Monthly Archives: April 2026
ING’s Chris Turner says the Dollar is pressured by risk rallies, yet enduring decline conditions remain absent
Written on April 16, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by davin
Risk appetite lifts and Middle East de-escalation weigh on dollar, but rates, demand, growth headwinds limit declines.
After Eurozone inflation rose, EUR/JPY slipped 0.15%, hovering near 187.30 and consolidating above 187.00
Written on April 16, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
EUR/JPY dips to 187.30 as Eurozone inflation revised higher; traders await ECB signals and Japan currency talks.
In Europe, GBP/USD slips to about 1.3545, stalling after failing to clear 1.3600 resistance
Written on April 16, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by davin
GBP/USD dipped to 1.3545 as dollar firmed; UK GDP beat forecasts; traders watched US-Iran ceasefire developments closely.
TD Securities says March jobs data met RBA expectations, with steady unemployment and strong full-time gains
Written on April 16, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
March jobs up 17.9k; unemployment steady 4.3%. Full-time gains offset part-time drop; CPI key for RBA.
Despite a softer dollar, the yen stays weak, as delayed tightening boosts verbal support, keeping USD/JPY near 160
Written on April 16, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by davin
Yen stayed weak near 160 despite dollar fall; Japan warned markets, while BoJ hike expectations eased.
USD/INR eases near 93.20 as the rupee strengthens, driven by optimism over a lasting US-Iran ceasefire
Written on April 16, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Indian rupee edges higher as US-Iran ceasefire hopes weaken dollar; USD/INR near 93.20 amid hedging.
Amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, he sees USD regaining ground versus JPY, trading slightly above 159.00
Written on April 16, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
Dollar rebounds above 159 yen as Iran-Hormuz tensions weigh; Japan-US FX talks noted; US data awaited.
Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says China’s Q1 2026 GDP hit 5.0%, reducing urgency for major stimulus
Written on April 16, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
China’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 5.0%, driven by industry and infrastructure, while consumers lagged. Rate cuts less likely.
EUR/CHF steadies near 0.9230, recovering from 0.9215 after March Eurozone inflation figures, awaiting ECB cues
Written on April 16, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
EUR/CHF hovered near 0.9230 as revised Eurozone inflation lifted the euro; SNB minutes flagged uncertainty.
WTI crude trades just under $90, edging higher within the prior range as US-Iran talks hopes persist
Written on April 16, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
WTI crude held below $90 as Middle East talks eased tensions; Hormuz blockade and inventories supported prices.
