Forex Focus — Apr 19, 2026, 21:00 UTC

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Welcome to Forex Focus on rawfin.tv. I'm your FX strategist. The DXY remains largely range-bound today. It holds firm with USD crosses showing minimal movement. Conflicting drivers are at play. A 1.46 dip in the US 10-year yield to 4.246 suggests dollar weakness. However geopolitical tensions as highlighted by Middle East headlines provide underlying dollar support. EUR USD trades precisely at 1.1782. The pair holds steady awaiting fresh catalysts. For tomorrow watch 1.1750 as key support. Resistance looms at 1.1800. In central bank commentary BOJ Governor Ueda emphasized low real rates. This maintains a dovish stance for the yen. It continues to bolster lucrative carry trade strategies. USD JPY sits at 158.67. Support is at 158.40 with resistance near 159.00. We observed unusual volatility in USD ZAR. The pair saw a notable 1.5 swing. This highlights the impact of broader risk aversion. Stay vigilant for central bank shifts. Geopolitical events remain critical risk factors. Keep it