Trump warns UK: drop digital services tax or face fresh tariffs.Trump threatens fresh UK tariffs unless London drops its 2% digital services tax on large US tech platforms. The levy raises £800m annually and has survived prior UK-US trade talks.

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Key Averages Define Next Move.Crude oil tests key resistance after reclaiming the 20-day average, with support levels below and Fibonacci targets above guiding the next potential directional move.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, April 24, 2026. Japan inflation data.National inflation data from Japan for March 2026 is due. Tokyo's March consumer price data, released three weeks ago, offers a useful early read on the national figures due today.

ASEAN FX: External gaps seen manageable – BNY.ASEAN FX: External gaps seen manageable – BNY

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Breakdown Extends Bearish Structure.Natural gas breaks lower from a flag pattern, testing key support zones as bearish momentum builds, with Fibonacci levels and swing supports pointing to further downside risk.

The tone sours again ahead of a risky weekend – North American Session Market Wrap for April 23.April 23, 2026 North-American Session Recap – The tone in Markets is turning rather pessimistic after remaining almost delusional throughout the entire week, despite strong PMIs. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

Hong Kong: Geopolitics weighs on outlook – Standard Chartered.Hong Kong: Geopolitics weighs on outlook – Standard Chartered

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Gains as Oil Surge and Iran Risk Lift Dollar.US Dollar outlook strengthens as Fed cut odds drop to 25%, with oil above $100 and geopolitical risk fueling demand for safe-haven dollar.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Supported by Sticky Services Inflation.The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate edged higher on Wednesday, touching a three-week high as markets digested the UK's latest inflation figures and their implications for interest rate expectations. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.15247 (-0.07%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.34676 (-0.24%)Euro to Dollar.

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Rejected at 216.00, risks deepen below 215.00.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Rejected at 216.00, risks deepen below 215.00

PHP: BSP tightening bias supports currency – UOB.PHP: BSP tightening bias supports currency – UOB

Brazil's government to cut taxes on gasoline to mitigate impact of higher oil prices.Brazil's government will ​formally announce on ‌Thursday a reduction of federal taxes on ​gasoline, it ​said in a statement, ⁠adding it will ​hold a press ​conference at 5 p.m. local time (2000 GMT) to ​provide details about ​the measure.

WTI climbs as Hormuz tensions escalate, Ghalibaf exit clouds US-Iran talks.WTI climbs as Hormuz tensions escalate, Ghalibaf exit clouds US-Iran talks

Brazil: Gradual easing path intact – Standard Chartered.Brazil: Gradual easing path intact – Standard Chartered

Canada: USMCA tensions raise trade risk – Rabobank.Canada: USMCA tensions raise trade risk – Rabobank

Iran speaker Ghalibaf quits talks team, markets turn risk-off.Iran speaker Ghalibaf quits talks team, markets turn risk-off

US Dollar Bounces into Central Bank Week – EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY.So far – the Fibonacci support at 97.94 has held the lows in the USD. Earlier in the month I highlighted this zone as a spot of support potential for the Greenback as this was the resistance side of the ascending triangle that had formed into the March open.

LatAm FX: Positioning risks after strong gains – BNY.LatAm FX: Positioning risks after strong gains – BNY

USD/JPY Analysis: Neutrality Holds in the Yen Ahead of Japan Inflation Data.With just a few days left before the end of the trading week, USD/JPY price action continues to show no meaningful directional changes in the short term. Over the past two sessions, the pair has posted an average move of around 0.1%, suggesting that price action has not been able to establish a clear trend.

USD/JPY stabilizes near recent high amid Oil-driven inflation support.USD/JPY stabilizes near recent high amid Oil-driven inflation support

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Steadies near 1.3500 as Hormuz tensions curb upside today.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Steadies near 1.3500 as Hormuz tensions curb upside today

Markets are stuck in the waiting for US-Iran talks – Market Check.Market Check update: A brief spike in Tuesday volatility fades into a broader market standstill after a surprise ceasefire extension from the Trump Administration averts a return to conflict. While infighting between the Revolutionary Guards and progressive factions stalls diplomatic progress, US equities maintain their highs alongside a stagnant USD, Silver, and BTC.

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Iran Deadlock Deepens Market Uncertainty.Fawad Razaqzada, FOREX.com UK Market Analyst, examines how stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations are driving oil prices higher and shaking global market sentiment. With the Strait of Hormuz still closed and no clear timeline for talks to resume, rising energy costs are feeding inflation concerns and complicating central bank decisions.

United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 3.595%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction unchanged at 3.595%

United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity dipped from previous 11 to 10 in April.United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity dipped from previous 11 to 10 in April

ECB: Data-dependent path as Iran shock unfolds – Nomura.ECB: Data-dependent path as Iran shock unfolds – Nomura

United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change above forecasts (96B) in April 17: Actual (103B).United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change above forecasts (96B) in April 17: Actual (103B)

Pound weakens as inflation concerns grow in UK economy.The British pound edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as investors moved towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. Sterling slipped slightly to $1.349, marking a 0.17% decline for the week.

USD/JPY maintains a clear range ahead of Japanese CPI – FX Analysis.USD/JPY Technical Analysis: The USD/JPY pair stalls after experiencing massive geopolitical swings, consolidating as market participants weigh energy-driven inflation against a hesitant Bank of Japan. As traders await tonight's CPI data and a pivotal weekend of diplomatic negotiations, a clear directional breakout for the Yen hinges on a resolution to the Middle East conflict.

Natural Gas News: Bearish Market Ahead of EIA Inventory Report Today.Natural gas futures fall ahead of EIA report as bearish inventory build and weak weather demand pressure the market, while charts show key levels traders must watch.