Monthly Archives: April 2026
South Korea’s monthly CPI rise came in at 0.3%, undershooting the 0.6% forecast for March
Written on April 2, 2026 at 12:53 pm, by davin
South Korea’s CPI rose 0.3% in March, undershooting the 0.6% forecast, signaling slower-than-expected monthly inflation.
S&P 500 Slides as Stagflation Risk Revives
Written on April 2, 2026 at 12:31 pm, by casandra
S&P 500 drops as Trump signals more action on Iran, Brent jumps to $106.16, and markets turn defensive again. | VT Markets
Sterling-dollar rebounded from March troughs, rising 0.6% above 1.3300, as traders awaited Trump and NFP
Written on April 2, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by davin
GBP/USD rebounds above 1.3300; BoE pushes back on hikes as robust US data lifts dollar focus.
Having dipped in late March, GBP/USD rose 0.6% above 1.3300 as traders awaited Trump and NFP
Written on April 2, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by davin
GBP/USD rebounded above 1.3300 as BoE pushed back on hikes; strong US data, Iran update awaited.
DBS economist Chua says resilient Malaysian macro conditions and inflows keep the ringgit and equities supported year-to-date
Written on April 2, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by davin
Malaysian markets steady; ringgit and equities up as BNM forecasts 2026 growth 4–5%, inflation contained, rates on hold.
DBS economist Chua says robust macro conditions and inflows have buoyed Malaysia’s ringgit and equities so far
Written on April 2, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by davin
Malaysia’s markets rise modestly as ringgit and equities gain on inflows; BNM expects steady 2026 growth, inflation.
USD/JPY hovers around 159.00, as ceasefire optimism offsets Tokyo warnings, after settling near 158.70
Written on April 2, 2026 at 11:54 am, by davin
USD/JPY steadied near 158.70 as BoJ optimism and strong US data met intervention warnings and key technical levels.
USD/JPY hovers around 159.00, flattened near 158.70, amid ceasefire hopes, Tokyo cautions, and rangebound trade
Written on April 2, 2026 at 11:54 am, by davin
USD/JPY hovered near 158.70 after declines; BoJ optimism rose as US prices surged, keeping volatility contained.
AUD/USD rose 0.3%, rebounded near 0.6900, but later stalled below 0.6950 amid surging ISM prices
Written on April 2, 2026 at 11:53 am, by davin
AUD/USD rebounds; strong Australian permits, firm US data, RBA hike odds and technical levels keep pair volatile.
AUD/USD rose about a third percent, rebounding from 0.6900, yet later retreated beneath 0.6950 amid ISM price jump
Written on April 2, 2026 at 11:53 am, by davin
AUD/USD rebounds from 0.6900 as strong Australian permits offset upbeat US data; traders watch RBA, Trump.
