Monthly Archives: April 2026
Japanese Nikkei and South Korean Kospi rose over 5% as Asian shares rallied on US-Iran ceasefire news

Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:53 pm, by davin
Asian shares surged after a US-Iran ceasefire eased tensions, sent oil prices plunging, and boosted sentiment.
FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in Pakistan increased, with bullion rising during the latest reported session

Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:24 pm, by davin
Gold prices in Pakistan climbed Wednesday, reaching PKR 42,987 per gram and PKR 501,395 per tola.
Sterling strengthens as GBP/USD trades near 1.3400, as reduced haven demand weakens the dollar after US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:23 pm, by davin
GBP/USD nears 1.3400 as Iran-US ceasefire boosts risk sentiment, weakens dollar; BoE rate-cut outlook shifts.
Trump told AFP the Iran ceasefire was a complete victory and uranium concerns would be fully resolved
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:54 pm, by davin
Trump told AFP the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was “total victory,” insisting uranium issues resolved; markets steadied as oil dropped.
Netanyahu said Israel backs Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes, conditional on Iran ceasing attacks, opening Hormuz
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by davin
Netanyahu backs Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes; conditional ceasefire talk lifts risk sentiment; dollar dips.
Impact of the 2026 Strait of Hormuz Closure on Forex and Crypto Markets

Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:38 pm, by casandra
Oil shocks, USD strength and crypto volatility are all tied to one critical chokepoint. Understand how this disruption is impacting forex and crypto markets right now. | VT Markets
As Asian trading continues, AUD/JPY rises near 111.80, with risk appetite lifting AUD over JPY

Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:24 pm, by davin
AUD/JPY holds 111.80, supported by bullish RSI; risk-on Trump-Iran pause weighs on yen, eyes 112.50.
After RBNZ holds rates, NZD/USD trades near 0.5800, buoyed by ceasefire news, extending gains

Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by davin
NZD/USD climbed to near two-week high as RBNZ held rates; US-Iran ceasefire news weakened dollar.
During Asian hours, AUD/NZD slips near 1.2150 after the RBNZ leaves the OCR unchanged

Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:54 pm, by davin
AUD/NZD slipped to 1.2170 after RBNZ held rates at 2.25%, ending gains amid ceasefire news.
Forecasts matched as the RBNZ holds New Zealand’s interest rate steady at 2.25%

Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by davin
Reserve Bank of New Zealand held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%, matching forecasts; no further details provided.