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US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Remains under pressure near 98.00, oversold RSI condition eyed
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, extends its downside to near 98.15, the lowest since March 2022. The USD weakens across the board as fears over the independence of the Federal Reserve (Fed) intensified.
Technical Analysis
DollarIndex

Japan Keidanren Chief Tokura: Rapid FX fluctuation not desirable for economy
KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) is a comprehensive economic organization with a membership comprised of 1,542 representative companies of Japan
JPY

EUR/GBP moves below 0.8600, retreats due to optimism surrounding US-UK trade negotiations
EUR/GBP loses ground after two days of gains, trading around 0.8600 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) is gaining traction, supported by optimism surrounding ongoing US-UK trade negotiations.
Crosses
Eurozone
UnitedKingdom
EURGBP
Macroeconomics

Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Tuesday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.78 per barrel, up from Monday’s close at $62.63.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $65.74 price posted on Monday, and trading at $65.94.

What are the main events for today?
The highlights include a couple of low tier releases and a few central bank speakers, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
market overview

Eurostoxx futures -0.7% in early European trading
No happy Easter surprises for European stocks
Stocks

Tedious US-Japan trade talks highlight difficulty for any deals
If there's no easy compromise with Japan, it is hard to imagine how tough it will be with the EU and China
Politics

Japan's government maintains economic assessment despite US trade policy risks
In its quarterly review of regional economic conditions across the country, the Japanese government maintained its overall economic assessment, warning of increasing downside risks due to US trade policies, per Xinhua News Agency.
GDP
Japan
USDJPY
Macroeconomics

USD/JPY dips below 140 for the first time since September last year
The dollar continues to crumble under the pressure
JPY

GBP/JPY slides to three-day low, below 188.00 mark amid broadly stronger JPY
The GBP/JPY cross meets with fresh supply following an Asian session uptick to the 188.75 region and turns negative for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
Currencies
TradeWar
BOJ
GBPJPY
BOE

EUR/JPY attracts some sellers to near 161.50 amid safe-haven flows
The EUR/JPY cross attracts some sellers to around 161.65 during the early European session on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) amid concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the escalating US-China trade war.
Crosses
EURJPY
Macroeconomics

FX option expiries for Apr 22 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 22 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Currencies
EURUSD
Options

USD/CAD Price Forecast: Hangs near multi-month low; seems vulnerable around 1.3800
The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on the overnight bounce from the 1.3780 region, or a six-month low, and attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday.
Technical Analysis
Recession
Currencies
TradeWar
USDCAD

USD/CHF hovers near 0.8050, 14-year lows due to rising US uncertainty, safe-haven demand
USD/CHF continues to slide for the third consecutive session, trading near 0.8070 during Tuesday's Asian session. The pair remains under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) struggles against a backdrop of escalating economic and political uncertainty in the United States.
Majors
USDCHF
Switzerland
Macroeconomics

Gold price stalls strong intraday move up ahead of $3,500; bullish potential remains intact
Gold price (XAU/USD) retreats slightly from the $3,500 neighborhood, or a fresh all-time high touched during the Asian session on Tuesday as bulls pause for a breather amid overbought conditions on short-term charts.

Long-end Treasuries continue to send warning signals
30-year yields are bubbling up again, rising to 4.91%
Bonds

Gold stays relentless in its push higher, eyes $3,500 next
The precious metal continues to shine as markets remain in deep uncertainty
Gold

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Rises to near 1.1550, four-year highs
EUR/USD extends its gains for the third successive session, trading around 1.1530 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart suggests growing buying pressure and as the pair is moving upwards within an ascending channel pattern.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Majors

USD/INR tumbles on Trump's Fed threat
The Indian Rupee (INR) edges higher on Tuesday after hitting a four-month high in the previous session. The rally in Indian equities could provide some support to the Indian currency.
EmergingMarkets
SEO
USDINR
India
Macroeconomics

ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Gold trades above US$3450
Forex news for Asian trading on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Session wrap
Wrap Asia

