GBP/USD extends its winning streak for the third consecutive day, trading around 1.3400 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) declines on decreased safe-haven demand after the United States (US) and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire.

The NZD/USD pair jumps to a near two-week high of around 0.5820 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) interest rate decision and a broader risk-on sentiment.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades significantly higher against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, with the USD/JPY pair sliding 0.75% to near 158.40 during the Asian trading session.

EUR/USD extends its winning streak for the third successive day, trading around 1.1670 during Asian hours on Wednesday. The daily chart technical analysis indicates a bullish reversal as the pair is rising above the descending channel pattern.

The AUD/USD pair surges 1.2% to near 0.7060 in the Asian trading session on Wednesday.

The AUD/JPY cross gathers strength to around 111.80 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges higher against the Japanese Yen (JPY) amid improved risk sentiment.

The NZD/USD pair turns positive for the third straight day following a modest Asian session dip to the 0.5700 mark and rallies to a nearly two-week top on Wednesday in reaction to the US-Iran ceasefire news.

EUR/JPY remains in the positive territory after paring its daily gains, trading around 185.20 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The currency cross trims intraday gains as the Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens on falling oil prices after the US-Iran ceasefire.

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Wednesday at 6.8680 compared to the previous day's fix of 6.8854 and 6.8369 Reuters estimate.

The USD/CHF pair attracts heavy selling during the Asian session on Wednesday and dives to a two-week low amid a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD).

NZD/USD extends its winning streak for the third successive day, trading around 0.5790 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates amid risk-on sentiment after US President Donald Trump agrees to suspend Iran bombing for two weeks.

The USD/CAD pair declines to around 1.3835 during the early Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) after Iran agrees to a two-week ceasefire with the United States (US). 

GBP/USD ripped higher on Tuesday as the US Dollar buckled under a wave of risk-on positioning triggered by President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

USD/JPY reversed sharply on Tuesday, touching a session high around 160.50 before collapsing below 159.00 to settle near 158.85.

AUD/USD surged over 1.3% on Tuesday, rallying from around 0.6970 to trade close to 0.7060 by the close of the session.

The EUR/USD pair surges to around 1.1670 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the Greenback after US President Donald Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. 

TD Securities’ Global Strategy Team expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged, in line with market consensus. The analysts think RBNZ communication will stress patience in responding to supply shocks while the economy runs below capacity.

The NZD/USD pair is trading near the 0.5720 region on Wednesday, holding a neutral tone as the US Dollar (USD) remains supported by safe-haven demand while traders brace for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) monetary policy decision.

Trump's 8 pm ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz looms as ceasefire talks stall and oil tops $100.

AUD/USD rose around 0.4% on Tuesday, recovering from early session lows near 0.6900 to trade close to 0.6950. The pair pushed briefly toward the 0.6980 area during the session, its highest level in over a week, as ceasefire optimism fueled a broad improvement in risk sentiment.

USD/CHF trims some of its earlier gains as the market mood improved on a Reuters headline that a Senior Iranian official said Tehran is reviewing positively Pakistan’s two-week ceasefire proposal, which pushed US equities higher.

The Australian Dollar (AUD) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as the Greenback softens amid fragile market sentiment ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reach a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (00:00 GMT on Wednesday).

Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose argues that Turkey’s brief disinflation respite is already obsolete as higher Oil prices and external shocks dominate. Headline CPI slowed in March, but core dynamics remain strong and credibility concerns persist.

The Pound Sterling rose by over 0.20% on Tuesday amid speculation of a ceasefire agreement, but newswires revealed that the chances of a deal are far, increasing the likelihood of an US attack as Trump’s deadline approaches. The GBP/USD trades at 1.3241, still above its opening price.

The USD/JPY pair is trading near the 159.95 price region with a strong but volatile tone on Tuesday, as markets react to a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel, the United States (US and Iran.

The Euro (EUR) rises against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, as the Greenback softens amid cautious market sentiment ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reach a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz.

ING’s Chris Turner expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to leave rates unchanged at 2.25% with no new forecasts and limited guidance, as markets price only modest tightening this year.

BNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage reports that Eurozone data and European Central Bank (ECB) commentary point to rising downside risks for the Euro as the Iran war and energy shock weigh on growth and sentiment.

National Bank of Canada (NBC) economists Stéfane Marion and Kyle Dahms note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) initially outperformed after WTI hit $100, but has since weakened with USD/CAD now seen at 1.41 in Q2 2026.

The British Pound (GBP) trades with a mild upside bias against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Tuesday, as elevated Oil prices stemming from the ongoing US-Iran war weigh heavily on Japan’s economic outlook, keeping the Yen on the defensive against most major peers.