GBP/USD holds gains above 1.3500 after UK CPI data
GBP/USD is keeping the latest uptick intact above 1.3500 in early Europe on Wednesday, showing little reaction to the mixed UK inflation report. The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose in line with estimates at 3.3% YoY, while on a monthly basis, CPI increased 0.7% in March, compared to a 0.6% growth estimated. Renewed US Dollar weakness is aiding the pair's bounce, as US-Iran ceasefire drives market optimism.
EUR/USD keeps range around 1.1750 amid cautious optimism
EUR/USD keeps its range around 1.1750 in European trading on Wednesday. The pair finds its feet as the US Dollar stays defensive amid renewed optimism surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire. However, continued US naval blockage of Iranina ports and Iran's no response on the ceasefire leave investors on edge.
Gold refreshes daily high after US-Iran ceasefire extension
Gold touches a fresh daily high heading into the European session, and recovers further from a one-week low, around the $4,669-$4,668 region. The US Dollar edges lower in reaction to a temporary extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, which in turn, is seen as a key factor offering some support to the commodity.
ATOM extends gains as bullish derivatives data supports upside, BTC surges to $77,500
Cosmos Hub price extends its gains, trading above $1.89, rallying nearly 8% so far this week as Bitcoin’s surge toward $77,500 supports broader crypto strength.
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Kevin Warsh: To please or not to please President Trump Premium
United States President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, faced senators, and there was no subtlety. When directly asked if he believes his nomination was directly linked to Trump’s “obsession” with lower rates, the answer was no surprise.
HSBC, OCBC predictions for Gold: Buy the dip
Gold prices have fluctuated significantly this 2026 so far, reaching an all-time high at almost $5,600 per troy ounce at the end of January, and then correcting to a low of $4,100 in March.
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Cardano Price Forecast: ADA recovery tests a key resistance breakout
Cardano extends gains above $0.2500 at press time on Wednesday, for the third consecutive day so far this week. Retail demand for ADA is heating up amid a buildup in the futures market positions.
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple extend gains amid US-Iran peace talks uncertainty
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple continue to extend gains on Wednesday despite lingering uncertainty surrounding the second round of US-Iran peace talks.
STOCKS
Stocks rebound as TACO Tuesday masks Oil volatility surge
The markets are trading a familiar rhythm, the kind that feels less like conviction and more like relief dressed up as risk appetite. U.S. equity futures clawed back from overnight lows after President Trump extended the Iran truce, but it was no clean pivot to peace.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: Fragile optimism pressures the US Dollar Premium
Gold: Bulls take action on growing optimism about a permanent US-Iran truce Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on the back foot but managed to reverse its direction.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling sees bullish consolidation ahead of a Big week Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) built on the recovery against the US Dollar (USD) and refreshed two-month highs near 1.3600, but sellers quickly jumped in. Despite the late pullback, GBP/USD booked the second straight weekly gain, thanks to another leg higher heading into the weekend.
Bitcoin: BTC textbook breakout move in play
Bitcoin (BTC) extends gains, up 6% so far this week, trading above $75,000 on Friday, with a technical bullish breakout pattern scenario in play. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further boosted risk sentiment, driving assets such as BTC higher.
USD/JPY: Stuck in a range as Hormuz risks counter Iran diplomacy hopes Premium
The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 158.25 region, or over a one-week trough, and gains some follow-through positive traction on Friday.
Week ahead – Data to switch focus from US-Iran optimism to war impact
March CPI due in Canada, Japan, New Zealand and UK. Flash April PMIs also on tap ahead of central bank decisions. Kevin Warsh’s Senate hearing to likely overshadow US data.
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RedotPay integrates SUI and USDC-Sui to enable seamless stablecoin-based payments and global payouts
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