French's Macron: Strait can only reopen in concertation with Iran.French's Macron: Strait can only reopen in concertation with Iran

Australian Dollar underperforms as revived Mideast risks drag risker assets.Australian Dollar underperforms as revived Mideast risks drag risker assets

 USD/JPY nears 160.00 again as markets brace for a protracted Iran war. USD/JPY nears 160.00 again as markets brace for a protracted Iran war

Indian clearing house raises margin requirements for dollar-rupee forwards.The Clearing Corporation of India has imposed an ​additional margin on dollar-rupee forward trades after witnessing ‌significant volatility in the market, it said on Thursday.

Dollar Has Regained Upper Hand.The US dollar quickly recouped its losses thanks to Donald Trump's comments. He threatened Iran with air strikes on its energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened.

USD: Data focus shifts to payrolls – Societe Generale.USD: Data focus shifts to payrolls – Societe Generale

Italy Retail Sales n.s.a (YoY) dipped from previous 2.3% to 1.6% in February.Italy Retail Sales n.s.a (YoY) dipped from previous 2.3% to 1.6% in February

Italy Retail Sales s.a. (MoM) came in at 0% below forecasts (0.4%) in February.Italy Retail Sales s.a. (MoM) came in at 0% below forecasts (0.4%) in February

ECB's Panetta: Tensions in energy markets are a cause for concern for financial stability.ECB's Panetta: Tensions in energy markets are a cause for concern for financial stability

UK firms see faster price rises in March, Bank of England survey shows.British companies expect ​to raise prices ‌more quickly in the coming 12 months ​as they ​respond to a surge ⁠in energy ​prices due to ​the Iran war, a Bank of England survey ​showed on ​Thursday.

USD: Risk-off tone supports Dollar – ING.USD: Risk-off tone supports Dollar – ING

EUR/JPY trades flat around 184.00 as investors seek clarity on ECB-BoJ policy outlook.EUR/JPY trades flat around 184.00 as investors seek clarity on ECB-BoJ policy outlook

Dollar rises on safe-haven demand after Trump warns Iran still a risk.The dollar rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump described Iran as acting "crazy," tempering expectations for a swift ceasefire that had briefly erased a two-day slide in the currency. The dollar index climbed to a session high of 99.925 before closing 0.3% stronger at 99.86, having earlier touched a three-week low as investors briefly priced in the prospect of a near-term end to the conflict.

Crude Oil –02.04.2026.  Prices advanced as war-end hopes fade. As mentioned before, the market advanced with targets still towards 102.50, 104.35 and 108.25.

USD/JPY –02.04.2026.  The pair hit a correction towards the target and support of 157.25-65 and managed to rebound again. 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.

First Light News: President Trump's Address Stokes War Risk Premium.It was a speech that the markets – and pretty much the entire world – were waiting for: Trump's prime-time televised address to the US, lasting approximately 20 minutes.

Brazil Fipe's IPC Inflation climbed from previous 0.25% to 0.59% in March.Brazil Fipe's IPC Inflation climbed from previous 0.25% to 0.59% in March

India rupee jumps 2%, rises above 93 for first time in nearly 2 weeks after RBI measures.The Indian rupee ​extended gains against ‌the U.S. dollar and rose above ​the 93 ​handle for the first ⁠time in ​nearly two weeks, ​as the central bank imposed curbs on ​speculative activity.

ECB Simkus: Too early to say what we'll need to do in April.ECB Simkus: Too early to say what we'll need to do in April

US: Inflation upturn with oil shock – Commerzbank.US: Inflation upturn with oil shock – Commerzbank

Rupee records sharpest rise in over 12 years after RBI's tough crackdown on forex speculation: What lies ahead?.The Indian rupee surged against the US dollar, marking its sharpest single-day gain in over 12 years, following the Reserve Bank of India's extended curbs on offshore derivatives. These measures aim to curb forex speculation and protect the currency from its recent free fall, disrupting a significant market.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Oil Surges to $105 – Is a $120 Breakout Next?.Oil hits $105 as geopolitical risks threaten 20% of global supply. While WTI eyes a $111 breakout, Natural Gas remains pressured by high storage and mild weather.

Sterling slides as Trump vows more strikes on Iran, driving up dollar.The pound fell sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran and gave little reassurance ​about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil surging ‌and investors flocking to the U.S. dollar.

BoE: Bailey challenges rate hike pricing – ING.BoE: Bailey challenges rate hike pricing – ING

GBP/JPY bounces off daily low; keeps the red below 211.00 on Middle East tensions.GBP/JPY bounces off daily low; keeps the red below 211.00 on Middle East tensions

Swiss CPI Rises to 0.3% yoy, But Underlying Inflation Stays Soft.Swiss inflation remained subdued in March, with CPI rising 0.2% mom, below expectations of 0.5% mom. Annual inflation edged up from 0.1% yoy to 0.3% yoy, also missing forecasts of 0.5% yoy.

France Budget Balance fell from previous €-9.72B to €-32.12B in February.France Budget Balance fell from previous €-9.72B to €-32.12B in February

France Budget Balance: €-32.1B (February) vs previous €-9.72B.France Budget Balance: €-32.1B (February) vs previous €-9.72B

Trump's fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check.President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age has sharply raised stakes in a war now ​in its fifth week and crushed investors' hopes for a swift end to a conflict that is squeezing oil supplies and fanning inflation.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Recovers from 20-day EMA as US Dollar's safe-haven demand revives.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Recovers from 20-day EMA as US Dollar's safe-haven demand revives