Brazil real strengthens as risk sentiment improves after Trump decision.The Brazilian real strengthened on Monday, recovering from recent losses as global risk sentiment improved, with the currency appreciating to around 5.22 per US dollar. The rebound followed US President Donald Trump's decision to delay planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, a move that eased geopolitical tensions and triggered a shift in currency markets.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Rises as Trump signals Iran de-escalation, US Dollar sinks.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Rises as Trump signals Iran de-escalation, US Dollar sinks

WTI plunges back below $100 as Trump postpones energy infrastructure strikes on Iran.WTI plunges back below $100 as Trump postpones energy infrastructure strikes on Iran

EUR/JPY holds as Yen firms on BoJ outlook and intervention risks.EUR/JPY holds as Yen firms on BoJ outlook and intervention risks

China: Policy-driven resilience and quality growth – HSBC.China: Policy-driven resilience and quality growth – HSBC

War Drives Risk-Off Environment, Favors USD And JPY.To add Benzinga News as your preferred source on Google, click here. The Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% left no surprises.

Trump: Discussions with Iran to determine whether broader agreement can be reached.Discussions with Iran to determine whether broader agreement can be reached. This time around means business.

AI may boost euro area productivity growth by 4% in 10 years, ECB says.Artificial intelligence could lift euro zone productivity growth by more than 4 percentage points over the next decade, although a ​prolonged energy shock could slow progress, European Central Bank chief ‌economist Philip Lane said on Monday.

Global liquidity squeeze, HSI sharply lower on Trump ultimatum & the week ahead.We join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in today's episode, recapping today's Asia session after Trump's ultimatum to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Otherwise, we also look ahead to this week's trading, with particular focus on upcoming PMI and inflation data.

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back As Oil Dives 8%: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency moved lower as President Trump said that Iran was negotiating with the U.S.

Eurozone: Firmer growth and eventual ECB hikes – BNP Paribas.Eurozone: Firmer growth and eventual ECB hikes – BNP Paribas

Natural Gas Price Outlook – Natural Gas Continues to Follow War Headlines.Natural gas plummets to kick off the week as traders are following the latest headlines coming out from the Middle East. Ultiamtely though, demand is slipping this time of year.

Crude Oil Price Forecast – Crude Oil Plunges on Word of Talks.Crude oil gets hammered as traders are reacting to the idea that Americans and Iranians are speaking.

Eurozone Consumer Confidence came in at -16.3 below forecasts (-14.4) in March.Eurozone Consumer Confidence came in at -16.3 below forecasts (-14.4) in March

CEE FX: Resilience tested as real rates pressured – BNY.CEE FX: Resilience tested as real rates pressured – BNY

Fed's Goolsbee sees war as “wrench” in rate cut plans.Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee highlighted the growing uncertainty facing policymakers, warning that the evolving Middle East conflict is complicating the outlook for monetary policy. Speaking to CNBC, he said “the most important thing is to figure out the through-line of what is happening,” noting that the situation is “fraught” as no one can confidently assess how long the conflict will last or how it will unfold.

Fed's Miran sticks to cut call despite oil shock, cites labor market risks.Fed Governor Stephen Miran reiterated his dovish stance in remarks to Bloomberg TV, arguing that it is premature to reassess the policy outlook in response to surging oil prices. While acknowledging that inflation risks have become “a little more concerning,” Miran emphasized that policymakers should “wait for all the information to come in” before adjusting their baseline expectations.

AUD/JPY Down 1.3% In A Week as Safe Haven Inclination Pressures Carry Trade. What Next?.The Middle East war initially favoured AUD/JPY but the market sentiment is shifting as the war continues, with investors prioritising safety.

US President Trump: Strait of Hormuz will be opened very soon if there's a deal.US President Trump: Strait of Hormuz will be opened very soon if there's a deal

USD/JPY: Energy shock and flows point higher – MUFG.USD/JPY: Energy shock and flows point higher – MUFG

United States Construction Spending (MoM) below expectations (0.1%) in January: Actual (-0.3%).United States Construction Spending (MoM) below expectations (0.1%) in January: Actual (-0.3%)

ECB: Early insurance hike risks and data focus – Societe Generale.ECB: Early insurance hike risks and data focus – Societe Generale

USD/JPY falls sharply as geopolitical easing weighs on US Dollar.USD/JPY falls sharply as geopolitical easing weighs on US Dollar

BoC: Rates seen on extended hold – TD Securities.BoC: Rates seen on extended hold – TD Securities

USD: Gradual decline as growth slows – BNP Paribas.USD: Gradual decline as growth slows – BNP Paribas

US President Trump: Iran wants to make a deal badly, could be within five days or sooner.US President Trump: Iran wants to make a deal badly, could be within five days or sooner

Fed's Miran: Policy outook remains for rate cuts.Fed's Miran: Policy outook remains for rate cuts

CHF: Intervention risk tempers haven appeal – MUFG.CHF: Intervention risk tempers haven appeal – MUFG

Markets Shift to ‘Trust but Verify' Mode After Trump Pause Meets Iran Denial.Markets shifted into a “trust but verify” mode as sharp volatility unfolded following a sudden geopolitical pivot. Initial optimism surged after US President Donald Trump announced a pause in planned strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, but gains were quickly tempered as Iran denied any direct or indirect talks, raising doubts over the credibility of the de-escalation narrative.

United States Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined to -0.11 in February from previous 0.18.United States Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined to -0.11 in February from previous 0.18