Monthly Archives: April 2026
Why Crude Oil Prices Swing Wildly — And What Every Trader Must Know in 2026
Written on April 7, 2026 at 10:28 am, by shunjie
🔑 Key Takeaways Few commodities on Earth carry the sheer gravitational pull of crude oil. It powers cars, planes, ships, and factories. It’s embedded in plastics, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, and synthetic fabrics. Its price ripples outward into petrol station forecourts, airline ticket counters, and national budgets within days. In 2026, crude oil is once again commanding Continue Reading
AUD/USD edges to 0.6920 as risk appetite lifts, though Iran’s ceasefire rejection limits advances
Written on April 7, 2026 at 10:24 am, by davin
AUD/USD climbed on stronger risk sentiment, but geopolitics capped gains; US data mixed, technicals watched.
Amid Middle East ceasefire hopes, a softer US Dollar lifts NZD/USD near 0.5710 before the RBNZ decision
Written on April 7, 2026 at 10:23 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5710 as softer US dollar, improved risk sentiment, and RBNZ decision focus.
USD/CHF retreats below 0.8000 resistance, trading near 0.7979 after falling towards 0.7900 amid double-top fears
Written on April 7, 2026 at 10:08 am, by davin
USD/CHF retreated from 0.8000 resistance, risking double-top; break below 0.7970 may target 0.7900 support.
Ceasefire negotiations buoyed market mood, nudging the Dow up 0.3% after closure, ending near 46,500
Written on April 7, 2026 at 10:07 am, by davin
US stocks climbed after holiday, fueled by strong March jobs data, easing Fed fears, volatile oil.
USD/CHF retreats from 0.8000 resistance, trades near 0.7979, and a double-top pattern threatens downside
Written on April 7, 2026 at 9:54 am, by davin
USD/CHF rejected 0.8000, slipped toward 0.7900; double-top risk grows as RSI eases and trendline weakens.
Ceasefire negotiations improved investors’ mood, sending the Dow up 0.3% to roughly 46,500 after highs
Written on April 7, 2026 at 9:53 am, by davin
US stocks rose after holiday, shrugging strong jobs data; oil climbed, while investors awaited inflation, GDP updates.
Ceasefire hopes temper Trump’s Hormuz warning, pushing DXY towards 100, while oil remains high, gold steady
Written on April 7, 2026 at 9:38 am, by davin
Dollar Index slips near 100 as Hormuz tensions lift oil; markets watch ceasefire hopes, mixed data.
UOB research says Vietnam’s CPI rose to 4.65% year-on-year, breaching SBV’s 4.5% target on energy costs
Written on April 7, 2026 at 9:37 am, by davin
Vietnam’s March inflation hit 4.65% on higher energy, above target; UOB expects no tightening, rates unchanged.
Amid elevated oil and steady gold, the dollar index neared 100 as Iran ceasefire optimism grew
Written on April 7, 2026 at 9:24 am, by davin
Dollar Index slips toward 100 as US–Iran ceasefire hopes curb haven demand; services PMI cools, oil steady.
