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Apr 2026
After US–Iran negotiations frustrate investors, Sterling stays strong near 1.3460 as Tehran weighs ending enrichment

GBP/USD held near 1.3460 as Iran–US talks failed, Hormuz blockade began, dollar firmed, prices rose.

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Apr 2026
Rising Hormuz tensions keep USD/JPY near 159.70, slightly higher, as investors seek safe havens

USD/JPY rose near 159.70 as Hormuz tensions lifted oil, supporting dollar strength despite yen safe-haven demand.

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Apr 2026
Renewed Iran tensions lift WTI to about $95.70, up 5.90%, as blockade fears curb supply, below $100

WTI rose 5.9% near $95.70 as Hormuz tensions and shipping curbs threaten supply; Saudi pipeline restored.

14

Apr 2026
GBP gains versus JPY for sixth session, as higher oil weakens yen; cross trades near 214.87 high

GBP/JPY hit 214.87 as yen weakened on high oil, Middle East tensions, BoJ caution, UK inflation risks.

14

Apr 2026
Following Trump’s Iranian port blockade announcement, the dollar steadies, retreating from Asian peaks amid wider bearishness

Dollar strengthens after Trump announces Iranian port blockade, as oil rises and markets await scope details.

14

Apr 2026
OCBC strategists warn NZD gains from hawkish RBNZ talk may fade amid weak growth outlook

NZD rises on RBNZ hawkishness; markets price near three hikes, but OCBC sees delayed tightening, oil risks.

14

Apr 2026
Standard Chartered’s Bader Al Sarraf says Hormuz disruption cut Gulf exports, sidelining output, worsening inflation fears

Hormuz closure slashed Gulf exports 43%, idling 11mb/d; prices surged as markets price inflation shock.

14

Apr 2026
Amid Middle East conflict, speculators rebuild long dollar positions, favouring it as preferred safe-haven currency, says Foley

CFTC data show speculators rebuilding long USD positions, boosted by Middle East conflict, despite de-dollarisation pressures.

14

Apr 2026
Societe Generale economists say Eurozone activity weakened in Q1; German industry lagged, with Germany forecast 0.1% QoQ growth

Euro area Q1 activity disappointed; German industry weak. Oil shock smaller than 2022; wages may rise earlier.

14

Apr 2026
Deutsche Bank says ECB held March rates, expects two 25bp hikes, with markets pricing neutral 2% deposit rate

ECB holds rates at 2.0%; Deutsche Bank sees two hikes, markets imply third amid weak growth outlook.

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