Monthly Archives: April 2026
Yen Gains, Conviction Weak on Hormuz Risks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:37 pm, by evita
USD/JPY falls towards 159.00 as easing Iran tensions and a dovish Fed outlook weigh on the USD. l VT Markets
FXStreet data shows gold prices in Malaysia increased, with the precious metal rising during Tuesday trading
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:31 pm, by davin
Malaysia gold prices climbed Tuesday: MYR 607.46/gram and MYR 7,085.28/tola, FXStreet data shows.
In Asian trading, Sterling keeps rising to about 1.3515 versus the Dollar, lifted by risk appetite
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:04 pm, by davin
Sterling rose to 1.3515 as risk appetite grew, dollar weakened, and Hormuz blockade tensions eased.
During Asian trading, USD/CHF drifted near 0.7830, extending a seven-day slide amid US-Iran talks impacting dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:03 pm, by davin
USD/CHF slid to 0.7830 on truce-talk hopes; softer oil lifted CHF, weighing Fed hawkishness.
China’s March year-on-year imports rose 27.8%, far outpacing forecasts of 11.1%
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:32 pm, by davin
China’s imports surged 27.8% year-on-year in March, far exceeding forecasts of an 11.1% rise.
China’s year-on-year exports rose 7.1% in March, underperforming forecasts that anticipated 8.3%
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:31 pm, by davin
China’s exports rose 7.1% in March, missing expectations of 8.3%, as growth slowed year-on-year.
China’s March trade balance in dollars was $51.13B, missing expectations of $112B by $60.87B
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by davin
China’s March trade surplus hit $51.13bn, far below the $112bn forecast, missing expectations by $60.87bn.
Risk appetite keeps the US Dollar pressured, leaving USD/CAD subdued near 1.3790 for a second day during Asian hours
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by davin
USD/CAD hovered near 1.3790 as US-Iran talks and lower oil weighed on USD, CAD sentiment.
USD/JPY drifts towards 159.00 in Asia, as Yen firms yet buyers remain hesitant over Hormuz risks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:31 pm, by davin
USD/JPY slips toward 159.00 as dollar weakens on Fed uncertainty; yen support limited by Hormuz tensions.
During Asian trading, WTI hovers near $91.50 amid reports of continued US-Iran discussions for a third day
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:31 pm, by davin
WTI hovered near $91.50 as US-Iran talks and Hormuz disruptions kept oil prices elevated, subdued.
