Forex Focus — Apr 18, 2026, 09:00 UTC

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Welcome to Forex Focus on rawfin.tv! Global equities are soaring impacting FX. The DXY is softening pressured by falling Treasury yields. The 10-year yield dropped over 6 basis points. This signals a less hawkish Fed outlook. Risk-on sentiment from Mideast truce optimism weighs on the dollar. EUR USD trades firmly at 1.1787. We're watching for a test of 1.1820 resistance. That's a 33-pip move higher. Support sits at 1.1750 37 pips lower. A dovish Fed narrative could provide impetus. Emerging market FX especially commodity-linked pairs shows unusual volatility. Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz with crude oil surging past 100 are key drivers. Central banks remain in focus. BOJ Governor Ueda emphasized low real rates. This keeps the Yen under pressure. Markets are increasingly pricing in Fed rate cuts. Tomorrow watch EUR USD 1.1820 resistance and 1.1750 support closely. The DXY needs to hold above 104.80. Stay sharp stay informed only