USD/JPY rose to 159.40 on Friday, with the Japanese yen surrendering all the gains accumulated since the beginning of this week. Pressure intensified following comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, who failed to provide clear guidance on rates ahead of the next meeting. Ueda noted that the regulator must balance rising inflation against

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Dollar tumbles again in early US session as oil prices dive on fresh geopolitical progress. A sharp selloff has pushed WTI back toward the mid-$80s and Brent into the low-$90s. The move reflects increasingly aggressive positioning ahead of the second round of US-Iran talks, with markets no longer waiting for confirmation but actively pricing a

Created on April 17, 2026 The idea of safety trade not necessarily being a thing as peace in the Middle East seems to be a very real possibility certainly helps as well. That being said, be aware of the fact that this is a pair that is typically very choppy and range bound, so therefore

Key Highlights USD/JPY is attempting a fresh increase from the 158.25 zone. A major bearish trend line is forming with resistance at 159.60 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD climbed toward 1.1820 before correcting some gains. WTI Crude Oil prices are under pressure below $96.40 and $98.50. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US Dollar found support near

The market narrative is shifting from chasing the risk rally to waiting for confirmation. After a sustained push higher driven by optimism around US-Iran negotiations, investors are becoming more cautious ahead of a critical weekend. The rally remains intact, but the willingness to extend positions without new information is fading. US equities pushed to fresh

The NZD/USD is currently facing its sternest technical test at the 0.5918–0.5920 resistance zone The Daily chart suggests a potential long-term trend shift, but the H4 RSI shows bearish divergence, signaling short-term exhaustion. A clean break above 0.5920 would accelerate the move toward 0.5950. Inability to hold the level, followed by a break below 0.5873,

NASDAQ is rallying on more than just optimism—it’s being powered by fundamentals. The index surged to a fresh record high this week as markets increasingly price in a resolution to Middle East tensions that would bring oil price back to pre-war levels, while at the same time embracing a renewed wave of confidence in the

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.7131; (P) 0.7154; (R1) 0.7194; More… AUD/USD’s break of 0.7187 high suggests that larger up trend is possibly resuming. Intraday bias stays on the upside for 61.8% projection of 0.6420 to 0.7187 from 0.6832 at 0.7306. Decisive break there could prompt upside acceleration to 100% projection at 0.7599. On the downside, below

Daily Pivots: (S1) 158.67; (P) 158.95; (R1) 159.26; More… USD/JPY is still extending the consolidation pattern from 160.45 and intraday bias remains neutral. Outlook will stay bullish as long as 157.49 cluster support (38.2% retracement of 152.25 to 160.45 at 157.31) holds. On the upside break of 160.45 will target a retest on 161.94 high.

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Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.6405; (P) 1.6493; (R1) 1.6544; More… EUR/AUD’s fall from 1.6842 continues today and intraday bias stays on the downside for retesting 1.6125 low. Firm break there will resume whole down trend from 1.8554 to 1.5913 fibonacci level next. For now, risk will stay on the downside as long as 1.6667 resistance holds,

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According to Zhitong Finance APP, as the temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran has weakened the safe-haven demand that previously supported the US Dollar Index during the prolonged conflicts in the Middle East, international investors are increasing their hedging against potential declines in the dollar. With the significant retreat of safe-haven demand

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Created on April 15, 2026 Day traders able to follow momentum in the broad Forex market since the start of this week have been able to witness dynamic price action via shifting winds. Monday’s trading in the USD/SGD, and other major currencies teamed against the USD, highlighted the turbulence which fills the air. Sentiment shifts

AUD/USD keeps firm tone and hit new (marginally higher) one-month high on Wednesday, underpinned by renewed risk appetite on growing hopes on a peace solution between the US and Iran. Multiple daily MAs bull crosses and strengthening positive momentum add to bullish outlook, although the rally may pause for consolidation / limited correction before final