Analysis

Ceasefire Extended, Focus Turns to UK Inflation

Ceasefire Extended, Focus Turns to UK Inflation

Today’s market focus will centre on the expiry of the two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, with investors closely watching Iran’s response after Trump announced an indefinite extension. In the UK, attention turns to March CPI and PPI. Year-on-year CPI is expected to rise further to 3.3% from 3.0%, suggesting inflation pressures may continue to delay Bank of England rate cuts.
ATFX | 42 days ago
EBITDA Reimagined as Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs, and Donald Announcements

EBITDA Reimagined as Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs, and Donald Announcements

The market’s ironic redefinition of EBITDA — Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs, and Donald Announcements — reflects a shift towards headline-driven pricing. Geopolitics and policy signals are moving assets faster than fundamentals, creating sharper volatility. In this environment, timing and risk management matter as much as analysis.
Headway | 43 days ago
The euro has closed the gap but is in no hurry to rise

The euro has closed the gap but is in no hurry to rise

EURUSD managed to close the gap down formed at the market open on Monday but is in no hurry to move higher. Investors prefer to wait for Iran’s participation in talks with the US and the outcome of those discussions.
FxPro | 43 days ago
Markets await US-Iran talks and Warsh testimony

Markets await US-Iran talks and Warsh testimony

US-Iran direct talks in focus, as the two-week ceasefire is seen being extended; Markets are in anticipation mode as the probability of another failed meeting is rather high; Focus shifts to US retail sales and Warsh’s Senate testimony; The Q&A session could offer some clues on Warsh’s current monetary policy stance;
XM Group | 43 days ago
Pound Declines Amid Geopolitics and Political Risks

Pound Declines Amid Geopolitics and Political Risks

GBP/USD traded at 1.3515 on Tuesday as the US dollar strengthened. Pressure on the pound intensified at the start of the week following a sharp escalation of the US-Iran conflict, with markets fearing the breakdown of the truce and rotating into safe-haven assets.
RoboForex | 43 days ago
Markets Watch Warsh, US Retail Sales, Iran Risks

Markets Watch Warsh, US Retail Sales, Iran Risks

Today’s focus: Investors will closely watch the U.S. Senate confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, as it could shape expectations for the Fed’s next policy direction. In prepared remarks, Warsh is expected to say he is “committed to ensuring that monetary policymaking remains strictly independent.”
ATFX | 43 days ago
S&P 500 Extends Rally on Strong Seasonality and Earnings Momentum

S&P 500 Extends Rally on Strong Seasonality and Earnings Momentum

The S&P 500 continues to benefit from favorable April seasonality and robust earnings momentum. With 84% of companies beating revenue expectations and 88% exceeding EPS forecasts, the index has reached a new high near 7,150. A further upside remains plausible, though expectations are becoming increasingly demanding.
Headway | 44 days ago
Another week, another gap down for EURUSD

Another week, another gap down for EURUSD

The US dollar opened the week with a 0.2% gap upwards, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets. EUR/USD has opened with a downward gap for the second five-day period in a row due to signs of an escalating conflict in the Middle East.
FxPro | 44 days ago