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Japan’s Kato: Deeply concerned about US tariffs affecting Japan, world economy
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Thursday that he is “deeply concerned about US tariffs affecting Japan, world economy.”
Japan
USDJPY
TradeWar

A lesson on trading "old news"
Fed Chair Powell's speech yesterday triggered some selling in the stock market but the market eventually erased all the losses. There's a lesson here.
market overview

EUR/GBP trades in the red below 0.8600 mark ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/GBP cross struggles to capitalize on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 0.8525-0.8520 area or a fresh weekly low and attracts some intraday sellers on Thursday.
Crosses
ECB
Currencies
TradeWar
EURGBP

NZD/USD remains below five-month highs near 0.5950, US Jobless Claims eyed
NZD/USD breaks its winning streak that began on April 9, slipping to around 0.5920 during Thursday’s European session. The pair remains subdued near its five-month high of 0.5945 level as the US Dollar gains traction, supported by stronger-than-expected consumer spending data.
Majors
NewZealand
NZDUSD
Macroeconomics

CAD: Waiting for the tariff impact – Commerzbank
The Bank of Canada (BoC) decided yesterday to keep interest rates unchanged and stressed that it would wait to see the impact of the US tariffs.
Technical Analysis
Canada
BOC
USDCAD
Banks

Bitcoin consolidates at a key level as the market awaits a catalyst for a breakout
We haven't seen much action in the bitcoin market after the Trump's pause as traders switched their focus on trade negotiations
BTC

AUD/JPY remains above 90.50 following disappointing Japan’s export data
AUD/JPY recovers its recent losses registered in the previous session, trading near 90.70 during Thursday’s European session. The recovery is largely driven by weakness in the Japanese Yen (JPY), following disappointing export data from Japan for March.
Crosses
Australia
AUDJPY
Japan
Macroeconomics

Neither hard data nor a rather hawkish Powell are helping the US Dollar – Commerzbank
The US Dollar (USD) had another bad day on Wednesday, suffering several losses – EUR/USD even briefly traded above 1.14. However, this was not really due to the data, which was mixed at best.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Fed
Banks
DollarIndex

Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD tumbles to near $32.50 as USD strives to gain ground
Silver price (XAG/USD) falls sharply to near $32.50 in Thursday’s European session after failing to extend a 10-day rally above the key resistance of $33.00. The white metal corrects as the US Dollar (USD) strives to gain ground near its recent lows.
Silver
SupportResistance
TradeWar
Fed
XAGUSD

USD: Powell rejects rescuer role – ING
Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered the clearest message since 'liberation day' yesterday, which was unquestionably hawkish, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Technical Analysis
Fed
Banks
DollarIndex

Japan finance minister expresses deep concern over impact of Trump's tariffs
Japan finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, remarks to Reuters in an interview
JPY

Little reason for the ECB to surprise us with a hawkish stance – Commerzbank
Today's ECB decision will be the highlight of the trading week. After the market briefly doubted that there would be another rate cut today, such a move is now almost fully priced in, Commerzbank's FX analyst Michael Pfister notes.
ECB
CentralBanks
Banks

EUR: Consensus cut, no guidance by ECB – ING
We expect a 25bp rate cut by the ECB today. Consensus is unanimous, and markets are fully pricing in the move, so the impact on the euro may prove limited, ING's FX analyst Francesco Pesole notes.
Technical Analysis
EURUSD
Banks

EUR/USD declines as ECB cuts interest rates, guides grim outlook
EUR/USD faces selling pressure and declines to near 1.1340 during North American trading hours on Thursday.
ECB
EURUSD
Fed
SEO
InterestRate

GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Tests crucial resistance zone at nine-day EMA near 189.00
GBP/JPY recovers its recent losses from the previous session, trading around 188.90 during the early European hours on Thursday.
Crosses
Technical Analysis
GBPJPY

Palladium price today: Rare metals down at the start of the European session
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) trade with a negative tone at the beginning of Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Palladium (XPD) changes hands at $954.32 a troy ounce, with the XPD/USD pair easing from its previous close at $972.85.
Platinum
Palladium
Commodities

Crude oil is back at testing the key resistance. Imminent breakout or another failure?
Crude oil had a good day yesterday amid positive Chinese comments and fresh sanctions on Iran
Oil

China maintains it is open to negotiations with US on trade, calls for mutual respect
Remarks by the Chinese commerce ministry
CNY

Crude Oil price today: WTI price bullish at European opening
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Thursday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $62.22 per barrel, up from Wednesday’s close at $61.95.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $65.34 price posted on Wednesday, and trading at $65.54.

