Show more
Current news is English only but we will be adding multilingual news - check back soon.
EUR/JPY advances to near 162.00 as Euro receives support from real money flows
EUR/JPY advances to near 162.00 as Euro receives support from real money flows
EUR/JPY rebounds after two consecutive sessions of losses, trading near 162.00 during Wednesday’s European hours. The currency cross strengthens as the Euro (EUR) gains traction against its peers, supported by real money flows as investors hedge Dollar exposure or repatriate US assets.
Crosses
Eurozone
Japan
EURJPY
Macroeconomics
Eurozone March final CPI +2.2% vs +2.2% y/y prelim
Eurozone March final CPI +2.2% vs +2.2% y/y prelim
Latest data released by Eurostat - 16 April 2025
BoC Governor Macklem: We have to be flexible and adaptable
BoC Governor Macklem: We have to be flexible and adaptable
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem addressed the central bank’s policy outlook and answered questions from the media after the BoC paused its easing cycle in April.
BOC
USDCAD
SEO
InterestRate
GBP/USD: Sterling enjoys its reserve currency status – ING
GBP/USD: Sterling enjoys its reserve currency status – ING
GBP/USD continues to benefit from broader dollar weakness and reserve diversification trends, with FX managers potentially trimming dollar holdings in favor of currencies like sterling. The pair also closely follows EUR/USD moves, as Europe embraces fiscal stimulus.
Technical Analysis
Banks
GBPUSD
DXY hovers near lows as trade uncertainty weighs – OCBC
DXY hovers near lows as trade uncertainty weighs – OCBC
Dollar Index (DXY) inched modestly higher overnight but continues to trade near recent lows. Trump launched a probe into the need for tariffs on critical minerals, the latest action in an expanding trade war that has targeted key sectors of the global economy.
DollarIndex
Banks
Technical Analysis
USD/JPY: Leading the charge lower in the dollar – ING
USD/JPY: Leading the charge lower in the dollar – ING
The Japanese Yen’s (JPY) solid current account and foreign asset position continue to pressure USD/JPY lower, even as the rare decoupling from US Treasury yields unfolds. While this divergence may prove short-lived, markets could settle into a lower USD/JPY as Fed cuts materialize later this year.
Technical Analysis
BOJ
USDJPY
Banks
EUR/USD consolidates near 1.13 – OCBC
EUR/USD consolidates near 1.13 – OCBC
The Euro (EUR) is consolidating as markets digest tariff concerns and await the ECB meeting, where a 25bp rate cut is expected. While bullish momentum continues, dovish ECB rhetoric or pushback on recent euro strength could limit further gains.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Banks
Real money flows fuel EUR/USD rally – ING
Real money flows fuel EUR/USD rally – ING
The EUR/USD rally appears driven by real money flows as investors hedge dollar exposure or repatriate US assets.
EURUSD
Banks
Technical Analysis
Palladium price today: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Palladium price today: Rare metals mixed at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade mixed at the beginning of Wednesday, according to FXStreet data.
Platinum
Commodities
Palladium
NZD/USD rises above 0.5900 as US Dollar struggles ahead of US Retail Sales data
NZD/USD rises above 0.5900 as US Dollar struggles ahead of US Retail Sales data
NZD/USD continues its winning streak for the sixth successive day, trading around 0.5910 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) gains ground following the release of key economic data from China.
Majors
NewZealand
NZDUSD
Macroeconomics
Gold jumps above $3,300 as the surging run continues
Gold jumps above $3,300 as the surging run continues
It was just a week ago that gold was still trading under $3,000
US Dollar Index falls below 99.50 due to eroding investor confidence, Retails Sales eyed
US Dollar Index falls below 99.50 due to eroding investor confidence, Retails Sales eyed
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, declined after gaining in the previous session, trading near 99.50 during Wednesday's European hours.
DollarIndex
Fed
Macroeconomics
Majors
TradeWar
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
Crude Oil price today: WTI price bearish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price falls on Wednesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $60.29 per barrel, down from Tuesday’s close at $61.01. Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also shedding ground, trading at $63.66 after its previous daily close at $64.36.
Oil
WTI
Commodities
Ex-China mouthpiece hits back at US, says "we're curious to see who holds out longer"
Ex-China mouthpiece hits back at US, says "we're curious to see who holds out longer"
Some interesting remarks by Hu Xijin, former Global Times editor, who is also a prolific nationalistic commentator
Forex Today: US Dollar selloff resumes after short reprieve, eyes on BoC and Powell
Forex Today: US Dollar selloff resumes after short reprieve, eyes on BoC and Powell
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 16:
Currencies
Majors
EconomicIndicator
Commodities
Macroeconomics
China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop threats and blackmail
China’s Foreign Ministry urges US to stop threats and blackmail
On Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry urged the US to stop threats and blackmail.
