The British pound edged lower on Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed investors towards the safe-haven US dollar. The renewed geopolitical uncertainty raised concerns that a fragile two-week ceasefire could collapse, weighing on risk sentiment across markets.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:04:48 -0400
March proved to be one of the weakest months for the German index in recent years, though conditions stabilised by mid-April. At present, the DAX (Germany 40 mini on FXOpen) is showing a solid recovery, trading around 24,650.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:44:07 -0400
The pound slipped on Monday after tensions between the U.S. and Iran rose sharply over the weekend, raising the prospect that a two-week ceasefire might collapse and pushing investors towards the safe-haven U.S. dollar.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:40:14 -0400
Oil prices jump 5% on April 20 as Iran re-closes the Strait of Hormuz following a US cargo ship seizure. Discover the technical levels for WTI and Brent crude now.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:28:52 -0400
Oil prices jump 5% on April 20 as Iran re-closes the Strait of Hormuz following a US cargo ship seizure. Discover the technical levels for WTI and Brent crude now.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:28:52 -0400
More to come.. This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:20:09 -0400
Another week has run its course, and it did not do so quietly.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:04:23 -0400
Tehran is definitely being quite vocal about the situation here to start the new week. Adding to this is that its military spokesperson has also come out to say that it is "ready to confront the US after aggression against Iranian ship".
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:02:08 -0400
Over the past two weeks, the US dollar has fallen to its lowest level since early March, giving back almost all the gains made since the start of the armed conflict in the Middle East. Talks with Iran are set to resume in the coming days.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:03 -0400
Canada CPI is expected to jump in March amid higher energy prices
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400
CEE FX: Limited impact from energy shock so far – Commerzbank
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:54:06 -0400
It is reported that Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic contacts since Sunday so as to try and get the US and Iran to sit down for talks "as soon as Tuesday".
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:29:25 -0400
DXY: New range forms as conflict risk lingers – ING
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:29:02 -0400
Oil: Strait tensions keep upside risks alive – Danske Bank
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:14:17 -0400
Market rallied last Friday after Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open'. At the same time other US (including President Trump) and non-US sources suggested that a deal on the nuclear program could be within reach.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:04:13 -0400
US Dollar Index holds gains near 98.50 due to renewed Middle East tensions
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:52:12 -0400
JPY: Yen weakens as rate hike expectations fade – MUFG
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:42:28 -0400
Last week was marked by a questionable rally on hopes that peace was just around the corner, but weekend news dampened that optimism, and the week opens on a mixed note with many unanswered questions. The Strait of Hormuz is reportedly closed again, Iran is not happy with the US blockade and even less with a ship being seized a few hours ago, and is no longer willing to attend the upcoming negotiations until the blockade is lifted.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:37:34 -0400
In Sweden, Riksbank governor Erik Thedéen will be holding a speech with the title: “The old world order is cancelled: Investments for competitiveness and security”. Markets will be looking for comments on how the US-Iran war might impact the policy decision from the Riksbank going forward.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:36:22 -0400
That isn't a surprise with the jump being largely from a sharp increase in prices for almost all energy products. Mind you, the year-on-year figure was -3.3% in February.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:25:20 -0400
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