Monthly Archives: April 2026
Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says China can weather Hormuz-linked energy disruptions better than other Asian economies
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:50 am, by davin
China better positioned for Hormuz-linked energy disruptions, citing diversified imports, large reserves, renewables shift, and lower fossil intensity.
NZDUSD Climbs as Hot CPI Revives RBNZ Hike Risk
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:26 am, by casandra
NZDUSD pushes near 0.592 as stronger inflation lifts rate-hike bets, while soft business confidence keeps the kiwi’s rally in check. | VT Markets
USD/JPY remained under 159.00, slipping slightly near 158.80 as Iran ceasefire approached the Wednesday deadline
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:21 am, by davin
USD/JPY consolidated near 158.80 after Friday’s drop, as Iran tensions rose; US, Japan data loom.
Markets await renewed US–Iran negotiations as Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruption weigh on dollar
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:21 am, by davin
Markets tracked Middle East risks, awaited Iran–US talks; dollar eased, equities fell, oil rose, gold steady.
OCBC strategists say USD/SGD jumped back as Iran reclosed Hormuz, undoing the prior-session fall to 1.2667
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
USD/SGD slid on Hormuz reopening hopes, rebounded after Iran’s reclosure; bearish bias easing, key support/resistance.
Devon Energy’s breakout faced a key retest; subsequent strength confirms buyers’ confidence after February’s channel escape
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
Devon Energy broke its downtrend; pullback tested $41.92. Watch support $40.36/$38, resistance $48.59 then $51.99.
UOB says March exports eased, yet surplus hit a year-high; E&E and re-exports rose, capital imports drove imports
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:21 am, by davin
Malaysia’s March exports slowed, but surplus hit one-year high; Q1 trade balance strengthened, boosting current account.
Silver retreats over 1% to $80, as weekend geopolitics sour sentiment and a doji warns downside
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:21 am, by davin
Silver drops over 1% after Hormuz closure; doji signals indecision, bullish trend intact; key support $78.00.
BNP Paribas expects China’s growth to ease after 5% GDP, as exports outpace weak domestic demand
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:51 am, by davin
BNP Paribas sees China Q1 2026 GDP at 5.0%, K-shaped recovery, weak demand, supportive policy.
Argentina’s March monthly trade balance missed forecasts, registering $2M versus the expected $1010M
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:50 am, by davin
Argentina’s March trade surplus shocked markets, falling to $2m versus $1,010m forecast, far below expectations.
