European Central Bank (ECB) news

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for the Eurozone, responsible for monetary policy. Its primary objective is to maintain price stability within the 20 member states using the euro. The ECB uses various monetary policy tools to guide the Eurozone economy and support sustainable growth.

Central banks edge toward rate hikes as energy shock revives inflation fears

European and UK central banks are preparing for possible interest-rate hikes as the Middle East conflict pushes energy prices higher and revives inflation risks.

30-04-2026 19:05 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

USD/JPY (update): “Final warning” verbal intervention spooked the market. What are the next key supports to watch?

USD/JPY reversed sharply after hitting 160.73 as Japan’s “final warning” on FX intervention spooked markets, triggering a 0.9% pullback and boosting the yen. The pair now tests key support levels at 159.05 and 158.60, with downside risks rising if pressure persists. Traders are closely watching upcoming ECB and BoE policy signals, where any hawkish guidance could accelerate USD/JPY’s corrective decline.

30-04-2026 10:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong