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The United Arab Emirates exits OPEC, shaking global energy market
April 28, 2026, 1:05:37 PM UTC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announces its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies (OPEC+), marking a major turning point for the balance of the global energy market.
ReadUnited States Housing Price Index (MoM) came in at 0% below forecasts (0.2%) in February
April 28, 2026, 1:00:01 PM UTC
United States Housing Price Index (MoM) came in at 0% below forecasts (0.2%) in February
ReadUnited States S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices (YoY) down to 0.9% in February from previous 1.2%
April 28, 2026, 1:00:00 PM UTC
United States S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices (YoY) down to 0.9% in February from previous 1.2%
ReadUnited States Redbook Index (YoY) climbed from previous 6.7% to 7.7% in April 24
April 28, 2026, 12:55:01 PM UTC
United States Redbook Index (YoY) climbed from previous 6.7% to 7.7% in April 24
ReadJPY: BoJ holds but signals summer hike – Danske Bank
April 28, 2026, 12:43:53 PM UTC
Danske Bank’s Danske Research Team notes that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept its policy rate at 0.75% with a closer 6-3 vote, reinforcing expectations for a potential June or summer hike.
ReadFed: Leadership change and rate-cut pressure – Commerzbank
April 28, 2026, 12:25:33 PM UTC
Antje Praefcke at Commerzbank discusses the likely confirmation of Kevin Warsh as new Fed Chair in May, potentially succeeding Jerome Powell by mid‑month.
ReadUnited States ADP Employment Change 4-week average dipped from previous 54.8K to 39.3K in April 4
April 28, 2026, 12:15:22 PM UTC
United States ADP Employment Change 4-week average dipped from previous 54.8K to 39.3K in April 4
ReadGold hits four-week low as firmer US Dollar, Oil-driven inflation weigh
April 28, 2026, 12:10:54 PM UTC
Gold (XAU/USD) slips to a near one-month low, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD) and mounting Oil-driven inflation concerns, as investors await clearer signals on stalled diplomatic efforts between the United States (US) and Iran to end the war.
ReadUSD: Risk resilience caps gains – ING
April 28, 2026, 12:04:34 PM UTC
ING strategist Francesco Pesole notes that despite higher Oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty, the Dollar has only found limited support as resilient US equities and month‑end flows weigh on USD performance.
ReadBrazil Mid-month Inflation rose from previous 0.44% to 0.89% in April
April 28, 2026, 12:00:07 PM UTC
Brazil Mid-month Inflation rose from previous 0.44% to 0.89% in April
ReadWTI Oil rises to $98.00 with the US-Iran peace process stalled
April 28, 2026, 11:54:22 AM UTC
Crude prices appreciated for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, with the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel changing hands at $98.00 at the time of writing, its highest price since April 13.
ReadUSD/JPY Price Forecast: Recovers strongly after testing Descending Triangle breakout
April 28, 2026, 11:53:10 AM UTC
The USD/JPY pair is up 0.17% to near 159.70 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The pair trades higher as the US Dollar (USD) outperforms its peers ahead of the two-day Federal Reserve (Fed) policy meeting, which will start later in the day.
ReadUSD/JPY: Intervention risks rise with BoJ caution – TD Securities
April 28, 2026, 11:43:54 AM UTC
TD Securities analysts note that the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) decision to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.75% and Governor Ueda’s lack of clear guidance for June have disappointed markets.
ReadUSD/CAD edges higher as safe-haven demand meets Oil-supported Canadian Dollar
April 28, 2026, 11:34:18 AM UTC
USD/CAD trades around 1.3665 on Tuesday, up 0.27% on the day, rebounding after briefly dipping below the 1.3600 mark on Monday. The upside move remains limited in a context shaped by diverging fundamental forces.
ReadBrent: Prices hold near recent highs – Deutsche Bank
April 28, 2026, 11:24:28 AM UTC
Deutsche Bank strategists note that Brent Oil has climbed to its highest level in three weeks as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran stall.
