WTI Price Slumps in Immediate Reaction to Middle East Ceasefire Announcement.WTI oil price fell sharply on Wednesday, losing around $18 in early Asian trading, in reaction to decision of a two-week ceasefire between US/Israel and Iran and re-opening of (not entirely closed) Straight of Hormuz that provided relief.

DAX forecast: Markets maintain gains despite reports of ceasefire violation.As we head towards the European close, it is a good sign to see markets holding onto their gains despite some reports of violation of the ceasefire with Israel continuing to bombard Lebanon which, in turn, has trigged Iran to stop the passage of oil tankers via Hormuz strait according to some reports. Still, oil prices were holding to the bulk of the losses and equity markets eased only slightly off earlier highs.

Brent: Elevated prices after ceasefire relief – Commerzbank.Brent: Elevated prices after ceasefire relief – Commerzbank

RBI: Cautious hold as conflict clouds outlook – BNY.RBI: Cautious hold as conflict clouds outlook – BNY

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Drifting Lower.Natural gas has found itself on the back foot as peace has broken out in the Middle East. With this, the worries about further damage to the Qatari LNG supply have been abated.

USD: Ceasefire drives renewed weakness – MUFG.USD: Ceasefire drives renewed weakness – MUFG

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Collapses as Ceasefire Announced.Crude oil gets hit hard as ceasefire begins in the Middle East.

Canada: Tariff shock lessons shape policy – RBC.Canada: Tariff shock lessons shape policy – RBC

EUR/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD Forecasts – US Dollar Falls with Rates Dropping.US Dollar on the back foot as peace breaks out in the Middle East. With rates dropping, we are seeing US Dollar weakness across the board.

US Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY slides to one-month lows, tests key SMA confluence.US Dollar Index Price Forecast: DXY slides to one-month lows, tests key SMA confluence

USD: Iran-driven swings point to shallow depreciation – OCBC.USD: Iran-driven swings point to shallow depreciation – OCBC

Fed Minutes to offer insights into March hold decision amid hawkish outlook.Fed Minutes to offer insights into March hold decision amid hawkish outlook

Copper: From laggard to potential outperformer – Commerzbank.Copper: From laggard to potential outperformer – Commerzbank

Iran's IRGC: Will manage Strait of Hormuz proactively.Iran's IRGC: Will manage Strait of Hormuz proactively

Ceasefire Resets Fed Outlook, Markets Set to Look Through FOMC Minutes and Hot CPI.The ceasefire between the US and Iran has reset the Fed outlook, shifting market focus away from near-term inflation data toward the broader policy path. With oil prices falling and supply risks easing, the markets could be willing to look through both FOMC minutes today and a likely elevated March CPI reading on Friday.

RBNZ: Hold at 2.25% with tightening bias – BNY.RBNZ: Hold at 2.25% with tightening bias – BNY

investingLive European markets wrap: Oil hammered lower, risk rallies on US-Iran ceasefire.It takes two to tango but even if not exactly the case, markets are sensing relief and scope for more optimism after US president Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The positive thing about this is at least the Iranian camp also confirmed the ceasefire.

Oil: Prices slump below $100 on ceasefire – ING.Oil: Prices slump below $100 on ceasefire – ING

USD: Relief-driven downside potential – BBH.USD: Relief-driven downside potential – BBH

UK pound strengthens as markets react to US-Iran peace breakthrough.The pound rose on Friday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The ceasefire sparked optimism across financial markets, particularly as oil prices declined sharply, easing concerns around inflationary pressures.

EUR: Supported with firmer data and ceasefire – BNY.EUR: Supported with firmer data and ceasefire – BNY

CNY at a glance: China's Yuan moves into our bullish scenario.CNY at a glance: China's Yuan moves into our bullish scenario

US president Trump says will work closely with Iran amid "very productive" regime change."The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gone through what will be a very productive Regime Change! There will be no enrichment of Uranium, and the United States will, working with Iran, dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) Nuclear “Dust.

US Dollar Price Forecast: Dollar Slides as Ceasefire Unwinds Safe-Haven Bids Post-Hormuz.The US Dollar Index (DXY) crashes below 99 as a US-Iran ceasefire deal restores risk appetite. Discover why EUR/USD is soaring toward its 200-day SMA at 1.1700.

NZD: RBNZ tightening bias and earlier hike risk – TD Securities.NZD: RBNZ tightening bias and earlier hike risk – TD Securities

United States MBA Mortgage Applications up to -0.8% in April 3 from previous -10.4%.United States MBA Mortgage Applications up to -0.8% in April 3 from previous -10.4%

Euro Seized the Opportunity to Rise.The US dollar was hit by a wave of selling following reports of a two-week truce between Washington and Tehran. And although Middle Eastern countries continue to report attacks by Iran, and Israel has no intention of halting its strikes on Lebanon, EURUSD recorded its best rally since late January.

Rupee extends rally, forward premiums slump as oil dives on ceasefire.The Indian rupee gained for the fourth consecutive session ​on Wednesday, while forward premiums ​declined as a plunge in oil prices after the ​U.S.-Iran ceasefire supported global risk appetite.

Pound heads for biggest gain in three weeks after US/Iran ceasefire.The pound headed for its biggest one-day gain in three weeks on Wednesday, after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire ​that ignited a surge of optimism across global markets as oil ‌prices slid.

EUR: Peace breather and ECB expectations support – Commerzbank.EUR: Peace breather and ECB expectations support – Commerzbank