GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Stalls below 211.50 on haven demand.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Stalls below 211.50 on haven demand

USD/JPY steady near 160.00 as weak ISM data offsets geopolitical bid.USD/JPY steady near 160.00 as weak ISM data offsets geopolitical bid

Via CNN: Israel prepares Iran energy strike plans as Trump decision looms on next steps.Israel has drawn up an expanded list of potential energy and infrastructure targets inside Iran as it prepares contingency plans in the event that U.S.-led diplomatic efforts fail, according to sources cited by CNN.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 6 Apr:Trump's ultimatum to Iran sparks market turmoil.With European markets and Canada closed for Easter Monday, liquidity was thinner, leaving price action more sensitive to headlines. As a result, geopolitics remained the dominant driver, with markets closely focused on escalating tensions in the Middle East.

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Tests Trendline as Ceasefire Hopes Weigh.DXY tests key trendline support as Iran ceasefire hopes weigh on safe-haven demand, while oil-driven inflation and Fed policy keep the dollar supported.

Why $100 Is the New Floor for Oil Prices in 2026.For traders, this is the moment the conversation changes. Oil is no longer simply rising.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Pulls Back From Session Highs Despite Trump's Threats Against Iran.U.S. President Trump said that Iran would be decimated if the country did not agree to a deal.

Vietnam: Inflation surge and SBV policy stance – UOB.Vietnam: Inflation surge and SBV policy stance – UOB

WTI Crude Oil markets see fresh volatility as Trump deadline looms.WTI Crude Oil markets see fresh volatility as Trump deadline looms

Trump Press Conference: The entire country can be taken out in one night.As the Pres. starts the press conference: 2 year yield 3.852% 10 year yield 4.332% S&P up 14.25 points or 0.21% Nasdaq up 47 points or 0.23% Dow +61 points Crude oil $112.76 Gold $4658 Silver $72.55 Bitcoin $69,647 EURUSD 1.1538 USDJPY 159.76 GBPUSD 1.3222 Headlines from the Press conference: The entire country can be taken out in one night and the one night may be tomorrow night We leave no American behind.

US Dollar Index recovers to 100 as Iran rejects ceasefire, inflation-heavy week looms.US Dollar Index recovers to 100 as Iran rejects ceasefire, inflation-heavy week looms

U.S. Dollar Retreats Despite Rising Treasury Yields: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is moving lower as demand for safe-haven assets declines despite rising tensions in the Middle East.

USD into Inflation Week: Oil, EUR/USD, USD/JPY.It's a big week for US data as we get U.S. inflation data that will probably start to show the initial impacts of higher oil prices. Core PCE is released on Thursday and then CPI a day later, with headline CPI expected to have jumped to 3.3% from last month's 2.4% print.

APAC FX: Intervention and vulnerability to USD – BNY.APAC FX: Intervention and vulnerability to USD – BNY

USD/JPY eases as US-Iran ceasefire talks weigh on US Dollar, ISM PMI softens.USD/JPY eases as US-Iran ceasefire talks weigh on US Dollar, ISM PMI softens

WTI Oil: Bulls Pause Under One-Month High.WTI oil price edged lower on Monday after hitting new marginally higher high ($115.42) on a partial profit taking from over 13% rally in the previous trading session on Thursday.

US ISM Services Misses as Prices Jump to 2022 High, Jobs Contract on Iran Oil Shock.US ISM Services PMI slowed in March, but the bigger signal came from inflation, with prices surging to the highest level since 2022 as the Iran-driven oil shock feeds through the economy. The headline index fell from 56.1 to 54.0, missing expectations of 55.0, pointing to moderating growth even as cost pressures intensify.

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Crude Oil Continues to Move to Headlines.The light crude oil markets jumped to start the session on Monday, but have since settled back down as headlines drive where we go next.

S&P Global Canada services PMI 47.2 versus 46.5 last month.Bottom line: The sector remains in contraction, pressured by war-driven uncertainty and rising costs, but there are early signs of stabilization and improved sentiment.

Asian FX: Energy shock risks weigh on regional currencies – MUFG.Asian FX: Energy shock risks weigh on regional currencies – MUFG

Trump Iran ceasefire talks unapproved; Market Uncertainty Persists.A proposed 45-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is currently being discussed but remains one of several options under consideration, with no formal approval from President Trump. A White House official emphasized that the President has not signed off on the plan, and that military operations (“Operation Epic Fury”) are ongoing.

US: Services growth seen easing on Iran uncertainty – TD Securities.US: Services growth seen easing on Iran uncertainty – TD Securities

Crude Oil –06.04.2026.  Crude Oil met the targets of 102.50, 104.35 and closed toward the 107.70 zone. As we see over the Intraday chart, the advance is facing some pressures with the first support around 104.35-75, where as long as the market holds above it, the advance could expand towards 112.70 and above.

USD/JPY –06.04.2026.  The pair dropped towards the target and support of 157.25-65 and managed to rebound again. The market is still holding a trading zone with resistances around 160.20 and 161.95, where each resistance could lead to a correction toward the 157.25-65 zone.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP bounces back against US Dollar.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP bounces back against US Dollar

GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound recovery hits resistance at 211.45.GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pound recovery hits resistance at 211.45

USD/JPY: Yen slide and BoJ risks – BNY.USD/JPY: Yen slide and BoJ risks – BNY

Indian companies' $7 billion NDF surge shows firms seized rupee arbitrage from banks.Indian companies' activity in the non-deliverable forwards (NDF) market surged to over $7 billion on March 30, around ​seven times the average, signaling a rush to capture ‌arbitrage opportunities created by banks unwinding positions following regulatory curbs.

Rupee ends little changed, hemmed in by position unwinding, importer hedging.The Indian rupee closed nearly unchanged on Monday, wedged between ​dollar sales spurred by the ​unwinding of arbitrage positions and importers' hedging demand amid swirling ​risks from the Iran war.

Crude Oil Weekly Outlook: OPEC+ Production Increases Face Hormuz Risks.OPEC+ production increases face mounting risks tied to the Strait of Hormuz, as the US–Iran deadline approaches on Tuesday. Crude prices remain vulnerable to headline-driven swings, whether pointing to prolonged disruptions or a path toward stabilization.