BOJ policy to boost yen could be an option to curb inflation, Japanese minister says.Bank of Japan monetary policy could be an option to tame rising prices by boosting the yen, ​Japan's trade minister said on Sunday, as the central ‌bank weighs raising interest rates this month to counter inflation spurred by the Iran war.

Dollar at Risk of Sharp Selloff if Markets Front-Run Islamabad Accord on Progress in US-Iran Talks.Attention is firmly on Islamabad as the United States and Iran begin their first high-level talks since the onset of war, with markets looking for signs of a breakthrough that could evolve into a broader Islamabad Accord. The outcome would be as a defining moment for energy markets, inflation, and global risk sentiment, with delegations led by US Vice President JD Vance already on the ground for what could shape the trajectory of the ceasefire and beyond.

Week Ahead: Hope Springs Eternal.Hope that the ceasefire will lead to the end of the Middle East war fanned risk appetites in recent days. Equities rallied broadly.

Natural Gas News: Bearish Market as Supply Crushes Demand Outlook.Natural gas futures fall to multi-month lows as strong supply, weak demand, and mild weather drive bearish market outlook and rising inventory levels.

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Breaks Lower as CPI Fails to Lift Fed Outlook.DXY drops 1.3% on the week as safe-haven flows unwind, soft core CPI limits Fed action, and euro, pound gain. Traders watch U.S.-Iran talks.

USD/JPY Weekly Outlook: Energy in Control as Intervention Risk Lingers.USD/JPY is being driven by energy prices, not rates, with BoJ intervention risk the only meaningful counterweight as pressure builds on Japan's bond curve. The economic calendar is largely irrelevant in this environment, leaving direction tied to developments in oil and geopolitics.

Markets Weekly Outlook – Markets Brace for US-Iran Talks Amid Post-Ceasefire Surge.The trading week was nothing short of a roller coaster, dominated by a dramatic shift in geopolitical sentiment that sent volatility through the energy and metals complexes. For much of the week, the primary narrative was the “unwinding of the fear trade” following the announcement of a tentative US-Iran ceasefire.

The Weekly Bottom Line: Oil Prices – To the Moon and… (May Be) Back.WTI prices surged another 20% this week to over $110/bbl amid fading hopes for a quick resolution to the U.S.-Iran war. In his speech last night, President Trump's hawkish remarks did little to ease markets, providing no timeline for a conflict resolution and warning of a possible escalation in coming weeks.

Canada's Auto Sector to Show Rebound Amid Mixed Home Resales.It's a relatively quiet week for Canadian data releases with attention focused on February's manufacturing and wholesale trade reports on Wednesday.

China: Inflation pressures build with energy – ING.China: Inflation pressures build with energy – ING

Fitch's outlook cut on Turkey flags growing economic strain.Credit rating agency Fitch revised Turkey's outlook to "stable" from "positive", citing a ​sharp erosion in foreign exchange reserves ‌due to heavy intervention to support the lira and rising risks from the Iran ​conflict.

Malaysia: Solid GDP and contained inflation – DBS.Malaysia: Solid GDP and contained inflation – DBS

CNY: Trade normalization and growth risks – TD Securities.CNY: Trade normalization and growth risks – TD Securities

A risky weekend ahead – North American Session Market Wrap for April 10.April 10th, 2026 North-American Session Recap – Traders are already looking forward to Monday after a Market rocking week. US-Iran talks should commence this weekend, keeping Markets alert.

KRW: War risk keeps 1,450–1,550 range in focus – ING.KRW: War risk keeps 1,450–1,550 range in focus – ING