Monthly Archives: April 2026
In February, South Korea’s current account balance rose to 23.19B, up from 13.26B previously
Written on April 8, 2026 at 11:24 am, by davin
South Korea’s current account surplus widened in February, rising to 23.19B from 13.26B previously.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a two-week pause on planned US strikes against Iran
Written on April 8, 2026 at 11:23 am, by davin
Trump announced a two-week pause in Iran strikes, conditional Hormuz reopening; markets rallied, oil plunged accordingly.
In February, South Korea’s current account balance rose from 13.26B previously to 23.19B

Written on April 8, 2026 at 11:08 am, by davin
South Korea’s current account surplus increased to 23.19B in February, rising from 13.26B previously.
Trump announced on Truth Social that bombing plans against Iran are being postponed for two weeks
Written on April 8, 2026 at 11:07 am, by davin
Trump announced two-week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran, contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening.
Dollar Drops as Safe-Haven Demand Eases

Written on April 8, 2026 at 11:03 am, by casandra
USDX falls toward 99 as a two-week Iran delay cools safe-haven demand, though inflation risks and CPI still matter. | VT Markets
TD Securities expects the RBNZ to hold rates, urging patience on supply shocks amid slack economic conditions

Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:54 am, by davin
TD Securities expects RBNZ to hold OCR steady, signaling patience on supply shocks; markets price 2026 hikes.
NZD/USD hovers around 0.5720 as US safe-haven demand and RBNZ expectations keep sentiment neutral

Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:53 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5720 as safe-haven USD demand rises; markets await RBNZ guidance amid tensions.
TD Securities expects rates unchanged, with RBNZ urging patience on supply shocks amid sub-capacity economy

Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:38 am, by davin
TD Securities expects RBNZ to hold rates, urge patience; markets overprice 2026 hikes, minutes watched for tightening.
As RBNZ decision nears, NZD/USD hovers around 0.5720; safe-haven USD demand and geopolitical uncertainty temper sentiment

Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:37 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5720 as firm safe-haven USD and RBNZ guidance expectations keep traders cautious.
MUFG strategist Michael Wan says US-Iran tensions and Hormuz threats keep prospects for peace narrow, uncertain
Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:24 am, by davin
US–Iran tensions threaten Hormuz shipping, keeping oil supply risks high; Asian FX pressured despite marginal flow improvements.