UN Chief Warns Middle East Conflict Triggers Worst Energy Crisis in Decades

UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the current energy crisis as the most severe in a generation, driven by the Middle East conflict. He called for accelerated renewable energy adoption and support for poorer nations to transition without increasing climate risks.

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

GBP/USD: Range trade expected as BoE bets shift to cuts – BBH

GBP/USD: Range trade expected as BoE bets shift to cuts – BBH

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

When is the US Retail Sales data for March and how could it affect EUR/USD?

When is the US Retail Sales data for March and how could it affect EUR/USD?

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

CHFJPY Achieves New Highs from Blue Box Zone

In this technical blog, we will look at the past performance of the 4-hour Elliott Wave Charts of CHFJPY. In which, the rally from September 2024 low is unfolding as an impulse sequence.

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: actionforex.com

USD/CAD edges up to 1.3660 with Iran, Fed's Warsh on focus

USD/CAD edges up to 1.3660 with Iran, Fed's Warsh on focus

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

EUR/USD: Foreign inflows support upside potential – ING

EUR/USD: Foreign inflows support upside potential – ING

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

Up to Half of Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia Launched from Iraq by Pro-Iranian Militias

Nearly 1,000 drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia have been reported, with up to half originating from Iraq and carried out by pro-Iranian militias, according to the Wall Street Journal. This highlights ongoing regional tensions and security challenges in the Middle East.

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

EUR/JPY steadies above 187.00 following German ZEW Survey data

EUR/JPY steadies above 187.00 following German ZEW Survey data

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Corrects to near 0.7150 in countdown to Warsh's confirmation hearing

AUD/USD Price Forecast: Corrects to near 0.7150 in countdown to Warsh's confirmation hearing

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

European Energy Commissioner Plans Measures to Mitigate War Impact on Aircraft Fuel Supplies

The European Energy Commissioner announced preparations for measures aimed at limiting the effects of the ongoing war on aircraft fuel supplies. These actions seek to stabilize fuel availability and reduce disruptions in the aviation sector across Europe.

Date: 21.04.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

Quotes

Instrument Price Change (%)
EURUSD 1.176750 -0.16713%
GBPUSD 1.351940 -0.10271%
USDJPY 159.046000 +0.19087%
XAUUSD 4795.295000 -0.51493%
USDCAD 1.365500 +0.091625%
NZDUSD 0.591110 +0.36335%
USDCHF 0.779200 +0.16068%
AUDUSD 0.716430 -0.17974%
EURGBP 0.870390 +0.016087%
EURJPY 187.149000 +0.024051%
GBPJPY 215.017000 +0.087046%
AUDJPY 113.948000 +0.089595%
CADJPY 116.473000 +0.18752%
CHFJPY 204.088000 +0.087293%
NZDJPY 94.013000 +0.61215%
GBPCHF 1.053450 +0.034185%
EURCHF 0.916980 -0.015265%
USDMXN 17.303300 +0.065355%
USDZAR 16.364890 +0.1462%
USDTRY 44.887800 +0.059071%
USDRUB 75.040000 +0.073348%
USDSEK 9.131530 +0.061909%
USDCNY 6.815000 -0.024939%

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