WTI: Higher path feeding BoC inflation forecasts – TD Securities.WTI: Higher path feeding BoC inflation forecasts – TD Securities

Dollar swap line talks ongoing with Gulf and Asian partners, Treasury's Bessent says.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that ​discussions of U.S. dollar swap lines ‌are part of ongoing, routine conversations with countries, including Gulf and Asian allies.

ECB: Expected to hike in June as inflation risks build – Commerzbank.ECB: Expected to hike in June as inflation risks build – Commerzbank

Crude Oil – 24.04.2026.Crude Oil held above the support of 76.00 while managing to pass above the resistance at 92.35. As we see over the chart, the market is facing a trading zone between support 87.00-85.00 and resistance 99.00 as the advance could continue if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

USD/JPY – 24.04.2026.The pair managed again to hit another correction while still facing the support zone of 157.25-65, which could hold prices inside this trading zone toward resistances 160.20 or 161.95. Above 161.95 the market could enter a new uptrend wave with first target toward 163.80.

USDJPY Slows on Approach to 160 Zone as Japan's Authorities Repeat Signals of Potential Intervention.USDJPY keeps firm tone and trading near psychological 160 barrier, with near term action being slower on Friday, in comparison to strong gains in previous few sessions.

The calm before the storm? Key weekend risk incoming – Overnight Market Check.Market Check update: Uncertainty grips the markets as US-Iran peace talks face further delays following the removal of Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf from the negotiating team. With the US maintaining a strategic blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is put under pressure to enter the talks.

BoE: Hold stance and resilient UK data – TD Securities.BoE: Hold stance and resilient UK data – TD Securities

Bank of England Preview – On Hold Amid Solid Macro Data.After the BoE's hawkish turn in March, investors quickly started to price in near-term hikes but from mid-March to mid-April much was priced out again not least because Governor Bailey has been quite clear that the BoE is in no rush. During the recent week, pricing has taken another turn on the back of deteriorating energy markets and macro data coming in mostly on the hawkish side.

USD/JPY: Tight range as BoJ risk underpriced – BBH.USD/JPY: Tight range as BoJ risk underpriced – BBH

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Continues to Look for Clarity.The oil markets continue to see a lot of questions asked, as we are trying to determine where the situation in the Middle East is heading. At this point, the only certainty is uncertainty.

Weekly Focus – A Lot of Talk But Little Progress.Markets' last week's optimism regarding the war in Iran faced at least a partial reality check this week, as energy traffic at the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively frozen. Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire with Iran, but tangible progress in the actual negotiations seems elusive.

ECB Preview : No Rush Before Summer Hikes.We expect the ECB to leave the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00% on Thursday 30 April in line with consensus and market pricing. Recent communication from the ECB's GC members has indicated that they are in no rush to increase policy rates.

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Falls Yet Again.The natural gas market continues to see a significant amount of downward momentum, as there simply is no real demand at the moment.

Canada: Retail Sales Rise in February, With Momentum Carrying into March .Retail sales rose 0.7% month-on-month (m/m) in February, extending gains into a second month. This was below Statistics Canada's advance estimate for a 0.9% increase.

EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY Forecasts – US Dollar Drops Despite Rising Rates.The US dollar finds itself a little softer in the early hours of Friday trading, despite the rates in American being higher.

Oil: Blockade keeps upside inflation risks elevated – MUFG.Oil: Blockade keeps upside inflation risks elevated – MUFG

USD/JPY slips as US-Iran talks bolster risk appetite, BoJ stance limits upside.USD/JPY slips as US-Iran talks bolster risk appetite, BoJ stance limits upside

NOK: Re‑rating seen largely complete after strong run – BNY.NOK: Re‑rating seen largely complete after strong run – BNY

Dollar Eases as US–Iran Talk Hopes Rise, Markets on Guard for Weekend Risk.Dollar is paring back some of this week's gains as tentative optimism emerges around a possible revival in US–Iran peace talks. The shift in sentiment is modest but notable, with traders dialing down some defensive positioning built earlier in the week.

Russia's Nabiullina on central bank rate cut and economic outlook.Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina addressed a press conference on Friday after the central bank cut its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5%.

Canada Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in February, Miss Expectations Despite Broad Gains.Canada's retail sales rose 0.7% mom to CAD 72.1B in February, falling short of expectations for a 0.9% increase but still marking a solid gain after recent softness. The advance was relatively broad-based, with sales increasing in seven of nine subsectors.

Polish PM not satisfied with EU talks on energy prices.Polish Prime Minister Donald ​Tusk said he ‌was not satisfied with European Union ​talks on ​energy prices which have ⁠risen sharply due ​to the conflict ​in the Middle East.

AUD/JPY Forecast: Aussie Dollar Pressures Yen - 24 April 2026.AUD/JPY remains bullish as carry trade demand and RBA strength support the pair, with 114.50 as the key breakout level and 112 as major support.

GBP: Retail surprise tempers Pound outlook – TD Securities.GBP: Retail surprise tempers Pound outlook – TD Securities

Mexico Jobless Rate s.a climbed from previous 2.7% to 2.8% in March.Mexico Jobless Rate s.a climbed from previous 2.7% to 2.8% in March

Mexico Jobless Rate came in at 2.4%, below expectations (2.5%) in March.Mexico Jobless Rate came in at 2.4%, below expectations (2.5%) in March

USD/JPY Forecast: US Dollar Finds a Ceiling - 24 April 2026.USD/JPY remains capped near 160, but the broader bias still favors buying dips while 158 support holds and yield differentials favor the dollar.

USD/JPY: BoJ stance risks renewed Yen slide – MUFG.USD/JPY: BoJ stance risks renewed Yen slide – MUFG

Oil: Tight gas outlook and conflict risks support prices – BNY.Oil: Tight gas outlook and conflict risks support prices – BNY