Monthly Archives: April 2026
South Korea’s April Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 99.2, down from 107 previously, indicating weaker confidence
Written on April 23, 2026 at 11:21 am, by davin
South Korea’s Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 99.2 in April, down from 107 previously reported.
Societe Generale say Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75%, kept inflation goals, prioritising stability, backing IDR
Written on April 23, 2026 at 11:20 am, by davin
Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75%, prioritizing rupiah stability amid Middle East tensions, oil risks, and inflation.
Following first-quarter results surpassing Wall Street forecasts, Elon Musk’s Tesla shares rose about 4% after-hours
Written on April 23, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
Tesla beats estimates; shares jump 3% as margins, cash flow rise and Robotaxi, FSD expand.
OCBC’s Christopher Wong says USD/SGD rebounded as US–Iran ceasefire talks stalled; bearish momentum eased, RSI rose
Written on April 23, 2026 at 10:50 am, by davin
USD/SGD climbed as ceasefire talks stalled; technicals show fading downside. SGD defensive; may lag if risk improves.
Above 215.00, the Pound maintains gains as GBP/JPY ranges, with optimism tempered by Middle East tensions
Written on April 23, 2026 at 10:21 am, by davin
GBP/JPY trades sideways above 215.00; momentum cools, 215.91 caps, with support at 214.41 and 213.25.
Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75%, prioritising rupiah stability over further tightening, Deepali Bhargava observes
Written on April 23, 2026 at 10:20 am, by davin
Bank Indonesia holds 4.75% rate, prioritizing rupiah stability; inflation on target, cuts possible by year-end.
Near 98.60, the Dollar Index remained steady as investors sought safety amid continuing US-Iran Hormuz tensions
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:51 am, by davin
DXY held near 98.60 amid US-Iran tensions; currencies reacted to risk, oil, inflation, key data.
Standard Chartered economists say China handled the Middle East oil shock well, aided by diversified, non-fossil energy
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:50 am, by davin
China weathers Middle East energy shock with diversified mix, boosting non-fossil targets despite fossil fuels for security.
On Wednesday, NZD/USD steadied after rising, as hawkish RBNZ guidance buoyed Kiwi amid wary risk mood
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:21 am, by davin
NZD/USD steady as hawkish RBNZ boosts kiwi, while US-Iran tensions and stronger dollar cap gains.
During the North American session, USD/CAD stays near 1.3650; bearish RSI, constrained by Monday’s Loonie gains
Written on April 23, 2026 at 9:21 am, by davin
USD/CAD held near 1.3658 after mixed sessions; bearish momentum persists unless 1.3700 breaks above resistance.
