Safe haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc gain after weekend Iran strikes.The safe-haven Swiss franc and Japanese yen firmed, while the euro slid as trading resumed after a weekend that saw the United States and Israel launch their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Australian Dollar Seen at 0.73 vs USD Before H2 Pullback: Credit Agricole.The Australian Dollar to US Dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate has pushed above 0.71, extending February gains as the currency continues to benefit from higher domestic yields and firm global risk appetite. Credit Agricole says the Reserve Bank of Australia's sharp policy turnaround has been the key driver of the Aussie's outperformance in.
WTI Crude Oil Price Forecast as New War in Iran Starts - 01 March 2026.WTI crude advances after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with attention shifting to supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz as the weekly technical structure improves.
Oil News: $100 Crude Back in Focus as Strait Closure Risk Builds.Oil markets brace for potential Strait of Hormuz closure after U.S.-Iran escalation, with $100 crude emerging as a real upside risk for traders.
US Dollar to Yen Week-Ahead Forecast: Intervention Risk Rises Above 156.The US Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate held steady on Friday, closing virtually unchanged at 156.06 as markets await next week's crucial policy signals from both sides of the Pacific. Latest — Exchange Rates:Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY): 156.0561Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.3484Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.1818 DAILY RECAP: The.