Daily Global Forex Market News Highlights (2026-04-24)】US Dollar:

1. Trump discusses insider betting on prediction markets: The world is becoming a bit like a casino.
2. The Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation finalize new regulations, easing leverage requirements for community banks.
Euro:
1. The money market has fully priced in the expectation that the European Central Bank will raise interest rates twice by December, with a 50% chance of a third rate hike.
2. Reuters survey: Of 85 economists, 84 believe the European Central Bank will keep deposit rates at 2.00% in April; of 85 economists, 44 expect the ECB to raise deposit rates to 2.25% in June (in March, 60 economists, 38 believed rates would not change in 2026).
British Pound:
1. The overnight index swap curve shows the market has currently priced in about 60 basis points of rate hikes by the Bank of England in 2026 (compared to 30 basis points on Monday).
Japanese Yen:
1. Japanese Finance Minister Shōgetsu Katayama: Recent yen fluctuations are speculative behavior; will take decisive action against speculation based on agreements with the U.S. and closely monitor forex market developments together with the U.S.
Others:
1. Philippines Central Bank Governor: Will implement multiple rate hikes as needed. Focuses on volatility rather than exchange rate levels.
2. Kazakhstan Central Bank: If current trends continue without new shocks, will consider the possibility of future rate cuts.
3. Bank of Thailand: Thailand’s foreign exchange reserves as of April 17 were $288.8 billion, up from $285.5 billion on April 10.