EUR/USD Price Forecast: Sees more upside above 1.1800 as risk-on intensifies

The EUR/USD pair trades firmly near 1.1760 during the early European trading session on Tuesday, the highest level seen in six weeks. The major currency pair reflects strength as market sentiment remains risk-on due to optimism towards a permanent ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran.

CHF: Safe-haven puzzle and SNB signals – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that despite the war-related volatility in G10 FX, the Swiss Franc (CHF) has been one of the weakest G10 currencies, even though it remains a key safe haven.

Japanese Yen gains as oil slide eases stagflation concerns in Japan

The Japanese Yen (JPY) gains against the US Dollar (USD) as easing oil prices fade stagflation concerns in Japan. However, the recent surge in energy costs linked to Middle East concerns, fueled expectations of a near-term Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike.

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Asian stocks rally on US-Iran optimism, Nikkei 225 leads

Asian stock markets add significant gains on Tuesday as comments from United States (US) President Donald Trump and Vice President (VP) JD Vance, hinting that talks with Iran were not a complete failure, have prompted demand for risk-sensitive assets.