Monthly Archives: April 2026
OCBC says Asian currencies may reverse, led by KRW, as Hormuz tensions lift oil, weakening peers
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:21 am, by davin
Asian FX may retreat as Iran threatens Hormuz closure, boosting dollar demand; KRW leads, others weaker.
AUD/USD rises as USD softens, with RBA tightening expectations and easing US-Iran tensions supporting the Aussie
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:21 am, by davin
AUD/USD rose near 0.7176 as Hormuz tensions and higher oil prices shaped Fed and RBA expectations.
USD/CHF continues falling, under 0.7800 after 50-day SMA break, retesting trendline support near 0.7775

Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:51 am, by davin
USD/CHF breaks below 0.7800, staying bearish; key supports 0.7775/0.7747/0.7668, resistances 0.7828/0.7868/0.7906; CHF strongest vs JPY.
USD/JPY edges lower as the Dollar softens; firmer oil prices restrain the Yen despite de-escalation hopes

Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:51 am, by davin
USD/JPY slips as dollar retreats on Iran deal hopes; oil surge caps yen gains, range-bound.
After reopening lower near 49,100, DJIA futures recovered towards 49,400, ending slightly under Friday’s close

Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:21 am, by davin
Dow futures ended flat despite US-Iran tensions; oil jumped 5%, Hormuz restricted, ceasefire near expiry.
With an Iran ceasefire deadline approaching, EUR/USD rose 0.20%, rebounding from 1.1730 to 1.1790
Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:21 am, by davin
EUR/USD climbed 0.20% as USD weakened; Iran tensions lifted oil; traders awaited US data, PMIs.
Amid escalating US–Iran conflict, gold trades near $4,803, down 0.70%, as yields and oil rise

Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:51 am, by davin
Gold slips to $4,803 as US-Iran tensions intensify; steady yields and rising oil cap support.
Commerzbank’s Ghose expects faster lira losses if Turkey’s central bank delays hikes as inflation expectations rise
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:51 am, by davin
Commerzbank warns lira risks as inflation expectations rise, reserves fall; expects tightening, else USD/TRY climbs Wednesday.
GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3530 as the dollar retreats, despite Middle East tensions and Iranian threats in Pakistan

Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:21 am, by davin
GBP/USD rebounded near 1.3530 as the dollar eased, despite rising Middle East tensions and Iran threats.
Amid Middle East tensions, silver falls as the dollar strengthens and rate-cut expectations diminish, trading near $79.75
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:20 am, by davin
Silver slid to $79.75 after $83 high as US-Iran tensions boosted dollar, oil, inflation fears.