Published: 2025-04-02T10:08:47.000Z
Psychology for major markets April 2nd

Senior FX Strategist
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Markets nervous ahead of tariff announcements, but most of the bad news may be priced in
EUR/USD – Holding close to 1.08 ahead of tariff announcements. Substantial tariff increases expected so no major EUR/USD reaction likely.
USD/JPY – Retreating back below 150 as equities weaken and bond yields decline in anticipation of tariff announcements.
EUR/GBP – More risk negative tone triggering reversal of declines seen after UK spring budget statement.
AUD/USD – 0.62-0.64 range being traded for now with equity sentiment determining the directional bias within the range.
Equities – Markets struggling as tariff concerns rise, but the bad news may now be mostly in the market.