Monthly Archives: April 2026
Impact of the 2026 Strait of Hormuz Closure on Forex and Crypto Markets

Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:38 am, by
Oil shocks, USD strength and crypto volatility are all tied to one critical chokepoint. Understand how this disruption is impacting forex and crypto markets right now. | VT Markets
Forecasts matched as the RBNZ holds New Zealand’s interest rate steady at 2.25%
Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:20 am, by josephine
Reserve Bank of New Zealand held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%, matching forecasts; no further details provided.
On BOP terms, Japan’s trade balance fell to ¥2.709B in February, from ¥3145B previously
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:50 am, by josephine
Japan’s trade balance fell to ¥2.709B in February, down about ¥3,142.291B from January’s ¥3,145B.
In February, South Korea’s current account balance rose from 13.26B previously to 23.19B
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:58 am, by josephine
South Korea’s current account surplus increased to 23.19B in February, rising from 13.26B previously.
Trump announced on Truth Social that bombing plans against Iran are being postponed for two weeks
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
Trump announced two-week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran, contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening.
Nikkei 225 Surges as Ceasefire Slams Oil Prices

Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:49 am, by
Nikkei 225 jumps above 56,000 as a two-week ceasefire cuts oil prices, lifts exporters, and boosts risk appetite. | VT Markets
MUFG strategist Michael Wan says US-Iran tensions and Hormuz threats keep prospects for peace narrow, uncertain
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
US–Iran tensions threaten Hormuz shipping, keeping oil supply risks high; Asian FX pressured despite marginal flow improvements.
Dollar Drops as Safe-Haven Demand Eases

Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:03 am, by
USDX falls toward 99 as a two-week Iran delay cools safe-haven demand, though inflation risks and CPI still matter. | VT Markets
Gold approaches $4,680 as a softer Dollar boosts prices, while easing oil limits conflict-driven anxiety
Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:30 am, by josephine
Gold climbs as oil slips and Hormuz deadline looms; dollar weakens, Fed warns inflation risks; mixed signals.
Vietnam’s Q1 GDP rose 7.8% yearly; trade surged, yet inflation complicates SBV policy goals
Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:23 am, by josephine
Vietnam’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1; exports surged, imports rose, and inflation exceeded central bank target.