The markets are stabilized with a reduction in the volume of trading in Easter on Friday
Here is what you need to know on Friday, April 18:
The main currency pairs remain quiet on Friday with a decrease in trading sizes, while the main markets remain closed in taking into account the Easter holiday. The economic calendar will not provide any high -level data versions, which paves the way for the defeated market procedures that are heading to the weekend.
The price of the US dollar this month
The table below shows the percentage of change in the US dollar (USD) against the main currencies listed this month. The US dollar was the weakest against the Swiss franc.
| US dollar | euro | GBP | JPY | CAD | Aud | Nzd | Chf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US dollar | -4.95 % | -2.70 % | -5.05 % | -3.80 % | -2.07 % | -4.94 % | 7.45 % | |
| euro | 4.95 % | 2.39 % | -16 % | 1.15 % | 2.82 % | -05 % | -2.68 % | |
| GBP | 2.70 % | -2.39 % | -2.49 % | -1.22 % | 0.41 % | -2.39 % | -4.96 % | |
| JPY | 5.05 % | 0.16 % | 2.49 % | 1.32 % | 3.17 % | 0.77 % | -2.54 % | |
| CAD | 3.80 % | 1.15 % | 1.22 % | -1.32 % | 1.71 % | -18 % | -3.79 % | |
| Aud | 2.07 % | -2.82 % | -0.41 % | -3.17 % | -1.71 % | -2.79 % | -5.35 % | |
| Nzd | 4.94 % | 0.05 % | 2.39 % | -0.77 % | 1.18 % | 2.79 % | -2.64 % | |
| Chf | 7.45 % | 2.68 % | 4.96 % | 2.54 % | 3.79 % | 5.35 % | 2.64 % |
The heat map shows the percentage changes in the main currencies against each other. The basic currency is chosen from the left column, while the quotation currency is chosen from the top row. For example, if you choose the US dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese yen, the percentage offered in the box will represent the USD (base)/JPY (quote).
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday that it reduced the main prices by 25 basis points (BPS) after the April policy meeting, as expected widely. At the press conference after preparation, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde declined to hint on the next policy step, but she admitted that economic expectations in the eurozone are cloudy due to uncertainty. Euro/dollars He decreased after the European Central Bank event and ended today in negative lands. Early on Friday, the husband fluctuates in a narrow channel over 1.1350.
Data from the United States showed on Thursday that the unemployed demands for weekly work decreased to 215,000 from 224,000 in the previous week. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that China had continued with his administration to talk about the customs tariff and added that he believed that they would make a deal with China. the US dollar (USD) The index closed marginally higher and settled in about 99.50 early on Friday.
After getting more than 3 % on Wednesday, gold He continued to press the top in the Asian session on Thursday and reached a new record of $ 3,357. In the second half of the day, Xau/USD corrected less, perhaps due to the profit, and settled at $ 3327 a week.
GBP/USD Closed in positive lands on Thursday and extends above 1.3280 before entering the standardization stage.
USD/JPY It trades in a narrow range less than 142.50 on Friday and remains on the right track for income for the third week in a row. On Friday, the Governor of Bank of Bank of Japan reiterated that they would continue to raise interest rates if the basic inflation accelerates about 2 %.
Customs fees are common questions
Customs duties are useful customs duties on some imports of goods or a category of products. Customs duties are designed to help local producers and manufacturers to be more competitive in the market by providing the price feature on similar goods that can be imported. Definitions are widely used as fever tools, along with commercial barriers and import shares.
Although customs tariffs and taxes generate government revenues to finance public goods and services, they have many differences. Customs duties are pre -paid in the entry port, while taxes are paid at the time of purchase. Taxes are imposed on individual taxpayers and companies, while customs duties are paid by importers.
There is a school of thought between economists regarding the use of definitions. While some argue that definitions are necessary to protect local industries and address commercial imbalances, others see them as a harmful tool that can push prices up in the long term and lead to a harmful commercial war by encouraging customs tariffs.
During the period before the presidential elections in November 2024, Donald Trump explained that he intends to use the customs tariff to support the American economy and American producers. In 2024, Mexico, China and Canada accounted for 42 % of the total imports of the United States. During this period, Mexico emerged as the best source with $ 466.6 billion, according to the American Statistical Office. Thus, Trump wants to focus on these three countries when imposing definitions. It is also planned to use the revenues created by definitions to reduce personal income taxes.
