Monthly Archives: April 2026
AUD/USD climbs to 0.7140, buoyed by US-Iran dialogue hopes and weaker US PPI dampening Dollar strength
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by davin
AUD/USD climbs near 0.7140 as Iran-US talk hopes and soft inflation pressure USD; RBA cautious.
ING strategist Michiel Tukker says oil price volatility shapes ECB, Fed and BoE rate expectations
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by davin
Oil price swings are reshaping ECB, Fed and BoE rate expectations, boosting short-end volatility and illiquidity.
Brazil’s February monthly retail sales rose 0.6%, missing forecasts of 1% and disappointing analysts expectations
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by davin
Brazil retail sales rose 0.6% in February, missing the 1.0% forecast, signaling slower-than-expected growth.
Investors consider Iran war updates as the dollar climbs above 159 against the yen, recovering losses
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by davin
USD/JPY rebounded above 159.00 as dollar firmed amid Iran talks, ceasefire reports, and Middle East tensions.
DBS’s Philip Wee says the dollar’s war-driven rise faded, leaving DXY near pre-conflict levels this month
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Dollar retreats as Iran-conflict premium fades; DXY down 1.8% as diplomacy hopes rise, oil stays contained.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says Brent hovers near $96 after falls, as risk assets pause rally
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
Brent crude steadied near $96 as US-Iran talks eyed; IMF warns oil spikes could trigger recession.
During European trading, NYMEX WTI futures rebound above $90 after Trump warns of fresh Iran deployments
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
WTI nears $90 as troop deployment boosts prices, while ceasefire talks and technical resistance keep outlook uncertain.
In April, US MBA mortgage applications increased from -0.8% previously to 1.8%, showing renewed demand
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
US MBA mortgage applications rose 1.8% in week ending 10 April, rebounding from prior -0.8% decline.
IRGC warns Gulf and Oman Sea trade could halt if US Hormuz blockade persists against Iran
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
IRGC warns it may block Gulf, Sea of Oman trade if US Hormuz blockade persists; troops planned.
Following a holiday, the Indian rupee strengthens as optimism grows over potential second-round US–Iran talks
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by davin
Indian rupee strengthens after holiday as oil drops, risk sentiment improves; USD/INR slides near 93.20.
