Forex Bot Trading https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Iran foreign minister: The Strait of Hormuz is completely open Fed’s Daly: Businesses cautiously optimistic Trump says US naval blockage of Iran should be halted "very quickly" Trump says US will get nuclear dust and that Israel is now prohibited from bombing Lebanon BoE’s Pill challenges “wait-and-see” status quo, urges proactive inflation defense Trump thanks Iran for opening the Strait investingLive European markets wrap: Oil drops as steady optimism continues to flow Iran stresses need for full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon BoE’s Breeden: Iran war raises risk that vulnerabilities could crystallise Euro area trade balance moves back to surplus in February just before US-Iran conflict How have interest rate expectations changed after this week’s events? NZ food prices fall, spending slows as RBNZ maintains cautious stance What are the main event for today? FX option expiries for 17 April 10am New York cut Trump pump – says it'll be great for Hezbollah if they act nice and well IEA chief Birol says release of more emergency oil reserves is under consideration Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “no comment” on declining mkt expectations for April rate hike investingLive Americas market news wrap: Israel agrees to ceasefire in Lebanon Home G7 warns on war’s economic risks, signals action on inflation, supply chains RBA breaks ranks, will hike again, as global central banks stay sidelined: RBC U.S. to delay weapons deliveries to Europe as Iran war strains stockpiles Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, April 17, 2026 – New Zealand data Trump says Iran meeting could be on weekend; Netanyahu confirms Lebanon ceasefire Japan officials’ ‘no comment’ when asked if BoJ hike delay could trigger sharp yen fall China signals loose policy, boosts fiscal and tech investment push India ICYMI: RBI FX intervention intensifies, curbs refiners’ dollar buying Trump pump again – says war in Iran "should be ending pretty soon" PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8206 – Reuters estimate Gulf and European officials expect the US to take six months for an Iran deal Fed’s Williams: At this moment, not appropriate to provide specific forward guidance investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Subdued trade heading into another nervy weekend Anthropic releases Opus 4.7 drops but the real ‘Mythos’ is still behind the glass Fed’s Miran: I would pencil in 3 rate cuts this year versus 4 before the war Israel preparing to halt Lebanon combat operations – report ECB’s Kazaks: Market pricing of two rate hikes this year is reasonable US March industrial production -0.5% vs +0.1% expected Singapore exports surge on AI demand, beating forecasts Fed’s Williams: Seeing emerging signs of supply chain disruptions investingLive European markets wrap: No rocking the boat just yet All members viewed risks to inflation outlook as tilted to the upside, ECB account shows Italy March final CPI +1.7% vs +1.7% y/y prelim Senior Iranian Official: Fundamental disagreements continue over nuclear issues NZ PM Luxon rejects leadership challenge as political pressure builds – watch the kiwi Swiss franc appreciation has led to tighter monetary conditions – SNB minutes Eurozone March final CPI +2.6% vs +2.5% y/y prelim PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8622 (vs. estimate at 6.8206) ECB’s Villeroy: April hike premature, no rush to act UK February monthly GDP +0.5% vs +0.1% m/m expected News