Monthly Archives: April 2026
The PBOC fixed USD/CNY at 6.8854, versus 6.8929 previously, above Reuters’ 6.8773 estimate
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:07 pm, by davin
PBoC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8854, signaling managed stability amid policy tools, reforms, and private banking growth.
XAG/USD remains rangebound near $73.00 in Asian trading, with the 200-period EMA limiting advances
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:54 pm, by davin
Silver holds near $73 amid Hormuz deadline jitters; technicals mildly bearish, key resistance $74.69, support $72.00.
WTI crude traded near $103.60, above $103.50, amid Trump escalating threats towards Iran’s infrastructure
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by davin
WTI holds near $103.60 as Trump-Iran tensions and Hormuz closure fuel supply disruption fears for markets.
During early Asian trade, EUR/USD hovers near 1.1540 as markets watch Hormuz deadline, awaiting US data
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:38 pm, by davin
EUR/USD steadied near 1.1540 as Hormuz tensions boosted the dollar; investors await US data releases.
Ireland’s AIB Services PMI slipped to 50.7 in March, from the previous 51.8 reading
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:37 pm, by davin
Ireland’s AIB Services PMI slipped to 50.7 in March from 51.8, indicating slower growth.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1540 in Asia as markets watch Hormuz deadline; US data awaited later
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:24 pm, by davin
EUR/USD hovered near 1.1540 as Strait of Hormuz tensions and key US data kept markets cautious.
Ireland’s AIB Services PMI eased to 50.7, down from 51.8 previously, indicating slower growth
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:23 pm, by davin
Ireland’s AIB Services PMI eased to 50.7 in March, down from 51.8, signalling modest growth.
Katayama said G7 finance leaders agreed oil-price swings fuel major volatility across financial and currency markets
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:07 pm, by davin
G7 officials warn oil price swings fuel volatility; Japan stays in close contact, reviews stockpiles, USD/JPY edges higher.
Japan’s foreign reserves fell in March to $1B, down from $1,410.7B previously, sharply
Written on April 7, 2026 at 1:07 pm, by davin
Japan’s foreign reserves plunged to $1B in March from $1,410.7B, signaling a dramatic one-month decline.
Katayama reports G7 leaders agree oil price swings drive volatility across financial and foreign exchange markets
Written on April 7, 2026 at 12:54 pm, by davin
G7 officials warn oil price swings fuel market and forex volatility; Japan stays coordinated, reviews oil stockpile scenarios.
