Monthly Archives: April 2026
As the US Dollar stabilises, AUD/USD retreats, ending its three-session rise amid oil and geopolitical concerns
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:21 am, by
AUD/USD slipped near 0.7155 as dollar steadied; Iran talks, high oil, softer Australian jobs pressured.
Gold edges down as reduced Middle East tensions lift the US Dollar, limiting safe-haven demand

Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:21 am, by
Gold dips as Middle East tensions ease, dollar strengthens; ceasefire, Iran talks, and mixed US data weigh.
Outside the White House, Trump told reporters the US was nearing an agreement with Iran amid tensions
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:51 am, by
Trump said US is progressing toward an Iran deal, warned fighting could resume; claimed Iran concessions.
Standard Chartered economists Madhur Jha and Ethan Lester evaluate how Middle East conflict risks may influence global remittance flows
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:51 am, by
Standard Chartered warns Middle East conflict could disrupt energy, supply chains and expat remittances from GCC economies globally.
Gold stays range-bound as traders await clearer US-Iran talks, with oil-led inflation limiting upside gains

Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:21 am, by
Gold retreats but holds range near $4,790; strong dollar, Iran talks, and rate outlook cap gains.
Deutsche Bank economists warn Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas price rises threaten Germany’s economic recovery
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:20 am, by
Deutsche Bank warns Middle East-driven energy price spikes could stall Germany; 2026 GDP stays 1.0%, risks persist.
Traders monitor PepsiCo’s earnings, watching two resistance levels, as its household snack and beverage brands dominate
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:51 am, by
PepsiCo trades near $157.55 ahead of earnings; key resistance $163.97/$171.46, support $153-$154/$150; manage risk.
GBP/USD slips 0.17% as strong US jobs data outweighs UK GDP, despite upbeat risk sentiment

Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:51 am, by
GBP/USD slipped 0.17% as strong US jobs data outweighed UK GDP; pair struggled below 1.3600.
The DJIA rose 90 points, topping 48,500, as ceasefire optimism boosted Wall Street’s weekly rally

Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:22 am, by
US stocks climbed: Dow +90, S&P 500 above 7,000, Nasdaq hit record; ceasefire, jobs, earnings.
GBP/USD falls 0.17% as robust US employment figures eclipse UK GDP, despite upbeat peace-deal optimism

Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:21 am, by
GBP/USD slipped 0.17% as strong US claims outweighed upbeat UK GDP; Fed steady, BoE hike bets rose.