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AUD/USD picks up to 0.7150 despite rising tesions in the Middle East 20 April 2026

The Australian Dollar (AUD) recovers previous losses against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the US that cast doubt on the ceasefire's fate.

S&P 500: Record highs with conflict-sensitive backdrop – Deutsche Bank 20 April 2026

Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid and colleagues describe how the S&P 500 has rallied strongly, reaching fresh record highs as Iran–US resolution hopes improved and Oil fell. They caution that earlier war episodes, such as Ukraine, show rallies can reverse if peace hopes fade.

USD/INR bounces back amid uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks 20 April 2026

The Indian Rupee (INR) trades lower against the US Dollar (USD) at the start of the week. The USD/INR jumps to near 93.00 as renewed tensions between the United States (US) and Iran have lifted the oil prices and offered support to the US Dollar (USD).

Canada CPI is expected to jump in March amid higher energy prices 20 April 2026

Canada’s economic docket opens on Monday with the key Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for March, which will be closely watched to gauge the inflationary impact of the war in Iran.

CEE FX: Limited impact from energy shock so far – Commerzbank 20 April 2026

Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose assesses the latest inflation data for Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary following the recent energy price spike. He notes that while headline inflation accelerated as expected, core measures show only mild, statistically noisy upticks.

Iran's Baghaei: No plans for another round of talks with US yet 20 April 2026

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said during the European trading session on Monday that there is “no plan for a second round of negotiations with the United States (US) for now.

Forex Today: Cautious start to week as Middle East tensions re-escalate 20 April 2026

Here is what you need to know on Monday, April 20:

Dow Jones futures fall as US–Iran tensions renew 20 April 2026

Dow Jones futures decline 0.62% below 49,350, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also falling 0.49% and 0.47% to near 7,120 and 26,700, respectively, during European hours on Monday ahead of the United States (US) regular opening.

GBP/USD Price Forecast: Retakes 1.3500 as Fed repricing hits USD despite Mideast tensions 20 April 2026

The GBP/USD pair builds on its modest intraday recovery from a one-week low and climbs back above the 1.3500 psychological mark during the early European session on Monday.

GBP/JPY rises to near 214.60 as Yen underperforms at the start of the week 20 April 2026

The GBP/JPY pair trades higher to near 214.60 during the European trading session on Monday. The pair gains as the Japanese Yen (JPY) underperforms its peers amid uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate decision, which will be announced on April 28.

DXY: New range forms as conflict risk lingers – ING 20 April 2026

ING’s Chris Turner notes the US Dollar (USD) briefly weakened after news that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open, implying US Dollar Index (DXY) around 97.50/98.00 and EUR/USD just over 1.18 if the crisis were resolved.

Equities: Valuations improve as earnings hold – HSBC 20 April 2026

HSBC Asset Management highlights that global stock indices have stayed resilient through the Oil shock, while valuations and risk premia have adjusted more meaningfully.

Oil: Strait tensions keep upside risks alive – Danske Bank 20 April 2026

Danske Research Team highlights that Brent crude has rebounded toward USD 95/bbl as US–Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify.

USD/CHF steadies above 0.7800 as US Dollar gains on cautious Fed outlook 20 April 2026

USD/CHF inches higher after registering modest losses in the previous trading day, hovering around 0.7820 during the early European hours on Monday.

Iran's Pezeshkian: War is in no one's interest 20 April 2026

According to the Iranian Republic News Agency, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said during European trading hours on Monday that the "war is in no one's interest”, and “every rational and diplomatic path should be used to reduce tensions”.

Gold bulls seem reluctant near $4,800 as inflation concerns counter retreating USD 20 April 2026

Gold (XAU/USD) looks to build on its modest intraday recovery from the $4,737-$4,738 region or a one-week low touched earlier this Monday, and trades around the $4,800 mark heading into the European session.

NZD/USD softens to near 0.5850 as US–Iran tensions rise 20 April 2026

The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5865 during the early European session on Monday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) softens against the US Dollar (USD) amid heightened tensions between the United States (US) and Iran and the re-closing of the Strait of Hormuz.

GBP/USD: Downward momentum fades into broad range – UOB 20 April 2026

UOB economists Quek Ser Leang Lee and Sue Ann note that GBP/USD spiked to 1.3599 before dropping sharply and then sliding again on Monday. They see a chance of a test of 1.3450, with 1.3400 unlikely to be threatened.

US Dollar Index holds gains near 98.50 due to renewed Middle East tensions 20 April 2026

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is experiencing volatility and holding gains around 98.30 during the Asian hours on Monday.

EUR/GBP edges up above 0.8700 with UK’s PM Starmer in question 20 April 2026

the Bank of England with some margin

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