China
AUDUSD
TradeWar
WTI drops to near $60.00 as US-China trade dispute continues to weigh on energy demand
WTI drops to near $60.00 as US-China trade dispute continues to weigh on energy demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price continues its decline for the third consecutive session, losing over 1.00% and trading near $60.30 per barrel during early European hours on Wednesday.
Oil
WTI
Commodities
Macroeconomics
China Foreign Ministry: Urge US to stop threats and blackmail
China Foreign Ministry: Urge US to stop threats and blackmail
Remarks from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on the latest US moves against China
market overview
Pound Sterling comes under pressure as UK inflation cools down
Pound Sterling comes under pressure as UK inflation cools down
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faces selling pressure against its major peers on Wednesday, except the US Dollar (USD), after the release of the softer-than-expected United Kingdom (UK) Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for March. 
TradeWar
SEO
Inflation
BOE
GBPUSD
Nvidia said to have kept some customers in the dark about China restrictions - report
Nvidia said to have kept some customers in the dark about China restrictions - report
Nvidia reportedly did not inform some of its major customers about the new US export rules despite being told about a week ago requiring it to obtain licenses
market overview
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Bearish outlook remains intact below 189.00
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some sellers to around 188.80 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
GBPJPY
India Gold price today: Gold hits lifetime highs on renewed US Dollar weakness
India Gold price today: Gold hits lifetime highs on renewed US Dollar weakness
Fears of the US-China trade war escalation and its impact on the US economy remain unabated, driving a fresh leg down in the US Dollar.
Gold
India
Commodities
TradeWar
What are the main events for today?
What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the US Retail Sales report and the BoC Policy Decision, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
market overview
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8550 after UK CPI inflation data
EUR/GBP holds positive ground above 0.8550 after UK CPI inflation data
The EUR/GBP cross gains momentum to near 0.8565 during the early European session on Wednesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) after the UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
Crosses
UnitedKingdom
CPI
EURGBP
Macroeconomics
Eurostoxx futures -1.6% in early European trading
Eurostoxx futures -1.6% in early European trading
The risk mood goes back on the defensive today
Stocks
UK March CPI +2.6% vs +2.7% y/y expected
UK March CPI +2.6% vs +2.7% y/y expected
Latest data released by ONS - 16 April 2025
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Currencies
Options
Dollar comes under pressure again as risk mood gets unsettled
Dollar comes under pressure again as risk mood gets unsettled
The greenback is down across the board going into the session ahead
USD/CHF drops to mid-0.8100s, back closer to multi-year low on weaker USD
USD/CHF drops to mid-0.8100s, back closer to multi-year low on weaker USD
The USD/CHF pair attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Wednesday and erodes a major part of the previous day's modest recovery gains.
Currencies
TradeWar
Fed
RetailSales
USDCHF
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Breaks below 1.3950 as bearish bias prevails
The USD/CAD pair slips slightly after posting gains in the previous session, trading near 1.3940 during Wednesday’s Asian session. Technical analysis on the daily chart indicates a prevailing bearish trend as the pair continues to move lower within a descending channel.
Technical Analysis
Canada
USDCAD
Majors
Risk mood shaken up ahead of European trading
Risk mood shaken up ahead of European trading
Tech shares under pressure as US moves to ban Nvidia from selling H20 chips to China
market overview
Gold price retreats after hitting fresh all-time peak; back below $3,300 ahead of Powell's speech
Gold price retreats after hitting fresh all-time peak; back below $3,300 ahead of Powell's speech
Gold price (XAU/USD) trims a part of strong intraday gains to a fresh all-time high touched during the first half of the European session and slips back below the $3,300 mark in the last hour.
TradeWar
Fed
SEO
Gold
EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/USD rises to near 1.1350 ahead of Eurozone HICP inflation data
EUR/USD is trading around 1.1340 during the Asian hours on Wednesday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses.
EURUSD
Macroeconomics
Majors
Eurozone
ECB
No place like gold as US-China trade tensions continue to dominate the market landscape
No place like gold as US-China trade tensions continue to dominate the market landscape
Gold hits a fresh record high of $3,283 ahead of European trading
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap NVDA $5.5bn bombshell, China data solid, BOJ May hold?
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap NVDA $5.5bn bombshell, China data solid, BOJ May hold?
Forex news for Asian trading on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia