Monthly Archives: April 2026
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says Singapore’s energy resilience and fiscal strength reduce immediate risks from Middle East tensions
Written on April 9, 2026 at 10:59 am, by davin
Singapore’s energy buffers and strong finances mitigate Middle East risks, with diversified fuel sourcing and reserves.
Markets digest ceasefire as FOMC minutes suggest prolonged tight policy, keeping the dollar supported near 99.10
Written on April 9, 2026 at 10:30 am, by davin
DXY holds near 99.10 on safe-haven demand; Fed minutes signal higher-for-longer amid inflation, geopolitics.
BNP Paribas says US inflation remains driven by demand, though its impact is easing from post-Covid highs
Written on April 9, 2026 at 10:29 am, by davin
BNP Paribas finds US inflation still demand-driven, though easing; supply pressures persist near 2018–19 levels.
April Futures Rollover Announcement – Apr 09 ,2026
Written on April 9, 2026 at 10:08 am, by melody
Dear Client, New contracts will automatically be rolled over as follows: Please note: • The rollover will be automatic, and any existing open positions will remain open. • Positions that are open on the expiration date will be adjusted via a rollover charge or credit to reflect the price difference between the expiring and new Continue Reading
DXY rebounded from new lows after risk-on sentiment from a US-Iran ceasefire pushed it down 1%
Written on April 9, 2026 at 10:00 am, by davin
Dollar Index slid 1% after US-Iran ceasefire, rebounded as truce doubts rose; Fed minutes remained hawkish.
USD/CHF drops 0.85%, falling below 200-day SMA after failing 0.8011; ceasefire lifts sentiment, bears dominate
Written on April 9, 2026 at 9:59 am, by davin
USD/CHF dropped 0.85%, broke 200-day SMA, held key support; bearish RSI eyes 50-day, rebound targets 0.8000.
OCBC strategists say USD/INR fell as RBI measures tightened microstructure and dampened speculative long positioning
Written on April 9, 2026 at 9:30 am, by davin
USD/INR drops as RBI tightens FX position limits, curbs speculation; consolidation likely, downside if Iran tensions ease.
XAG/USD hovers near $74.50, rising 2% as weaker dollar supports silver after US-Iran ceasefire talks
Written on April 9, 2026 at 9:29 am, by davin
Silver rose near $74.50 as dollar weakened; range-bound amid Iran ceasefire doubts; bearish flag signals key levels.
Gold rises as US-Iran ceasefire, weaker dollar and lower oil drive XAU/USD near $4,735 up 0.70%
Written on April 9, 2026 at 9:00 am, by davin
Gold slips from three-week high as dollar weakens on oil drop; Hormuz tensions, Fed-cut bets.
Federal Reserve minutes suggest continued caution, yet increasingly balanced risks leave policymakers adopting a wait-and-see stance
Written on April 9, 2026 at 8:59 am, by davin
Fed minutes show rates held at 3.50–3.75%, neutral stance; inflation risks persist, limiting cuts this year.