ReadSilver Price Forecast: XAG/USD plunges below $73 amid caution ahead of Fed’s policy
April 28, 2026, 11:19:25 AM UTC
Silver price (XAG/USD) is down almost 3% below $73.00 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal faces intense selling pressure as investors turn cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement on Wednesday.
ReadEUR/HUF: Downtrend extends with key supports – Societe Generale
April 28, 2026, 11:17:14 AM UTC
Societe Generale analysts expect no change by the MNB today at 6.25% and describe EUR/HUF extending its decline after failing above the 200‑day moving average in March, with an interim low near 360.
ReadBoE: Policy pause seen as restrictive – Standard Chartered
April 28, 2026, 11:11:32 AM UTC
Standard Chartered strategists Christopher Graham and John Davies expect the Bank of England (BoE) to keep the base rate at 3.75% at the 30 April meeting, with a prolonged pause through this year.
ReadEUR/USD holds losses below 1.1700 with ECB and Fed coming into focus
April 28, 2026, 10:43:44 AM UTC
The Euro (EUR) has reversed the previous two trading days' recovery against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday and languishes right below 1.1700 ahead of the US session opening.
ReadUS Energy Secretary Wright: Trump is focused on getting right deal with Iran
April 28, 2026, 10:36:11 AM UTC
United States (US) State Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said during the European trading session on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is focused on getting the right deal with Iran.
ReadIndia Industrial Output below expectations (4.2%) in March: Actual (4.1%)
April 28, 2026, 10:31:23 AM UTC
India Industrial Output below expectations (4.2%) in March: Actual (4.1%)
ReadIndia Manufacturing Output fell from previous 6% to 4.3% in March
April 28, 2026, 10:31:07 AM UTC
India Manufacturing Output fell from previous 6% to 4.3% in March
ReadIndia Cumulative Industrial Output remains unchanged at 4.1% in March
April 28, 2026, 10:31:05 AM UTC
India Cumulative Industrial Output remains unchanged at 4.1% in March
ReadUSD/INR approaches all-time highs amid elevated oil prices
April 28, 2026, 10:24:25 AM UTC
The Indian Rupee (INR) weakens further against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday after a brief pause in the last two trading days. The USD/INR pair jumps to near 94.50 as elevated oil prices continue to hurt the Indian Rupee.
ReadAUD/USD Price Forecast: Likely display one-sided strong move post Aussie Q1 CPI data
April 28, 2026, 10:18:34 AM UTC
The AUD/USD pair trades 0.16% lower at around 0.7175 during the European trading session on Tuesday.
ReadHUF: Market repricing supports stable policy – Commerzbank
April 28, 2026, 10:08:48 AM UTC
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister expects an uneventful Hungarian National Bank (MNB) meeting, with all surveyed economists and market pricing pointing to unchanged rates over the next six months.
ReadUSD/JPY: Oil prices defends against hawks – Societe Generale
April 28, 2026, 9:50:13 AM UTC
Societe Generale analysts note USD/JPY failed to sustain a breakout above its multi‑year range and is consolidating above the 50‑day moving average. They highlight a crucial support zone around 158.30/157.50 and resistance near 160.50.
ReadSilver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data
April 28, 2026, 9:32:11 AM UTC
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.42 per troy ounce, down 2.78% from the $75.52 it cost on Monday.
ReadBrent: Higher forecasts with disruption risks – ING
April 28, 2026, 9:18:39 AM UTC
ING’s Warren Patterson raises ICE Brent forecasts as prolonged disruption through the Strait of Hormuz persists and peace talks between the US and Iran stall.
ReadNZD/USD remains steady after slipping below 0.5900
April 28, 2026, 9:06:09 AM UTC
NZD/USD depreciates after two days of gains, trading around 0.5890 during the European hours on Tuesday. The pair loses ground as the US Dollar (USD) advances due to increased safe-haven demand amid stalled United States (US)-Iran peace talks.
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