BoE FPC: Global supply shock from Middle East war adds to rising vulnerabilities

In its Financial Policy Committee (FPC) statement released on Wednesday and reported by Reuters, the Bank of England (BoE) said the United Kingdom’s (UK) financial system remains resilient but warned that global risks are increasing as geopolitical tensions and stretched asset valuations raise the l

EUR/USD: Upside bias within capped range – UOB

UOB analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann highlight a sharp EUR/USD rebound from 1.1446 to 1.1563, with scope for further gains toward 1.1595 while 1.1620 is seen as strong resistance.

AUD/JPY rises to near 110.00 as Middle East tensions de-escalate

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.

US mulls exiting NATO – The Telegraph

United States (US) President Donald Trump said to the United Kingdom (UK) Daily Telegraph that he is strongly considering pulling the US out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Trump added that he always knew NATO was a 'Paper Tiger'.

GBP: Energy vulnerability threatens recent resilience – MUFG

MUFG’s Head of Research Derek Halpenny warns that the Pound’s (GBP) strong March performance looks vulnerable. He links Sterling’s gains mainly to yields, while highlighting the UK’s rising energy import dependency, shrinking refinery capacity, and risks of refined fuel shortages.

USD: Yields slide and Dollar softens – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Global Daily notes US Treasury yields have fallen for two sessions as Fed Chair Powell downplayed the need for rate hikes and markets reassessed inflation risks.