Monthly Archives: April 2026
Fuelled by US-Iran tensions, XAU/USD hovers near $4,790, capped below $4,850, as USD demand rises

Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:22 pm, by davin
Gold steady near $4,790 as Iran-US tensions boost dollar; technicals neutral-bearish below $4,850 resistance.
Societe Generale strategists say Brent futures, jolted by conflict news, rebounded near $95/bbl, boosting forecasts
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by davin
Brent rebounds to $95 as US–Iran conflict disrupts Hormuz shipping; OPEC output plunges, normalisation delayed into 2026.
After rebounding from 0.7775, USD/CHF stays under 0.7845, keeping bears in control for now
Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
USD/CHF holds below 0.7845, maintaining downtrend as Middle East tensions support dollar; key levels 0.7775/0.7700.
OCBC strategists say energy-shock JGB steepening raises BOJ credibility doubts, supporting USD/JPY upside potential

Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
OCBC says JGB curve steepening questions BoJ credibility; expects April hike or USD/JPY 160, intervention risk.
Sterling shows mixed trading against major peers in Europe, with expected volatility amid heavy UK data releases

Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by davin
Sterling trades unevenly; UK jobs, inflation, retail sales and PMI due this week keep volatility elevated.
Silver dips from above $83, hovers under $80 as fading US-Iran peace boosts safe-haven dollar demand

Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
Silver falls below $80 as dollar demand returns; Iran talks delayed; support $78.80, resistance $80.80.
HSBC Asset Management says improving risk appetite drove dollar losses, keeping year-to-date performance flat overall
Written on April 20, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
HSBC AM says April’s risk rebound coincided with dollar drop; volatility may not boost USD, supporting 2026.
Sterling stays resilient as BoE hike bets fade; ING expects steady rates while Starmer scrutiny dampens sentiment

Written on April 20, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Sterling holds firm; ING sees no BoE hike, warns politics and oil could pressure GBP/USD lower.
Based on data, XAG/USD declines to $79.45 per ounce, 1.67% below Friday’s $80.80

Written on April 20, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by davin
Silver slid 1.67% Monday to $79.45, with year-to-date gains intact; prices driven by dollar, rates.
Amid US–Iran tensions lifting oil prices, the Indian Rupee weakens, sending USD/INR towards 93.00
Written on April 20, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
Rupee weakens as US-Iran tensions lift oil and boost dollar; USD/INR nears 93.00, eyes 94.00.