ING analysts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Oil prices, including Brent and WTI, have dropped below $100 as US President Trump signalled a possible end to the war with Iran.
EUR/GBP trades around 0.8725 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 0.10% on the day.
The Indian Rupee (INR) bounces back against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after a holiday due to the Shri Mahavir Jayanti the previous day.
Eurozone Unemployment Rate above expectations (6.1%) in February: Actual (6.2%)
AUD/JPY gains ground for the second consecutive trading day, trading around 110.10 during the European hours on Wednesday. The currency cross appreciates as the risk-sensitive Australian Dollar (AUD) receives support amid de-escalating Middle East tensions.
Greece Unemployment Rate (MoM) up to 8.5% in February from previous 7.7%
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes Eurozone inflation accelerated to 2.5% year-on-year in March 2026, mainly on higher energy costs, while food and core pressures stayed moderate.
The Euro (EUR) accelerated its recovery against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Wednesday, reaching session highs above 183.80, from 182.65 lows on Monday, fuelled by the release of stronger-than-expected Eurozone manufacturing figures and a brighter market mood.
The EUR/USD pair extends Tuesday’s recovery on Wednesday, trading 0.3% higher to near 1.1600 during the European session. The major currency pair gains as demand for safe-haven assets has diminished due to increased hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Standard Chartered economists Dan Pan and Steve Englander argue that additional US tax refunds under the OBBBA will be smaller than markets and Congress expect, limiting their impact on 2026 US growth.
Bank of Japan (BoJ) policymaker Toichiro Asada said during European trading hours on Wednesday that higher oil prices have prompted upside inflation risks.
ING’s Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson report that Gold has extended gains for a third session, with spot prices moving above $4,700/oz as hopes grow that war in the Middle East could end within weeks.
