Monthly Archives: April 2026
EUR/USD trades near 1.1670, down 0.48%, after Fed holds rates steady; attention shifts to Powell’s press conference
Written on April 30, 2026 at 8:23 am, by davin
EUR/USD hovered near 1.1670 as Fed held rates, statement slightly hawkish; Powell press conference awaited.
US Federal Reserve sets interest rate at 3.75%, aligning with expectations, matching forecasts closely, market consensus maintained
Written on April 30, 2026 at 7:53 am, by davin
Federal Reserve held key interest rate at 3.75%, matching forecasts, keeping borrowing costs steady in update.
RBC economist Claire Fan says the Bank of Canada held 2.25%, implying steady policy if forecasts persist
Written on April 30, 2026 at 7:53 am, by davin
Bank of Canada held its 2.25% overnight rate, signaling steady policy through 2026 amid moderate growth.
EUR/CAD weakens as Canada’s dollar gains from unchanged BoC policy and climbing oil prices boost Loonie
Written on April 30, 2026 at 7:24 am, by davin
EUR/CAD slid as BoC held rates, signaled data-dependence; stronger oil prices lifted CAD near one-month lows.
Ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, USD/JPY rose 0.40% to 160.25, near 160.46 peak
Written on April 30, 2026 at 7:23 am, by davin
USD/JPY hits near 160 as strong dollar and Fed decision loom; Japan warns intervention possible.
In March, Russia’s unemployment rate remained steady, holding at 2.2%, indicating continued labour market stability
Written on April 30, 2026 at 6:53 am, by davin
Russia’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.2% in March, unchanged from February, indicating stable joblessness overall.
Ahead of Powell’s final rate decision, DJIA futures fell near 48.8K after failing above 49.3K
Written on April 30, 2026 at 6:53 am, by davin
DJIA futures slipped to 48.8K as markets awaited Fed decision, tech earnings; oil surged on Iran blockade.
USD/CAD stays near 1.3680 after BoC holds rates and Iran tensions trigger brief spike and reversal
Written on April 30, 2026 at 6:24 am, by davin
USD/CAD held near 1.3680 as BoC stayed on hold; oil above $100 capped gains pre-Fed.
As Federal Reserve caution and Iran tensions bolster the US Dollar, NZD/USD dips to 0.5840, down 0.76%
Written on April 30, 2026 at 6:23 am, by davin
NZD/USD slid to 0.5840 as Fed decision loomed, Powell guidance, succession speculation, and Middle East tensions supported USD.
The Bank of Canada kept rates at 2.25%, remaining patient yet signalling flexibility amid nuanced conditions
Written on April 30, 2026 at 5:54 am, by davin
Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25%, citing stronger medium-term growth but inflation risks and data dependence.
