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USD/JPY Builds Positioning Ahead of Signals from the Bank of Japan


USD/JPY dynamics continue to be driven by the persistent yield gap between US and Japanese government bonds. With the Federal Reserve maintaining a relatively hawkish stance and keeping rates elevated as of April 2026, the Bank of Japan remains extremely cautious in its path towards policy normalisation. This divergence in monetary policy continues to underpin demand for the US dollar.

The dollar is also supported by its safe-haven appeal amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. However, upside momentum is being restrained by the proximity of the key 160.00 level. Historical precedent suggests a heightened risk of currency intervention by Japan's Ministry of Finance around this threshold. Investors are now focused on the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting on 28 April, which could reshape market expectations for the pair's next move.



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Oil Markets: Why Could the Risk Premium Fade


Oil markets have recently reacted to geopolitical developments — but the more important signal may lie in how price action is evolving afterwards.

In this video, we look at why the risk premium in oil could begin to fade, despite ongoing tensions. The focus is not only on supply-side headlines, but on positioning, market adaptation, and shifting expectations around potential de-escalation.

When significant news fails to push prices higher, it may indicate that risks are already priced in — or that market participants are reassessing their impact.

This shifts the framework from reacting to headlines towards analysing market behaviour and follow-through.

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DAX Uptrend at Risk from Fundamentals


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. The rebound has been largely driven by gains in Rheinmetall and Infineon, highlighting investor preference for defence and technology stocks amid the current geopolitical backdrop.

The index remains highly sensitive to developments around the Strait of Hormuz. Ongoing reports of blockades and resumptions in shipping continue to fuel uncertainty in energy markets, directly affecting costs for German industry. At the same time, ECB policy remains a limiting factor: the central bank has kept rates at 2.0%, and despite inflation concerns, markets are not pricing in easing before the summer.



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Market Analysis: Gold Slips While WTI Crude Oil Eyes Fresh Upside


Gold price extended losses below $4,800 before the bulls appeared. WTI Crude oil prices are rising and could climb further higher toward $92.00.

Important Takeaways for Gold and WTI Crude Oil Prices Analysis Today
- Gold price failed to clear $4,900 and declined steadily against the US Dollar.
- There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,815 on the hourly chart of gold at FXOpen.
- WTI Crude oil prices are moving higher above the $85.00 pivot zone.
- There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $89.10 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD at FXOpen.

Gold Price Technical Analysis

On the hourly chart of Gold at FXOpen, the price failed to settle above $4,900 and reacted to the downside, as discussed in the previous analysis. The price traded below $4,850 and $4,800 to enter a short-term bearish zone.

There was a sharp drop below $4,750. The price settled below the 50-hour simple moving average, and RSI dipped below 40. Finally, it tested the $4,700 zone. A low was formed at $4,699, and the price is now correcting some losses.

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