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Apr 2026
Renewed US–Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions lift WTI, with the US crude benchmark trading near $86.70

WTI trades near $86.70 as US-Iran Hormuz tensions rise; markets await API inventory report for demand signals.

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Apr 2026
After peaking, the Canadian dollar eases against USD; rising oil curbs losses as USD/CAD reclaims 1.3700

USD/CAD rebounded above 1.3700 as US-Iran Hormuz tensions lifted USD; rising oil bolstered CAD, limiting gains.

20

Apr 2026
After trade balance figures and a PBoC decision, NZD/USD recovers, hovering near 0.5880 in Asia

NZD/USD rebounded near 0.5880 after NZ trade surplus; China held LPRs steady; USD gained on Iran tensions.

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Apr 2026
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8648, above Friday’s 6.8622 and Reuters’ 6.8291 estimate

PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8648, highlighting policy tools, state control, and private banking landscape.

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Apr 2026
Sterling weakens as US-Iran tensions boost the dollar, while GBP/USD gaps lower, retreating from 1.3600 highs

GBP/USD fell after bearish gap as US-Iran tensions boosted dollar, while BoE hike bets supported sterling.

20

Apr 2026
During Asian hours, EUR/USD stays below 1.1760, pressured by renewed US–Iran tensions after gapping down

EUR/USD edged higher but stayed near 1.1750 as dollar demand rose on renewed US–Iran tensions.

20

Apr 2026
China’s PBoC kept interest rates at 3%, matching market expectations and offering no surprise changes

PBOC held interest rates steady at 3%, matching expectations, signaling no policy change and offering no details.

20

Apr 2026
China’s central bank keeps April Loan Prime Rates steady: one-year 3.00%, five-year 3.50% unchanged

PBOC held China’s Loan Prime Rates steady; AUD/USD slipped after decision amid broader monetary policy context.

20

Apr 2026
Iran’s military claims the US breached a ceasefire, attacking its merchant ship, and vows swift retaliation

Iran claims US attacked its commercial ship, violating ceasefire; vows retaliation, while WTI crude drops sharply.

20

Apr 2026
Renewed US–Iran tensions lift the dollar, leaving USD/JPY near 159.10 as the yen weakens slightly

USD/JPY holds near 159.10 as dollar strengthens on US-Iran tensions; Japan officials signal readiness for intervention.

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