Japan Current Account n.s.a. below forecasts (¥3549B) in February: Actual (¥3.933B)

Apr 8, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister: Safe passage of Hormuz will be possible for two weeks

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Tuesday that safe passage of Hormuz will be possible for two weeks. This statement came after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

GBP/USD surges toward 1.3400 as Iran ceasefire deflates the US Dollar

GBP/USD ripped higher on Tuesday as the US Dollar buckled under a wave of risk-on positioning triggered by President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran.