BoE's Bailey says progress on global stablecoin standards has slowed.Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Wednesday that progress on establishing ​international standards for so-called stablecoins, cryptoassets which ‌are pegged to a fiat currency such as the dollar, had slowed over the last year.

China: Import strength offsets export cooling – UOB.China: Import strength offsets export cooling – UOB

WTI Oil holds steady as US troop buildup, Iran talks keep prices in balance.WTI Oil holds steady as US troop buildup, Iran talks keep prices in balance

U.S. Dollar Moves Lower As Builder Sentiment Falls: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency moved lower as traders focused on the weak NAHB Housing Market Index report.

Crude Oil Analysis: WTI remains weak below the $90 level.Recent sessions have been challenging for WTI crude, which had shown strength just weeks ago. Over the last six trading sessions, the price has declined by more than 15%, not only falling below the $100 level, but also remaining below the key psychological level of $90 per barrel.

ECB's Nagel: As long as Hormuz is not resolved, the danger of higher inflation rises.ECB's Nagel: As long as Hormuz is not resolved, the danger of higher inflation rises

ECB to warn bankers about new Anthropic model risks, source says.European Central Bank supervisors are set to warn bankers ​about the risks posed by ‌Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model that might supercharge cyberattacks, one source familiar ​with the situation told Reuters.

Oil: Supply shock sustains inflation risks – Rabobank.Oil: Supply shock sustains inflation risks – Rabobank

ASEAN-6: Differentiated tightening paths after energy shock – DBS.ASEAN-6: Differentiated tightening paths after energy shock – DBS

Eurozone: Downside risks for industry grow after war shock – ING.Eurozone: Downside risks for industry grow after war shock – ING

Ceasefire Brings Some Relief To Crude Prices – But Diplomatic Setbacks Keep Risks Elevated.Hopes for a lasting U.S.–Iran de-escalation took a hit over the weekend after direct talks between Washington and Tehran ended without an agreement. The failure to secure a deal leaves the truce – initially announced as a two‑week ceasefire – on increasingly fragile footing.

Fed May Not Look Through Supply Shocks This Time, Hammack Signals.The Federal Reserve may not be able to treat supply shocks as temporary this time, according to Beth Hammack, as the US enters the latest energy shock with inflation already elevated. While she reiterated that her baseline is for policy to remain on hold “for a good while,” she stressed that the current backdrop is fundamentally different.

USD/JPY: Lagging recovery with upside risk on catch-up – Scotiabank.USD/JPY: Lagging recovery with upside risk on catch-up – Scotiabank

Rumours Drive Oil Markets and Ignore the Facts.Prices are high, but do not reflect the full severity of the problems arising in the market. According to IEA estimates, oil and petroleum product flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen from 20 million to 3.8 million barrels per day.

Asia FX: Strong exports support selective outperformance – MUFG.Asia FX: Strong exports support selective outperformance – MUFG

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Continues to Languish.As the heating demand in the United States remains very low, natural gas simply has no real momentum to it, as the time of year is typically very weak.

USD/JPY, USD/CAD and USD/CHF Forecasts – US Dollar Trying to Turn Around Early.The US dollar rose a bit in early trading against most currencies, as it was a touch oversold these past few days.

ECB: Volatile oil clouds rate path – ING.ECB: Volatile oil clouds rate path – ING

AUD/JPY's 36-Year Peak and Why It Is More than A Carry Trade.The AUD/JPY currency pair has certainly captured market attention this month. From early April 2026, the Australian dollar has strengthened over 3.5% against the Japanese yen, presently hovering around the 113.50 mark.

DXY: Range trade seen persisting – BBH.DXY: Range trade seen persisting – BBH

Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contraction.Russian President Vladimir Putin scolded his top officials on Wednesday after the economy contracted by ​1.8% in the first two months of the year, and ‌asked them to come up with new measures to boost economic growth.

Japan: Higher inflation and weaker growth outlook – Standard Chartered.Japan: Higher inflation and weaker growth outlook – Standard Chartered

Risk Rally Stalls as Front-Running Peaks, Markets Await Deliverables from Second US-Iran Talks.Risk rally is pausing as anticipation gives way to verification. Equity gains are stalling near record levels as markets move from pricing a US-Iran deal to waiting for actual delivery, with renewed talks likely in the coming days.

 USD/JPY edges up to 159.00 with investors pondering news on Iran war. USD/JPY edges up to 159.00 with investors pondering news on Iran war

investingLive European session wrap: Markets hold their breath awaiting US-Iran talks.US president Trump continues to reaffirm that the war will be coming to an end "very soon", with traders and investors eyeing a positive outcome from the next round of talks on Thursday.

DXY: War gains unwind as allies resist blockade – DBS.DXY: War gains unwind as allies resist blockade – DBS

Eurozone Industrial Production Rises 0.4%, Led by Capital and Consumer Goods.Eurozone industrial production rose 0.4% mom in February, coming in above expectations of a 0.2% increase and signaling a modest recovery in manufacturing activity.

Euro Sees No Obstacles to Growth.The US dollar continues to retreat amid falling demand for safe-haven assets, as the de-escalation of the Middle East conflict has raised global risk appetite. Investors are confident that US-Iran peace talks will resume shortly.

US Dollar Price Forecast: DXY Sinks to $98.20 – Is the Greenback's Safe-Haven Run Over?.The US Dollar Index (DXY) breaks channel support as Pakistan peace talks lift risk sentiment. Will EUR/USD and GBP/USD capitalize on the fading safe-haven demand?

Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire - AP News.AP News is reporting that mediators are working to extend the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran before it expires next week on April 22. Despite a US naval blockade and renewed threats from Tehran, regional officials report that both nations have reached an agreement in principle to continue diplomatic efforts.