Monthly Archives: April 2026
Reuters reported Iran threatening retaliation as Israel widened Lebanon attacks; ongoing Middle East clashes killed hundreds
Written on April 9, 2026 at 12:59 pm, by davin
Sporadic Middle East fighting kills hundreds; Iran cites ceasefire breach, questions U.S. talks; oil rises, Israel expands strikes.
During early Asian trading, gold slips to about $4,705, pressured by a fragile US–Iran two-week ceasefire

Written on April 9, 2026 at 12:59 pm, by davin
Gold dips to $4,705 after US-Iran ceasefire; Fed eyes 2025 cuts; central banks keep buying gold.
Sterling-dollar retreats from 1.3485 as a fragile Pakistan-mediated US-Iran ceasefire boosts then tempers sentiment

Written on April 9, 2026 at 12:30 pm, by davin
GBP/USD jumped on ceasefire news, then slipped; weak UK data and Fed minutes kept traders cautious.
UK RICS housing price balance undercut forecasts at -23%, compared with the expected -18%

Written on April 9, 2026 at 12:29 pm, by davin
RICS March survey showed UK house price balance -23%, undershooting -18% forecast, indicating weaker momentum and more falls.
Intel Jumps as Chip Deals Recasts Growth Story

Written on April 9, 2026 at 12:03 pm, by casandra
Intel rises 11% to 58.18 as AI chip deals, Terafab links, and stronger 18A yield expectations lift sentiment. | VT Markets
Ceasefire reduces safe-haven buying, pushing USD/JPY down 0.66%, from near 160.00 to around 158.50

Written on April 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm, by davin
USD/JPY slid to 158.50 as US–Iran ceasefire eased haven demand; BoJ hike odds rise, US data ahead.
As ceasefire optimism waned, AUD/USD surrendered earlier gains, hovering near 0.7050 and remaining under 0.7100
Written on April 9, 2026 at 11:59 am, by davin
AUD/USD retreats to 0.7050 after ceasefire-fuelled rise; markets await US data, RBA outlook, technical support.
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5830 as renewed US Dollar demand, driven by geopolitics, limits Kiwi gains

Written on April 9, 2026 at 11:29 am, by davin
NZD/USD near 0.5830, buoyed by ceasefire hopes; dollar demand returned amid volatility. RBNZ/Fed cautious, key levels.
AUD/JPY retreats below 112.00 after shooting-star pattern, as risk appetite lifts Australian Dollar in calmer markets
Written on April 9, 2026 at 11:29 am, by davin
AUD/JPY climbed on improved risk appetite; momentum weakens as RSI slips, with key support/resistance levels.
NZD/USD surges past 0.5800, approaching the 200-day SMA, aided by easing tensions and hawkish RBNZ comments

Written on April 9, 2026 at 10:59 am, by davin
NZD/USD climbed on eased Middle East tensions and hawkish RBNZ, but struggled above 200-day SMA resistance.