Rupee to rise on RBI's reported plan to alleviate oil-dollar buying pressure.The Indian rupee is set to open higher on Friday after a Reuters report that the central bank took steps to ​reduce the impact of dollar buying by state-run oil refiners.

  Reading the Markets EUR: From Spring Hikes to Summer Hikes; Receive 2Y1Y ESTR Swap.We tweak our ECB call and now expect the ECB to remain on hold at the April meeting before increasing policy rates by 25bp in each of June and July, bringing the deposit rate to 2.50% in July. Our previous call included two 25bp rate hikes in April and June.

Cliff Notes: Conflict in the Middle East to Cast a Long Shadow.The first detailed look at the mindset of Australian consumers and businesses amidst the Middle East conflict proved sobering. Our Westpac-MI Consumer Sentiment Index posted its largest fall since COVID-19, down 12.5% to a deeply pessimistic reading of 80.1.

USD/JPY Upside Risks Fade Near 159.60, Bulls Face Key Test.Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair settled above the 158.80 level and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour). There was a clear move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 159.86 swing high to the 158.26 low.

South Korea draws back investors even as Iran war exposes cracks.South Korea's capital markets are luring back foreign buyers after a brutal March, as ​hopes of stability in the Middle East, a red-hot AI memory trade and Seoul's corporate governance reforms lift stocks and bonds ‌alike.

Pound Sterling declines as BoE hike bets ease.Pound Sterling declines as BoE hike bets ease

US Dollar Stalls as the World Awaits Ceasefire News – DXY Outlook.The talks, supposed to begin today in Islamabad, haven't made it to the news yet, so it seems that there are some delays – The US is still eager to reach a deal, but Pete Hegseth, Head of the Department of War just issued a address to reaffirm that the most powerful army is “to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree to a deal”.

Dollar set for second weekly loss on Iran war peace hopes.The U.S. dollar was headed for a second consecutive weekly decline on Friday in tentative trade, as ​a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and prospects for fresh Iran talks prompted investors to unwind safe-haven positions.

Australian Dollar bulls retain control amid US-Iran diplomacy efforts, hawkish RBA.Australian Dollar bulls retain control amid US-Iran diplomacy efforts, hawkish RBA

NZ PM Luxon rejects leadership challenge as political pressure builds - watch the kiwi.NZ PM Luxon said he has full caucus support despite reports of a leadership push, as weak polling adds to political uncertainty ahead of the election, posing modest downside risks for NZD sentiment.

Canadian Dollar receives support from higher oil prices.Canadian Dollar receives support from higher oil prices

WTI drifts higher to near $89.00 amid Lebanon-Israel ceasefire strains.WTI drifts higher to near $89.00 amid Lebanon-Israel ceasefire strains

Singapore exports surge on AI demand, beating forecasts.Singapore NODX rose 15.3% y/y in March, beating forecasts, as AI-driven electronics exports surged, though non-electronics remained weak and MAS warned of downside risks from global conditions.

BOJ must take into account Japan's low real rates in setting policy, governor Ueda says.Bank of ​Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said ‌on Thursday the central bank must take into account the fact that ​Japan's real interest rate is ​low, when deciding how soon to ⁠raise interest rates.

G7 finance leaders warn of growing economic risks from the Middle East war.G7 finance leaders warn of growing economic risks from the Middle East war

China: Growth resilience and delayed easing – UOB.China: Growth resilience and delayed easing – UOB

G7 warns on war's economic risks, signals action on inflation, supply chains.G7 finance chiefs warned the Middle East war risks damaging growth and fuelling inflation, signalling readiness to act on energy shocks while accelerating efforts to diversify critical minerals supply chains.

NZ food prices fall, spending slows as RBNZ maintains cautious stance.NZ food prices fell 0.6% m/m (prev -0.1%) while retail card spending rose 0.7% (prev 1.4%), showing easing inflation and slowing demand, reinforcing expectations the RBNZ will hold rates steady.

New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM) dipped from previous 1.4% to 0.7% in March.New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM) dipped from previous 1.4% to 0.7% in March

New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY): 2.7% (March) vs 1.5%.New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY): 2.7% (March) vs 1.5%

US Dollar Index Outlook: Bullish Bounce Overshadowed by Major Top Risk.The US dollar index may be due a near-term bounce, but the bigger picture is beginning to tilt bearish. A completed wave structure and fading momentum suggest a major top could already be in place, with traders increasingly focused on Fed cuts rather than hikes.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Reclaims 159.00 but RSI divergence caps upside.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Reclaims 159.00 but RSI divergence caps upside

CNY: Gradual appreciation path under policy control – Commerzbank.CNY: Gradual appreciation path under policy control – Commerzbank

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets with global counterparts to reaffirm US policy.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meets with global counterparts to reaffirm US policy

UK, Australia agree to boost pension fund investment in Britain.The finance ministers of Britain and Australia have agreed to work together more ​closely to funnel investment from Australia's giant ‌pension funds into new infrastructure, housing and energy projects in the UK.

USD/JPY eyes break toward 162.00.USD/JPY eyes break toward 162.00

Markets take a "break" before US-Iran second rounds of talks – North American Session Market Wrap for April 16.April 16th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Traders are taking a break from recent extreme positivity seen across assets and paused US-Iran advancements. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

Philippines: BSP seen delaying hike to June – Standard Chartered.Philippines: BSP seen delaying hike to June – Standard Chartered

U.S. to delay weapons deliveries to Europe as Iran war strains stockpiles.The U.S. is warning European allies of likely weapons delivery delays as the Iran war strains already stretched defence stockpiles, with competing demands from Ukraine, Israel, and Gulf missile defence adding pressure.

China: Growth beat overshadowed by weak demand – TD Securities.China: Growth beat overshadowed by weak demand – TD Securities