Monthly Archives: April 2026
US Vice President Vance said US-Iran negotiations continue, seeking a broader deal to improve Iran’s global integration
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:11 pm, by davin
Vance says US-Iran talks progressing via multiple channels; broader economic deal eyed; ceasefire holds; nuclear weapons ruled out.
China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.8582, versus 6.8593 prior and 6.8096 Reuters forecast
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:10 pm, by davin
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8582, slightly stronger than prior, as it manages stability, reforms, rates.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1790, steady after seven rising sessions, as US-Iran talks boost optimism Asia-hours Wednesday
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:08 pm, by davin
EUR/USD steadied near 1.1790 as weaker dollar, Iran-talk hopes and softer PPI lifted euro too.
Cencora grows steadily despite thin margins, avoiding flashiness or dramatic narratives, and rarely commands investor attention
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:48 pm, by davin
Cencora, major US drug distributor, grew revenue to $321B; Walgreens deal, OneOncology acquisition, raised outlook amid bearish bias.
In February, Japan’s machinery orders rose 24.7% year-on-year, far exceeding the 8.5% forecast

Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:47 pm, by davin
Japan’s February machinery orders surged 24.7% year-on-year, far above forecasts, signalling stronger-than-expected growth.
Aussie Holds Firm As Oil Retreat Supports Risk Appetite
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:25 pm, by casandra
AUDUSD trades near 0.713 as lower oil, firmer equities and RBA hike bets support the Aussie ahead of jobs data. | VT Markets
February saw Japan’s monthly machinery orders rise 13.6%, far exceeding forecasts that predicted a 1.1% decline

Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:18 pm, by davin
Japan’s machinery orders jumped 13.6% in February, beating forecasts for a 1.1% decline instead.
DBS economist Chua Han Teng says Singapore’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 4.6%, yet external shocks threaten growth

Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:17 pm, by davin
Singapore’s 1Q26 GDP grew 4.6% yearly, dipped 0.3% quarterly; DBS maintains 2.8% forecast amid risks.
Gold Near Weekly High as Dollar Stays Soft

Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by casandra
Gold steadies near 4,842 as a softer dollar supports bullion while Iran talks and Fed rate expectations keep traders cautious. | VT Markets
In March, South Korea’s unemployment rate fell to 2.7%, down from 2.9% previously

Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:48 pm, by davin
South Korea’s unemployment rate eased to 2.7% in March, down from 2.9% in the prior period.