Monthly Archives: April 2026
New Zealand’s monthly electronic card retail sales growth slowed to 0.7%, down from 1.4% previously
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by davin
New Zealand’s March electronic card retail sales rose 0.7%, slowing from February’s 1.4% monthly increase.
New Zealand’s annual electronic card retail sales increased to 2.7% in March, from 1.5% previously
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by davin
New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales rose 2.7% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 1.5% previously.
Following disappointing UK production figures, GBP/USD retreated after gains, edging lower to near 1.3525 amid steady selling
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by davin
GBP/USD slides to 1.3525 on mixed UK data; Iran tensions boost dollar, technical support near 1.3500.
With mixed US data, USD/JPY climbs above 159.00 as dollar strengthens, though RSI divergence limits gains
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
USD/JPY rebounds above 159.00 on firmer dollar; upside capped by Japan warnings as RSI wanes.
Amid Hormuz disruption and geopolitical tensions, the US Dollar’s safe-haven appeal restrains NZD/USD near 0.5890
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by davin
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5890 as firmer US Dollar, Hormuz disruption and Middle East tensions limited gains.
Despite 5.0% growth amid weak investment and retail sales, authorities restrain CNY gains, reliant on exports
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by davin
China’s 5% growth relies on exports; policymakers manage yuan appreciation cautiously to sustain competitiveness and ease pressure.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met global leaders, reiterating US plans for trade deals and mineral policy repairs
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met UK, Italy, and Japan leaders to advance trade deals, focusing on critical minerals.
AUD/USD ended a three-session rise, easing towards 0.7165 after weaker Australian employment data and 0.7200 rejection
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
AUD/USD stalls near 0.7165 after 0.7200 rejection; mixed Australian data, Iran conflict boosts USD inflation worries.
Standard Chartered expects the BSP to hold 4.25% in April, delivering a 25bp rise in June
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:21 am, by davin
Standard Chartered expects BSP to hold rates in April, delay hike to June, raise 2026 inflation forecast.
TD Securities says China’s Q1 GDP hit 5.0% yearly, export-led, yet demand remained weak overall
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:20 am, by davin
China’s Q1 GDP rose 5.0%, beating forecasts; exports and industry climbed, while retail, property and jobs lagged.
