Monthly Archives: April 2026
At 13:45 GMT, they release America’s April flash S&P Global PMI, potentially influencing EUR/USD volatility
Written on April 23, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
S&P Global flash US Composite PMI rose to 52 in April, signaling stronger manufacturing and services growth.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says higher oil and global yields underpin a firmer dollar across major currencies
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Higher oil and bond yields bolster dollar; Hormuz tensions ease; DXY expected to range 96-100.
Katayama said Japan can intervene freely against one-way speculative moves, including stealth actions on the yen
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Japan says it can stealthily intervene in yen markets, watches Middle East, downplays stagflation fears.
TD Securities expects UK March retail sales up 0.1%, treating February weakness as reversal, demand steady
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by davin
TD Securities sees March UK retail sales up 0.1%, modestly supported by online sales amid uncertainty.
USD/JPY continues four-session rise near 159.75 in Europe, boosted by stronger dollar and oil-driven demand
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
USD/JPY climbed to 159.75, boosted by stronger dollar, higher oil, reduced Fed cuts, awaiting BOJ decision.
After German and Eurozone PMI releases, EUR/CAD stayed under 1.6000, extending seven-day declines during European hours
Written on April 23, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
EUR/CAD slips seventh day near 1.5980 after weak Eurozone/German PMIs; oil-backed Canadian dollar strengthens amid tensions.
Rabobank’s Michael Every cautions Iran tensions and Hormuz disruptions may prolong energy normalisation beyond what futures imply
Written on April 23, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Iran-linked Hormuz disruption risks delaying energy normalisation into Q4, with mine clearance taking weeks to months.
ING analysts report gold and silver rebounded, driven by a weaker dollar, easing tensions, and ETF inflows
Written on April 23, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
Gold and silver rebounded as dollar weakened; easing geopolitical tensions boosted prices, while gold ETF inflows continued.
Danske’s researchers expect Japan’s March CPI ex-fresh food to remain subdued near 1.8%, amid safe-haven demand
Written on April 23, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
Japan CPI seen steady at 1.8%; subsidies temper inflation as PMI eases; Treasuries rise on tensions.
April’s Eurozone flash HCOB Composite PMI slipped unexpectedly to 48.6, undershooting forecasts of 50.2
Written on April 23, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by davin
Eurozone Composite PMI slid to 48.6 in April as services contracted; manufacturing expanded; EUR/USD steady.