WTI trades with positive bias, remains below $63.00 as bulls seem cautious amid tariff jitters
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil prices edge higher during the Asian session on Tuesday, though the intraday uptick lacks bullish conviction.
Recession
Oil
TradeWar
WTI
Commodities

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD edges lower to near $32.50 as US Dollar stages a recovery
Silver price (XAG/USD) dips slightly during Tuesday’s Asian session, trading around $32.60 per troy ounce, after posting gains in the previous session. The grey metal is under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) regains strength.
Silver
Metals
Commodities
Macroeconomics
XAGUSD

Japanese Yen strengthens further; drags USD/JPY below 140.00 for the first time since September
The buying interest around the Japanese Yen (JPY) remains unabated through the Asian session on Tuesday, which, along with a broadly weaker US Dollar (USD), momentarily drags the USD/JPY pair below the 140.00 psychological mark in the last hour.
Recession
TradeWar
BOJ
SEO
USDJPY

China's automobile exports +16% y/y in Q1 2025
Surging vehicle exports for the January - March quarter
CNY
China Stock Market
China
CNH

Breaking: Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD breaks through $3,450, fresh record highs
Gold price continues to build on its record rally, hitting another all-time high above $3,450 in Asian trading on Tuesday. Investors continue to flock to safety in the traditional store of value, the Gold price, amidst heightened risks of a US recession and financial market instability.
XAUUSD
Breaking
TradeWar
Gold
Commodities

Australian Dollar rises as US Dollar falls due to rising concerns over Fed’s independence
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday.
Australia
SEO
Majors
AUDUSD
Macroeconomics

NZD/USD remains capped below 0.6000 on escalating US-china trade tensions
The NZD/USD pair softens to near 0.5995 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) edges lower against the US Dollar amid the escalating trade war tensions between the US and China.
TradeWar
Majors
NZDUSD
Macroeconomics

Key Congress leader says every Treasury sale of debt is a 'hold your breath' moment
He doesn't sound too confident
Fed

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.2074 vs. 7.2055 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Tuesday at 7.2074 as compared to the previous day's fix of 7.2055.
Currencies
CentralBanks
USDCNY
PBOC

GBP/USD edges higher above 1.3350 as Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten Fed’s independence
The GBP/USD pair trades in positive territory around 1.3370 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Fears of a slowdown in the United States (US) and concerns over the Federal Reserve (Fed) independence drag the US Dollar (USD) lower and create a tailwind for a major pair.
Majors
Macroeconomics
GBPUSD

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a new 'crypto friendly boss
On Monday thenew SEC head was confirmed
BTC

Tesla offers five-year zero interest financing on refreshed Model Y in China
TSLA scrambling for sales
SPX
Nasdaq

South Korea will implement smaller tax cuts on oil products from May
Tax cuts will be extended, but trimmed
KRW

Shanghai’s gold ATM draws crowds as prices soar
Bring your gold for real-time pricing and 30 minute payouts
Gold

USD/CAD remains on the defensive below 1.3850 amid Fed independence fears
The USD/CAD pair loses ground to near 1.3835 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) amid fears of a slowdown in the US and concerns over the Federal Reserve's (Fed) independence.
USDCAD
Majors
Macroeconomics

Why you are hearing a lot, and will hear more, about bonded warehouses -Trump tariff whims
This might be of interest, its not directly related to financil markets though
SPX

Japan’s Akazawa: Agriculture will not be compromised in US tariff talks
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said early Tuesday he shares Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s stance that agriculture will not be compromised to protect the auto industry in US tariff talks.
TradeWar
UnitedStates
Japan
Macroeconomics


Japan economy min Akazawa confirms agriculture will not be compromised in US tariff talks
Japan is not just going to roll over on tariffs
JPY

Japan's Finance Minister to meet with US Treas Sec Bessent to discuss FX matters
Kato is setting up a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Bessent to discuss FX issues
JPY