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The USD/JPY pair is seen consolidating in a narrow band around mid-159.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday as traders opt to wait for the crucial Bank of Japan (BoJ) before placing fresh directional bets.
AUD/USD pares its recent losses from the previous day, trading around 0.7160 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 17:
AUD/USD climbs above 0.7170 as truce hopes lift risk appetiteThe Australian Dollar extended its gains on Wednesday, up by 0.72% as risk appetite improved amid speculation of a de-escalation of the conflict, keeping oil prices in check as WTI held above $91, despite posting losses of nearly 0.80%. At the time of writing, the AUD/USD trades at 0.7173.
The Australian Dollar extended its gains on Wednesday, up by 0.72% as risk appetite improved amid speculation of a de-escalation of the conflict, keeping oil prices in check as WTI held above $91, despite posting losses of nearly 0.80%. At the time of writing, the AUD/USD trades at 0.7173.
Australian Dollar advances despite increased risk aversionAUD/USD gains ground after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 0.6910 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) softens, even amid stronger safe-haven demand due to escalating Middle East tensions.
AUD/USD gains ground after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around 0.6910 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair gains as the US Dollar (USD) softens, even amid stronger safe-haven demand due to escalating Middle East tensions.
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IntroductionTesla (TSLA) is scheduled to release its first-quarter 2026 earnings report after the U.S. market close on April 22. The Non-GAAP EPS consensus from Tesla's official compilation (comprisin
The conflict in the Middle East escalated further over the weekend. Optimistic signals released by Trump were refuted by the Iranian side. According to Reuters, the U.S. military seized a
On April 16, TSMC ( TSM) reported its first-quarter 2026 financial results, with core financial metrics exceeding market expectations across the board and profitability achieving a breakt
Commodity
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – kicks off the new week on a positive note and reverses a part of Friday's modest decline, though the upside remains capped.
Gold price (XAU/USD) falls to around $4,690 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal attracts some sellers amid a stronger US Dollar (USD) and elevated oil prices that stoked inflation worries.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD plummets below $76 as oil price posts fresh weekly highSilver price (XAG/USD) is down almost 2.3% to near $76.00 during the European trading session on Thursday. The white metal faces selling pressure as oil prices extends its winning streak for the third trading day on Thursday.
Silver price (XAG/USD) is down almost 2.3% to near $76.00 during the European trading session on Thursday. The white metal faces selling pressure as oil prices extends its winning streak for the third trading day on Thursday.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – fades an Asian session spike to the $95.80-$95.85 area, or a one-and-a-half-week top, and retreats to the lower end of its daily range in the last hour.
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades on a flat note near $4,825 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal steadies amid renewed geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
Economics
Global financial markets are set for a "Super Central Bank Week" this week, as five major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan, a
On Sunday (April 13), Trump announced following the breakdown of U.S.-Iran negotiations that the U.S. Navy would impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports starting Monday.Following the
As U.S. President Trump once again signaled a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, global markets swiftly entered "TACO trade" mode: risk assets rallied, safe-haven assets retrea
The fourth-quarter earnings season for U.S. stocks is drawing to a close. With market participation continuing to rise, the U.S. stock market has entered a new normal with an average dail
Last week, U.S. stocks experienced volatility triggered by Donald Trump's remarks on imposing tariffs on Europe. The Dow fell 0.53% for the week, the S&P 500 slipped 0.35%, and the Nasdaq
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin prices have strengthened again, breaking through $79,000 amid strong bullish sentiment; however, investors should be wary of this week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision.On
Geopolitical Premium Strikes Back. Hormuz Strait Reopening Faces Changes, Bitcoin Barely Holds 70,000 Psychological LevelMiddle East tensions escalate ahead of negotiations, causing Bitcoin to pull back after a surge, with $70,000 becoming the watershed between bulls and bears.On April 9, unexpected develop
Middle East tensions escalate ahead of negotiations, causing Bitcoin to pull back after a surge, with $70,000 becoming the watershed between bulls and bears.On April 9, unexpected develop
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement triggered a surge in Bitcoin of over 4%, with the Islamabad negotiations starting this Friday serving as a key driver for further gains.On April 8, a bri
Crypto Weekly Radar: All eyes on Donald Trump’s ultimatum, US macroeconomic dataCrypto markets begin the week with mixed sentiment, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $69,000 following last week’s rebound. Still, markets remain cautious as traders weigh risks stemming from Donald Trump’s renewed threats toward Iran ahead of the ultimatum set for Tuesday.
Crypto markets begin the week with mixed sentiment, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $69,000 following last week’s rebound. Still, markets remain cautious as traders weigh risks stemming from Donald Trump’s renewed threats toward Iran ahead of the ultimatum set for Tuesday.
Trump's major reversal on Iran triggers a nearly 3% drop in Bitcoin; upcoming non-farm payroll data becomes key.On April 2, influenced by U.S. President Trump's reversal on Iran, the cryp
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2.41
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XAU/USD
4613.64
-1.48%
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1.16941
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98.780
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