Monthly Archives: April 2026
Commerzbank says US Dollar dominance persists in trade and reserves, despite Iran’s renminbi plans, tensions
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:31 pm, by davin
Commerzbank says USD still dominates trade and reserves; diversification is slow, driven by sanctions, not economics.
Renewed Middle East war drags Pound Sterling down, leaving it weaker than major peers during European trading session
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:04 pm, by davin
Pound slipped as stalled US–Iran ceasefire talks boosted dollar, oil, and hawkish Fed bets in markets.
EUR/HUF hits February 2022 lows as forint rises after Péter Magyar’s election win boosts confidence
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:03 pm, by davin
EUR/HUF hit lowest since February 2022 as Forint surged after Magyar election win, boosting EU-funds hopes.
WTI crude remained under $98 as prices rose after US-Iran talks failed, threatening Strait of Hormuz blockade
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:32 pm, by davin
WTI edged higher in Asia, capped below $98 amid Iran tensions, ceasefire stability, and bullish signals.
Amid a mild dollar retreat, gold climbs to a European-session high after rebounding from a four-day low
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:31 pm, by davin
Gold hits daily high as Middle East tensions rise; crude and US inflation boost dollar, limiting gains.
Hungary’s pro-EU Tisza party wins decisively, lifting the forint as EU negotiation worries diminish
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:04 pm, by davin
Hungary election: Péter Magyar’s pro‑EU Tisza defeats Orbán’s Fidesz; record turnout; forint rallies; EU budget fears ease.
Tehran condemns Washington’s proposed naval blockade restricting ships entering and leaving, according to Iranian state media reports
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:03 pm, by davin
Iran condemns US port blockade plans, warns Persian Gulf insecurity and threatens to block Strait of Hormuz.
Deutsche Bank strategists report S&P 500 futures dip as Iran tensions lift energy costs, souring risk sentiment
Written on April 13, 2026 at 8:32 pm, by davin
S&P 500 futures slid as Iran conflict intensified, oil surged, risk-off sentiment grew, earnings season loomed.
Rabobank reports euro weak in Asian trade as Hungary’s pro-EU Tisza party defeats Fidesz convincingly
Written on April 13, 2026 at 8:31 pm, by davin
Euro dips in Asia as Hungary’s pro-EU Tisza beats Orban, potentially easing EU policy gridlock ahead.
With markets cautious after US–Iran peace talks stalled, the euro steadies near 0.8700 versus sterling
Written on April 13, 2026 at 8:04 pm, by davin
EUR/GBP held near 0.8700 as US–Iran talks failed; Bailey and Lagarde speeches may drive next move.
