Monthly Archives: April 2026
Gold remains steady after a bearish opening gap, while US-Iran tensions sustain heightened global market volatility
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:51 am, by davin
Gold steadies near $4,800 as Hormuz tensions rise; ceasefire deadline looms, oil-led inflation risks persist.
Chris Beauchamp of IG says stock markets stay calm, despite ongoing closure of Hormuz causing shock
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:50 am, by davin
Markets steadied as US-Iran talks neared, despite Hormuz closure; oil and Vix rose, UK data awaited.
Societe Generale says BCB views the March Selic 25bp cut as calibration, limiting Real support
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:21 am, by davin
BCB framed March’s 25 bp Selic cut as calibration, prioritising 3% inflation; future adjustments depend on data.
WTI crude climbs to about $87.10 a barrel, rising 3.80%, as US-Iran tensions fuel supply worries
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:21 am, by davin
WTI rose to $87.10 amid renewed Middle East tensions, Iran-US standoff, and Hormuz shipping disruption fears.
GBP/USD climbs near 1.3530 as the dollar softens, despite Middle East tensions and Pakistan talks threatened
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:51 am, by davin
GBP/USD rebounded from 1.3480 gap as Middle East tensions lifted oil; dollar eased; UK sentiment weakened.
USD/CAD falls for sixth session as US dollar weakens, Canadian inflation disappoints, and geopolitical volatility persists
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:51 am, by davin
USD/CAD extended losses on softer US Dollar, while Canada CPI and Iran tensions supported the Canadian Dollar.
TD Securities says softer March CPI leaves the BoC cautious, with inflation at 2.4% year-on-year
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:21 am, by davin
Canada’s March CPI rose 0.9%, lifting annual inflation to 2.4% as fuel costs surged; core eased.
Deutsche Bank analysts say Brent crude swings sharply on Iran tensions, Hormuz disruption risks and ceasefire headlines
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:21 am, by davin
Brent swung on Iran-Hormuz headlines; ceasefire hopes lifted prices, then reversal shut strait, disrupting shipping.
Scotiabank says Sterling remains steady against the Dollar, amid data-heavy week and political risks, after recovery
Written on April 21, 2026 at 4:51 am, by davin
Sterling steadied after US–Iran jitters; UK politics and key data loom, leaving GBP/USD range-bound near 1.35.
ECB speakers may limit EUR/USD gains; officials favour patience yet could hike, with June odds near 50%
Written on April 21, 2026 at 4:51 am, by davin
ECB speakers precede blackout; markets lean toward June hike odds. Key eurozone surveys this week test April softness.
