The euro is under broad pressure from geopolitical and growth headwinds, with large option expiry clusters the primary near-term anchor against a sharper selloff. Most EUR pairs trading heavy, weighed by Middle East standoff and growth concerns ECB on hold amid economic uncertainties; Germany has halved its growth forecasts Significant option expiry support: E14.2 billion between 1.1600-1.1695, E2.6 billion…
The USD/CAD pair retreats a few pips from a three-day high touched during the Asian session on Thursday, though it lacks follow-through amid mixed fundamental cues. Despite a temporary extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz supports the safe-haven US Dollar and the currency pair. However, rising Crude Oil prices underpin the commodity-linked Loonie…
WTI crude oil (USOIL) has been in selloff mode lately, but it looks like buyers are returning to defend the bottom of its range on the 4-hour time frame.
Tesla posted $1.44bn Q1 free cash flow vs expected burn but flagged a sharp rise in capex to ~$25bn in 2026. The company expects negative free cash flow ahead as it ramps investment in AI, robotaxis and robotics, shifting focus to long-term growth. Summary: Q1 free cash flow: $1.44bn vs -$1.43bn expected → major upside surprise Capex guide raised…
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan argues that while geopolitical risks stay elevated, valuation metrics such as REER now show meaningful Rupiah undervaluation versus the US Dollar. The bank’s base case is for near-term Rupiah stabilisation, with USD/IDR seen at 17,000 by end-Q2 and gradually improving Rupiah performance as policy support and flows strengthen. MUFG sees scope for gradual…
Iran refused to negotiate, Vance canceled his flight, and WTI breached the $90.70 regime threshold. Here’s how the scenarios have shifted — and what Wednesday’s deadline means for every asset.
US forces intercepted multiple Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, expanding blockade enforcement beyond Hormuz. At least 29 vessels have been redirected, while Iran seized two ships, highlighting ongoing supply disruption. investingLive Exclusive 15m ago
GBP/JPY trades sideways on Wednesday, clinging to three consecutive days of gains, as market mood remains neutral, though slightly tilted toward optimism, amid high tensions in the Middle East. Consequently, the British Pound (GBP) —a risk-sensitive currency—appreciated modestly, with the cross-pair remaining above the 215.00 figure for the second straight day. GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Technical outlook From a technical…
2026.04.22 2026.04.22 US Dollar Steadies As US-Iran Ceasefire Extends. Forecast as of 22.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Kevin Warsh has stated that Donald Trump did not ask him to cut interest rates — and that he would have refused if asked. However, opposition from a Republican senator could delay the appointment of a new Fed chair. Let’s analyze the situation and…
EUR/GBP has been consolidating on its long-term and short-term time frames, but are we about to see a breakout soon? Check out these inflection points!
