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Oil prices have decreased following the announcement of a ceasefire. Former President Trump stated that Iran and Israel have agreed to a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE.”
Confusion arose as CNN reported Iran had not received such a proposal. However, confirmation of the ceasefire agreement by a senior Iranian official has been reported by Reuters.
Impact On Global Currencies
Alongside the drop in oil prices, the US dollar has also weakened. The Euro, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, British pound, and Japanese yen have strengthened.
In contrast, the Canadian dollar and Swiss franc have shown less movement. The ceasefire brings hope for lasting peace, although doubts remain.
The recent drop in oil prices followed a bold statement made by Trump, announcing a comprehensive ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Questions emerged almost immediately, especially as CNN reported that Iranian channels had yet to acknowledge receiving any formal proposal. Yet, Reuters soon followed with confirmation from an unnamed senior Iranian official that a ceasefire had indeed been agreed, which helped steady the narrative, albeit briefly.
Markets reacted in predictable fashion. The price of oil softened, prompted by a perceived reduction in geopolitical risk tied to a major oil-producing region. At the same time, a weakening US dollar provided further evidence that sentiment had improved—or rather, immediate concerns had been downgraded. Key global currencies rose in response. The euro saw a modest but broad-based gain; the Australian and New Zealand dollars, often viewed as risk-sensitive, also gained. Sterling appreciated, reflective of broader dollar weakness and perhaps also renewed positioning across currency pairs. Even the yen caught a bid, signalling waning demand for US dollar safety.
Analysis Of Market Reactions
However, not all currencies mirrored this movement. The Canadian dollar, commonly linked to commodities, remained relatively steady in relation to oil’s retreat. This reaction may highlight how positioning in the loonie was already stretched ahead of the announcement. Similarly, the Swiss franc—another perceived haven—saw little change, suggesting that traders had already begun reducing exposure before events had fully played out in the headlines.
So what does all this mean? The reported ceasefire has clearly triggered short-term risk-on dynamics: reduced appetite for the US dollar, improved sentiment in higher-beta currencies, and selling pressure across oil-linked instruments. But traders should be cautious about assuming this is the new status quo. The initial uncertainty around the announcement underlines how fragile the underlying agreement may be. Mixed news flow demands a nimble approach—positions established on assumptions rather than verified developments are at greater risk of being unwound quickly.
In light of how various assets have behaved, we should anticipate more erratic short-term swings if further details surface or if either side in the region re-engages in hostile rhetoric. The sensitivity of oil-linked derivatives to this news makes them particularly vulnerable to retracement should optimism fade. Likewise, FX positions tied to broader sentiment shifts—such as AUD/USD or NZD/JPY—may also be exposed to reversal if market tone deteriorates.
This isn’t the time to chase stretched moves; instead, it’s about gauging whether follow-through has credible backing. The Reuters confirmation provided a stabilising effect, but sourcing remains limited, and follow-up verification will be required before price action can fully settle. Week-ahead volatility could be shaped more by headlines than fundamentals. Until then, position sizes may need to be adjusted accordingly, and risk limits held a little tighter.
