Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sterling-dollar trades around 1.3570 as Iran talks optimism fades, US equities rise and dollar stabilises
Written on April 16, 2026 at 7:21 am, by davin
GBP/USD hovered near 1.3570 as US-Iran optimism faded; dollar steadied, BoE tightening hopes tempered, GDP awaited.
Traders assess Fed expectations and US-Iran dialogue optimism, keeping gold slightly lower despite broad dollar weakness
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:52 am, by davin
Gold slips despite weaker dollar as Iran talks, troop reports and oil dip reshape outlook; $5,000 eyed.
EUR/USD rebounds as a softer dollar and improving risk appetite lift the euro for an eighth day
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:51 am, by davin
EUR/USD climbed as dollar weakened, boosted by renewed US-Iran talks hopes; markets await confirmation, inflation data.
Nagel warns unresolved Hormuz tensions heighten inflation risks, as policymakers weigh scenarios between baseline and adverse outcomes
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:21 am, by davin
Bundesbank’s Nagel warns Hormuz tensions could lift inflation, urging ECB policy flexibility amid uncertain April developments.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says easing Dollar demand clashes with oil supply shocks, keeping inflation risks elevated
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:20 am, by davin
Oil supply tight as Hormuz closure persists; partial recovery expected, raising inflation risks for UK/Eurozone importers.
Silver trades positively near one-month highs, approaching channel resistance, while investors watch Middle East geopolitical developments
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:51 am, by davin
Silver nears $80 as dollar weakens; bullish streak continues, capped by geopolitical uncertainty and key technical resistance.
DBS economists Rao and Teng analyse ASEAN-6 and India’s varied rate-tightening responses to energy-driven inflation pressures
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:50 am, by davin
ASEAN-6 and India brace for higher energy prices, balancing inflation control with growth amid Middle East tensions.
Bert Colijn says Eurozone output edged up in February, yet wars and energy costs threaten investment and industry
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:21 am, by davin
Eurozone industrial output edged up in February, but weaker 2026 conditions, energy costs and conflict weigh.
EIA reports US crude inventories fell 0.913 million barrels, undershooting forecasts for a 0.2 million rise
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:20 am, by davin
EIA data showed crude stocks fell 0.913 million barrels, versus expectations for a 0.2 million increase.
Scotiabank’s strategists say the yen is mildly softer mid-range, trailing G10 peers as sentiment improves
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:51 am, by davin
Japanese yen dips 0.1%, lags G10 peers; options hedge for strength ahead of Bank of Japan meeting.
