ship".

Markets Are Celebrating… Right Before a Shock?.Over the past two weeks, the US dollar has fallen to its lowest level since early March, giving back almost all the gains made since the start of the armed conflict in the Middle East. Talks with Iran are set to resume in the coming days.

GBP/JPY rises to near 214.60 as Yen underperforms at the start of the week.GBP/JPY rises to near 214.60 as Yen underperforms at the start of the week