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Markets Cautious Ahead of FOMC as Dollar Firms and Yen Pairs Weaken | 28th April 2026
Markets are cautious ahead of FOMC, with USD firm on geopolitical support. Gold stays weak, EUR/USD consolidates, and Yen pairs decline after BoJ signals. USD/CHF remains bullish. Overall, markets are range-bound, awaiting Fed guidance for the next move.
Moneta Markets
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Forex ignores central bank hawks, favouring oil exporters
The US dollar strengthened amid rising oil prices and doubts that the ‘hawkish’ rhetoric from the Fed’s rivals would lead to widespread monetary policy tightening.
FxPro
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Yen Gains Support Following Bank of Japan Decision
USD/JPY edged lower on Tuesday, touching 159.26. The Bank of Japan left its interest rate unchanged at 0.75% per annum, as widely expected.
RoboForex
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Rising Oil prices dampen risk appetite
Investors grow impatient with the slow progress in US-Iran talks; Oil prices edge higher again as the Hormuz Strait remains closed, putting gold under pressure; BoJ does not surprise with a rate hike, but hawkish dissenters keep dollar/yen below 160; Focus shifts to US data calendar and 7-year US auction;
XM Group
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Bitcoin and Solana bears are attempting to reverse the trend
Market capitalisation is falling, with BTC and Solana under pressure, despite rising investment in crypto funds and record activity on Ethereum.
FxPro
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Crypto & Fiat: Competing Systems or a Shared Future?
Fiat remains the core of everyday finance, while crypto is expanding trading, investing, and digital value transfer. Together, both systems may shape a more flexible financial future.
VT Markets
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BoJ in Focus as Iran Awaits U.S. Response
Today’s focus turns to the Bank of Japan, the first major central bank to announce its policy decision this week. Ongoing Middle East tensions mean the BoJ is widely expected to keep rates unchanged in April. However, markets will closely watch whether the governor’s press conference signals a possible June rate hike. Market expectations for a June rate hike have risen to 76%. For USD/JPY, the 160
ATFX
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XAUUSD Under Pressure as Oil Lifts Inflation Fears
Higher oil prices and Fed uncertainty pushed gold lower as traders reassessed inflation risk, dollar strength and rate expectations.
VT Markets
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EBC Markets Briefing | Swiss franc down; Micron stock jumped
On April 28, the Swiss franc fell on US-Iran tensions and energy pressures; Swiss trade weakened, Micron gained, AMD was downgraded, and uranium drew investor interest.
EBC Financial Group
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Yuan Holds Steady as Fed Decision Keeps Traders Cautious
Fed uncertainty kept USD/CNH in a tight range as traders weighed PBOC guidance and China’s export resilience.
VT Markets
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Central Bank Marathon: Analyzing Monetary Policy Amid Energy Sector Dynamics
Global markets are entering a critical phase as the Fed, ECB, and BoJ prepare to signal their next policy direction amid persistent inflation pressures and rising energy prices. Investors are closely watching interest rate guidance and its potential impact on the USD, EUR, JPY, and risk assets. This week’s decisions could shape global market sentiment in the period ahead.
IUX
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Airline Stocks Brace for Summer Cost Surge
Rising jet fuel costs are testing airline margins as traders wait to see whether summer demand can absorb higher fares.
VT Markets
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Central banks are taking the initiative
The US dollar initially rose at the start of the week, following oil prices, but quickly turned lower, losing a quarter of a per cent against a basket of major currencies since the start of the day.
FxPro
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The crypto market has yet to satisfy sellers
The crypto market is holding its ground, with Bitcoin facing resistance as it approaches $80K; sentiment is improving, but the risk of selloffs remains amid news developments and investor activity.
FxPro
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Oil: Up or Down – Take Your Pick
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East are keeping markets on edge, with negotiations failing to deliver real progress. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key pressure point, supporting oil above $100 and driving gas shortages. Even with potential de-escalation, structural supply constraints and rising logistics costs suggest energy prices may remain elevated.
Headway
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Today Technical Analysis: Gold remains range-bound as the US Dollar Index breaks above the 99.00 level
Gold is trading near $4,712 after rebounding from $4,657. Price has stabilized following recent weakness and is now oscillating around its moving averages. MA10 and MA20 are close to current price, while MA5 is slightly above, showing a neutral consolidation phase. The market appears to be waiting for a breakout catalyst.
STARTRADER
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Today Fundamental Analysis: Asian stocks extend their gains despite geopolitical tensions, Brent settles above $100
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher on Monday as investors remained focused on strong economic momentum and equity gains, despite renewed diplomatic setbacks between the U.S. and Iran and ongoing Middle East tensions. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.4% to a new record high above 60,900, while South Korea’s Kospi jumped 1.8%, also reaching fresh highs of 6,657.
STARTRADER
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Gold Declines Amid Geopolitics, with Optimism Limited
Gold fell below 4,700 USD per troy ounce on Monday, extending last week's losses. Pressure on the precious metal has intensified following the breakdown of attempts to resume negotiations between the US and Iran, as well as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, supporting inflationary risks.
RoboForex
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Markets Mixed as Iran Talks Stall, Driving Divergence Across Gold, Silver and FX | 27th April 2026
Markets are mixed as stalled US–Iran talks create uncertainty. Gold stays weak below $4,700, while silver gains. EUR/USD stabilizes, GBP/USD remains pressured, and NZD/USD edges higher. Overall, divergence persists with USD dynamics and geopolitics driving cautious sentiment.
Moneta Markets
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Central Bank Super Week Begins as Middle East Risks Persist
U.S. equities closed at record highs on Friday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq supported by optimism that the U.S. and Iran may begin talks to end their conflict. A sharp rally in Intel shares also helped semiconductor stocks extend their gains. For the week, the S&P 500 rose 0.55%, the Nasdaq gained 1.5%, while the Dow Jones fell 0.44%. U.S. Treasury yields moved higher in choppy trading, while
ATFX
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