Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.9, above expectations (51.8) in April

Apr 23, 2026

Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI fell from previous 53.4 to 51.2 in April

EUR/USD holds gains above 1.1700 on US-Iran ceasefire extension

The EUR/USD pair gathers strength to around 1.1710 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) as US President Donald Trump’s extension of a ceasefire with Iran revives risk appetites.