Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines, UAE and US would benefit from one.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ​said on Wednesday that a number of allies ‌in the Gulf region and in Asia have requested currency swap lines from the United States ​to help deal with energy shocks ​and other fallout from the Middle East ⁠war.

USD/JPY steadies as Middle East tensions offset softer yields.USD/JPY steadies as Middle East tensions offset softer yields

ECB: Growth risks temper hike urgency – Societe Generale.ECB: Growth risks temper hike urgency – Societe Generale

Crude Oil Price Analysis: WTI, Brent Rise Early as Geopolitical Risk Lifts Oil Prices.The crude oil markets continue to move on the latest headlines in the Middle East, as one would expect.

Natural Gas Price Analysis: Rally Could Offer a New Selling Opportunity.The natural gas market bounced early on Wednesday, which is an opportunity for me to start looking for short trades in this market during the weak season that we find ourselves in.

USD/JPY: Consolidation holds ahead of BoJ decision – Scotiabank.USD/JPY: Consolidation holds ahead of BoJ decision – Scotiabank

EUR/USD, USD/JPY and AUD/USD Forecasts – US Dollar Continues to Fight.I would not be surprised to see the FX markets will continue to see a lot of noisy moves, as headlines in the Middle East continue to move bond markets.

Eurozone: Stagflation risk builds after Iran conflict – Rabobank.Eurozone: Stagflation risk builds after Iran conflict – Rabobank

UK inflation: Mixed CPI keeps BoE cautious – TD Securities.UK inflation: Mixed CPI keeps BoE cautious – TD Securities

Reuters poll: Economists see Fed holding rates to September before cautious rate cuts.Reuters poll: Economists see Fed holding rates to September before cautious rate cuts

US President Trump: Iran talks may be coming as soon as Friday – NYP.US President Trump: Iran talks may be coming as soon as Friday – NYP

USD: Stagflation risk supports resilience – OCBC.USD: Stagflation risk supports resilience – OCBC

US Dollar Index holds firm as US naval blockade undermines Iran ceasefire extension.US Dollar Index holds firm as US naval blockade undermines Iran ceasefire extension

ECB: Limited case for renewed rate hikes – Commerzbank.ECB: Limited case for renewed rate hikes – Commerzbank

Euro area: Energy shock seen more disinflationary – Nomura.Euro area: Energy shock seen more disinflationary – Nomura

Swedish central bank's Thedeen says inflation risks have increased, pointing to Middle East conflict .Swedish central ​bank Governor Erik Thedeen ‌said on Wednesday the risk has risen somewhat that inflation could ​be higher than the Riksbank ​expected a few weeks ago.

Oil: Supply shock revives stagflation worries – OCBC.Oil: Supply shock revives stagflation worries – OCBC

Canada New Housing Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous -2.1% to -2.3% in March.Canada New Housing Price Index (YoY) dipped from previous -2.1% to -2.3% in March

Canada New Housing Price Index (MoM) came in at -0.2% below forecasts (0.2%) in March.Canada New Housing Price Index (MoM) came in at -0.2% below forecasts (0.2%) in March

UK: BoE seen on hold as prices rise – ING.UK: BoE seen on hold as prices rise – ING

investingLive European markets wrap: Oil steady on tense mood, US futures also up though.Once again, it is another one of those days where trading conditions in Europe are gripped by the US-Iran conflict. This time, it was more of a case of nervous anticipation and some cautious optimism awaiting talks between the two sides.

USD: Geopolitics and Oil keep risks elevated – MUFG.USD: Geopolitics and Oil keep risks elevated – MUFG

USD/JPY steadies above 159.00 with the US-Iran ceasefire into pressure.USD/JPY steadies above 159.00 with the US-Iran ceasefire into pressure

Bulls Control Crude Oil.Don't expect things to return to normal. Before the conflict in the Middle East, the oil market was in the hands of the bears.

Fed: Warsh risks and delayed cuts – Commerzbank.Fed: Warsh risks and delayed cuts – Commerzbank

USD/JPY: Testing highs but momentum still muted – UOB.USD/JPY: Testing highs but momentum still muted – UOB

Rupee extends losing streak as Iran war jitters lift oil to $100.The Indian rupee fell for the third ​consecutive session on Wednesday, ​as optimism about an end to the Iran war ​remained muted despite the U.S. indefinitely extending a ceasefire.

Pound steady as Middle East uncertainty clouds inflation outlook. The British pound was little changed on Wednesday as markets continued to assess uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict. The muted movement came even after US President Donald Trump indefinitely extended a ceasefire with Iran.

Crude oil analysis: Brent could easily top $100 if Hormuz strait remains shut for much longer.Oil prices jumped yesterday afternoon after it became clear the Islamabad talks were not going to happen, with Tehran refusing to engage unless the US lifted its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. That immediately raised supply concerns and pushed prices higher.

WTI Price Forecast: Recovers early losses and strives to return above 20-day EMA.WTI Price Forecast: Recovers early losses and strives to return above 20-day EMA