Monthly Archives: April 2026
Ceasefire talks stalling and oil above $100 leave USD/JPY near 160 as deadline looms

Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:23 am, by davin
USD/JPY tops 160, sparks intervention chatter; weak Japan data, BOJ hike odds rise; oil-geopolitics, Fed minutes loom.
MUFG analyst Michael Wan says US–Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz threats restrict prospects for peace, uncertain
Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:08 am, by davin
MUFG warns US–Iran tensions threaten oil supply, pressuring Asian assets; Hormuz disruptions may take 3–6 months.
USD/JPY nears 160 as stalled ceasefire talks and Strait deadline lift oil above $100, pressuring yen

Written on April 8, 2026 at 10:07 am, by davin
USD/JPY tops 160, triggers intervention fears; Japan data weak, BOJ hike odds rise; US-Iran tensions lift oil.
US weekly API crude oil stocks declined to 3.719M from 10.263M in early April
Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:54 am, by davin
US weekly crude oil stocks fell to 3.719 million, down 6.544 million from 10.263 million prior.
UOB economists say March inflation exceeded BSP target, urging rate pause amid peso weakness and rising costs

Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:53 am, by davin
Philippine March inflation breached BSP target; UOB lifts 2026 forecast to 5.5%, expects rates on hold.
US weekly crude oil inventories, per API, declined to 3.719M from 10.263M in early April
Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:37 am, by davin
API data showed US crude oil stocks fell to 3.719 million, down 6.544 million week-on-week.
UOB economists say Philippine inflation exceeded BSP’s target in March, yet rates may remain unchanged amid pressures

Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:37 am, by davin
Philippine March inflation breached BSP target; UOB raised 2026 forecast to 5.5% amid peso weakness, disruptions.
Ahead of MAS decision, USD/SGD weakens; de-escalation hopes and technicals suggest bearish shift; key levels flagged

Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:24 am, by davin
USD/SGD slipped to 1.2845; bearish engulfing signals downside toward 1.2810-20, 1.2780 support ahead of MAS meeting.
Market optimism over Iran-Pakistan ceasefire remarks lifted US equities, sending USD/CHF down below 0.8000
Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:23 am, by davin
USD/CHF pares gains as risk appetite improves; stays bid, but 0.8000 caps upside; trend bullish.
OCBC strategists say USD/SGD weakens amid easing tensions hopes, with bearish signals; support 1.2780-1.2810, resistance 1.29-1.2940
Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:08 am, by davin
USD/SGD slipped to 1.2845; bullish momentum eased as bearish engulfing flagged downside, with MAS policy meeting awaited.