Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/CHF holds near 0.7900, surrendering earlier advances as traders await Iran updates within a 70-pip range
Written on April 13, 2026 at 3:28 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF holds near 0.7900 as Iran tensions and sparse data cap dollar gains; PPI awaited Tuesday.
Commerzbank says US Dollar dominance persists in trade and reserves, despite Iran’s renminbi plans, tensions
Written on April 13, 2026 at 3:22 pm, by josephine
Commerzbank says USD still dominates trade and reserves; diversification is slow, driven by sanctions, not economics.
Renewed Middle East war drags Pound Sterling down, leaving it weaker than major peers during European trading session
Written on April 13, 2026 at 2:26 pm, by josephine
Pound slipped as stalled US–Iran ceasefire talks boosted dollar, oil, and hawkish Fed bets in markets.
Safe-haven appetite re-emerges after US-Iran negotiations fail, leaving forex markets cautious and risk-averse
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:24 am, by josephine
Markets turned risk-averse after Iran-US talks stalled; Trump announced Hormuz blockade, boosting oil, pressuring stocks, lifting dollar.
Ueda says oil price rises harm Japan’s trade, while Middle East conflict keeps recovery modest
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
Ueda says Japan’s recovery continues despite Middle East risks; inflation trends toward target, policy normalization supports yen.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Apr 13 ,2026
Written on April 13, 2026 at 8:32 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Oil surges above $100 as Iran tensions escalate
Written on April 13, 2026 at 7:00 am, by
Oil surges above $100 as Iran tensions disrupt supply. Traders watch Hormuz flows, geopolitical risks, and whether prices can sustain the rally. l VT Markets
Week Ahead: All Eyes on Oil as US Blocks Strait of Hormuz
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:57 am, by
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US oil benchmark, kicked off the week with a strong bullish gap, surging around 11% as it eyes a move back toward the $100 level. The breakdown in US-Iran peace negotiations, coupled with the US move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, is putting the already fragile ceasefire at risk—supporting further upside in oil prices. | VT Markets
Dollar Rebounds as Failed Iran Talks Revive Defensive Positioning
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:18 am, by
Key Points The US dollar started the week on firmer footing as failed US-Iran peace talks pushed markets back into a more defensive stance. The rebound marks a reversal from the more optimistic tone seen after last week’s ceasefire announcement, when traders briefly reduced defensive exposure and returned to equities and other risk assets. TheContinue Reading
Having eased earlier advances, the US Dollar Index stays positive, trading near 99.00 in Asian hours Monday
Written on April 13, 2026 at 3:24 am, by josephine
Dollar Index holds near 99.00 as Iran tensions, Hormuz blockade threat, and hotter CPI fuel safe-haven demand.
