Monthly Archives: April 2026
Against improved sentiment from Iran ceasefire comments, the US Dollar pulled USD/CHF back under 0.8000 amid resistance
Written on April 8, 2026 at 9:07 am, by davin
USD/CHF retreats below 0.8000 as Iran ceasefire hopes boost sentiment; uptrend intact, key support watched.
Gold approaches $4,680 as a softer Dollar boosts prices, while easing oil limits conflict-driven anxiety
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:54 am, by davin
Gold climbs as oil slips and Hormuz deadline looms; dollar weakens, Fed warns inflation risks; mixed signals.
Vietnam’s Q1 GDP rose 7.8% yearly; trade surged, yet inflation complicates SBV policy goals
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:53 am, by davin
Vietnam’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1; exports surged, imports rose, and inflation exceeded central bank target.
In February, US consumer credit rose $9.48B, falling short of the expected $10B increase
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:38 am, by davin
US consumer credit increased $9.48bn in February, slightly below forecasts of a $10bn rise overall.
The US Dollar stayed strong near 99.80, while oil climbed as Iran tensions kept investors cautious
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:37 am, by davin
Dollar steadies near 99.80 as Iran-Hormuz deadline looms; oil spikes, euro climbs; eyes on Fed minutes, PCE.
America’s consumer credit rose by $9.48B, falling short of the $10B forecast for February
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:24 am, by davin
US consumer credit increased by $9.48bn in February, missing forecasts of a $10bn rise overall.
The US Dollar Index stayed near 99.80, while oil jumped as markets watched Trump’s Iran Strait deadline
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:23 am, by davin
Dollar index near 99.80 as Iran tensions lift oil, gold; markets await Fed minutes and PCE data.
ING’s Maurice van Sante says Middle East conflict lifts oil and gas, increasing European building materials costs
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:08 am, by davin
Middle East conflict boosts oil and gas prices, raising European cement, concrete and brick costs, pressuring construction.
AUD strengthens versus USD, challenging 0.6950 after rebounding from 100-day SMA as US Dollar weakens ahead deadline
Written on April 8, 2026 at 8:07 am, by davin
Australian Dollar climbed as US dollar weakened; AUD/USD tested 0.6950 resistance after rebounding above 100-day SMA.
ING’s Maurice van Sante believes Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas rises will lift European building materials costs
Written on April 8, 2026 at 7:54 am, by davin
Middle East conflict lifts energy prices, raising European building material costs; manufacturers may pass on increases, squeezing construction.
