U.S. Dollar Moves Higher As Geopolitical Risks Rise: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency gains ground as traders react to recent developments in the Middle East.

The Canadian Dollar loves conflict – Has the CAD reached a long-term bottom?.Has the Canadian Dollar reached a long-term bottom? The Canadian Economy faces a sharp turn after a rough stretch under US First policies.

Why This Friday's NFP Report Is a Must-Watch for Traders.Friday's NFP consensus is 59–60K jobs with unemployment at 4.3%. A hot number delays Fed cuts; a miss could spark recession fears.

ECB: Conflict risks tilt rate outlook – Nordea.ECB: Conflict risks tilt rate outlook – Nordea

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at -132B, below expectations (-122B) in February 27.United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at -132B, below expectations (-122B) in February 27

EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY – Dollar Softens Slightly on Thursday.EUR/USD tests 1.16 support at the 200-day EMA, GBP/USD holds 1.3250, and USD/JPY pushes toward the historic 158–160 resistance zone. Thursday's forex breakdown.

BoC: Growth, energy and cut risks – TD Securities.BoC: Growth, energy and cut risks – TD Securities

USD/JPY: Larger Bulls Gain Traction After Limited Pullback.Overall structure remains firmly bullish on daily chart, supported by strong positive momentum and multiple bull-crosses of daily MA's (in bullish configuration), contributing to signals of bullish continuation of the upleg from 152.26 (Feb 12 low) following violation of key barrier at 157.65 (former top of Feb 9).

DXY: Uncertainty keeps greenback supported – ING.DXY: Uncertainty keeps greenback supported – ING

Brazil central banker urges serenity in assessing impact of higher oil prices.Brazil's central bank monetary policy director Nilton David said on Thursday the institution would take a measured approach ​in assessing data after the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran drove oil ‌prices higher, which could fuel inflation.

US: Initial Jobless Claims steady at 213K vs 215K expected.US: Initial Jobless Claims steady at 213K vs 215K expected

Fed's Barkin: The Fed will go meeting by meeting.Fed's Barkin: The Fed will go meeting by meeting

Dollar Firm While Traders Wait for War Clarity and US Jobs Data.Global markets have shifted into a cautious pause after the relief rally that began on Wall Street yesterday and carried through the Asian session. The initial wave of panic selling earlier in the week has subsided, but investors are not yet ready to push risk assets decisively higher.

US initial jobless claims unchanged at 213k, vs exp 215k.US initial jobless claims were unchanged at 213k in the week ending February 28, slightly below expectation of 215k. Four-week moving average of initial claims fell -5k to 215k.

US unit labor costs for Q4 2.8% versus 2.0% expected. Productivity 2.8% vs 1.9% expected.U.S. Labor Productivity (Quarterly) Labor productivity measures how efficiently the economy produces goods and services relative to the labor used. It is calculated as real output per hour worked and is reported quarterly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mainly for the nonfarm business sector.

US import prices for January 0.2% vs. 0.2% expected..The U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes are released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and measure how prices are changing for goods and services traded between the United States and the rest of the world.

US initial jobless claims 213K vs 215K expected.The US Jobless Claims indicator is a high-frequency economic report that tracks how many people are applying for state unemployment benefits. It is considered one of the most timely gauges of the health of the US labor market because it is released every Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

investingLive European markets wrap: Caution holds as focus stays on US-Iran conflict.Then, the mood music improved on a headline by Sky News Arabia that Iran might look to abandon its nuclear program should the US make a good enough offer. That saw oil prices pull back a little with risk trades moving up and the dollar dropping.

Russia Central Bank Reserves $: $811.1B vs $797.2B.Russia Central Bank Reserves $: $811.1B vs $797.2B

ECB Accounts: Governing Council confident in inflation outlook despite uncertainty.ECB Accounts: Governing Council confident in inflation outlook despite uncertainty

ECB Minutes: Rates seen steady for extended period, but outlook fragile.The account of the February policy meeting of the ECB revealed a broadly stable but “fragile” outlook for the Eurozone economy. Policymakers maintained that growth remained resilient and inflation was still projected to hover around the 2% target, but emphasized that “significant risks and uncertainties” continued to cloud the outlook.

US February Challenger layoffs 48.307k vs 108.435k prior.US-based employers announced 48,307 job cuts in February 2026, and that is down ~72% compared to the same month last year. More to come.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Warship Risks Spike Prices – Is a $90 Oil Moonshot Next?.WTI crude futures surge past $76 as supply risks ignite a bullish rally. With momentum targeting $80.72, discover the key levels driving the 5-week price high.

Mexico Consumer Confidence up to 44.5 in February from previous 44.3.Mexico Consumer Confidence up to 44.5 in February from previous 44.3

Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a up to 44.4 in February from previous 44.Mexico Consumer Confidence s.a up to 44.4 in February from previous 44

A friendly reminder that we do have the US non-farm payrolls tomorrow.The consensus is for a softer reading in the headline non-farm payrolls figure, following the strong showing in January. The first month of the year typically has seasonal factors imbued and this time, we are expected to see job gains of 59k.

EUR/JPY declines as safe-haven demand supports Yen, Euro faces mixed signals.EUR/JPY declines as safe-haven demand supports Yen, Euro faces mixed signals

Ireland Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) down to -3.8% in 4Q from previous -0.3%.Ireland Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) down to -3.8% in 4Q from previous -0.3%

Ireland Gross Domestic Product (YoY) below forecasts (3.4%) in 4Q: Actual (2.2%).Ireland Gross Domestic Product (YoY) below forecasts (3.4%) in 4Q: Actual (2.2%)

ECB officials split between caution and baseline calm on war risks.ECB policymakers signaled caution today as they assessed the potential economic fallout from the escalating conflict involving Iran. While acknowledging the risk that higher energy prices could complicate the inflation outlook, officials indicated that the situation does not yet warrant a shift in monetary policy.