USD/CAD gathers strength above 1.3850 as Fed remains in wait-and-see mode
The USD/CAD pair strengthens to near 1.3885 during the early European session on Thursday. Hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Powell and stronger Retail Sales provide some support for the Greenback. Trading volume is likely to be lightened ahead of the Good Friday holiday.
BOC
USDCAD
Majors
Macroeconomics

European indices mostly lower to kick start the day
Some catching up to do with the losses in Wall Street yesterday but the overall mood is better so far today
Stocks

US Dollar Index maintains position around 99.50 ahead of Initial Jobless Claims data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is slightly stronger, hovering around 99.50, buoyed by solid consumer spending data.
Fed
Majors
Macroeconomics
DollarIndex

ECB Press Conference: Lagarde comments on policy outlook after cutting key rates by 25 bps
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the April policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
Breaking
ECB
SEO
CentralBanks
InterestRate

India Gold price today: Gold eases from all-time highs
Despite looming tariff uncertainty, the US Dollat attempts a bounce heading toward Good Friday, fuelling a mild retreat in Comex Gold price from all-time highs of $3,358 reached early Thursday.
Gold
India
Commodities
RiskAppetite

Forex Today: Market mood improves as focus shifts to ECB
Here is what you need to know on Thursday, April 17:
Currencies
Majors
EconomicIndicator
Commodities
Macroeconomics

What are the main events for today?
The highlights include the ECB Policy Decision and the US Jobless Claims, but the focus remains on tariff negotiations
market overview

Eurostoxx futures -0.3% in early European trading
A slightly lower open beckons for European stocks later
Stocks

EUR/GBP holds below 0.8600 ahead of ECB rate decision
The EUR/GBP cross attracts some sellers to around 0.8590 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) weakens against the Pound Sterling (GBP) as the European Central Bank (ECB) is anticipated to deliver a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut later in the session.
Crosses
EURGBP
Macroeconomics

Switzerland March trade balance CHF 6.35 billion vs CHF 4.80 billion prior
Latest data released by SECO - 17 April 2025
CHF


BoJ’s Nagakawa: Financial markets are reflecting uncertain situation
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Junko Nagakawa is back on the wires on Thursday, that “financial markets are reflecting uncertain situation.”
BOJ
CentralBanks
USDJPY
InterestRate

NZD/USD Price Forecast: Extends rejection slide from 50% Fibo.; drops to 0.5900 neighborhood
The NZD/USD pair retreats from the vicinity of mid-0.5900s, or a fresh year-to-date high touched during the Asian session this Thursday, in reaction to stronger-than-expected consumer inflation figures from New Zealand.
NZDUSD
CPI
RBNZ
Technical Analysis
Currencies

Dollar steadier as risk bounces a little ahead of European trading today
It's all gone wonky when the dollar and risk moves in tandem
USD

USD/CHF holds gains near 0.8150, hovers near multi-year lows due to safe-haven demand
The USD/CHF pair is attempting to recover from recent losses registered in the previous session, trading around 0.8160 during Thursday’s Asian hours. However, it remains close to the 0.8099 mark—its lowest level since September 2011, touched on April 11.
USDCHF
Macroeconomics
Majors
Switzerland

EUR/USD Price Forecast: Softens to near 1.1350, overbought RSI condition eyed
The EUR/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 1.1365 during the early European session on Thursday. Traders might prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision later on Thursday.
EURUSD
Majors
Macroeconomics

FX option expiries for Apr 17 NY cut
FX option expiries for Apr 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time via DTCC can be found below.
Currencies
Options

EUR/JPY trades with positive bias above 162.00; lacks follow-through ahead of ECB
The EUR/JPY cross attracts buyers for the second straight day and climbs back above the 162.00 mark during the Asian session on Thursday.
EURJPY
ECB
BOJ
TradeWar
Currencies

Gold price moves further away from all-time peak amid profit-taking; $3,300 holds the key for bulls
Gold price (XAU/USD) remains depressed below a fresh all-time peak touched earlier this Thursday and touches a daily low, around the $3,314 area during the first half of the European session. Hopes of US trade negotiations trigger a modest recovery in the global risk sentiment.
TradeWar
Fed
SEO
Gold
Commodities


WTI holds gains near $62.50 due to concerns over tighter global supply
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price extends its gains for a second consecutive day, trading around $62.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Thursday. The rally is fueled by concerns over tighter global supply following new US sanctions on Iran.
Oil
WTI
Macroeconomics
Commodities
Majors