Monthly Archives: April 2026
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
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
China’s Q1 GDP rose 5.0%, beating forecasts; exports and industry climbed, while retail, property and jobs lagged.
After Netflix missed Wall Street’s first-quarter EPS forecast by 8%, its shares plunged over 9% in late trading

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:51 am, by
Netflix shares slid over 9% after Q1 EPS miss and softer Q2 guidance, despite revenue beat.
Silver slips 0.30%, rejected near $81 resistance; dollar rebounds, leaving XAG/USD around $78.73 after $80.86 high

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:51 am, by
Silver slips 0.30%, stalls below $81 resistance; indecision persists, with bullish RSI; key support at $76.94.
BNY’s Geoff Yu says Korea, Taiwan and Japan now supply US surpluses as China’s exports drop

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:21 am, by
Falling exports and supply shocks may flip East Asia’s surpluses into deficits, cutting recycled capital outflows sharply.
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, the US Dollar stays firm near 98.20 as Hormuz disruptions continue despite ceasefire reports

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:21 am, by
Dollar steadied as Hormuz disruptions fueled energy fears; major pairs mixed, oil and gold elevated, ceasefire monitored.
Gold Steady as Softer Dollar Offsets Iran Truce

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:15 am, by casandra
XAUUSD steadies near 4,800 as a weaker dollar and improved rate-cut odds support gold, while Iran talks keep traders cautious. | VT Markets
VT Markets Deposit and Withdrawal Guide
Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:00 am, by anna
Learn how to deposit and withdraw funds with VT Markets, including supported payment methods, minimum amounts, processing times, and common reasons for delays or declined requests.
Danske Research reports GDP and industrial output beat forecasts, yet retail sales lagged and unemployment rose slightly
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:51 am, by
China’s Q1 GDP beat forecasts; output rose, but retail sales, jobs, and housing remained weak.
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister says war-fuelled moves lifted G10 and EM carry trades, boosting Real and Peso gains
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:51 am, by
Pfister: G10 and EM carry trades surged in early 2025, helped by FX moves, but risks remain.