Russia Unemployment Rate came in at 2.2%, below expectations (2.3%) in February

Mar 4, 2026

GBP/USD rebounds toward 1.34 as markets look past strong US data

The Pound Sterling recovers some ground versus the US Dollar, though tensions in the Middle East remain high, pushing macroeconomic data releases onto the backseat.

USD/JPY pulls back from one-month highs as Dollar strength fades

The Japanese Yen (JPY) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as the Greenback pauses after two days of strong gains, allowing the Yen to recover modestly. However, market sentiment remains cautious amid escalating tensions from the ongoing US-Iran war.