Monthly Archives: April 2026
Amid Iran conflict fears and Trump’s deadline, the Dollar Index steadies near 100 after prior losses
Written on April 7, 2026 at 5:24 pm, by davin
DXY held near 100.00 as Iran tensions boosted safe-haven demand and reinforced hawkish Fed expectations.
Rabobank strategist Benjamin Picton warns Iran tensions, Hormuz threats and NATO rifts could disrupt oil supplies
Written on April 7, 2026 at 5:23 pm, by davin
Escalating Iran-NATO tensions and attacks on energy infrastructure lift oil prices, heightening fears of supply disruptions.
Austria’s month-on-month, unadjusted wholesale prices rose to 3.9%, accelerating from 0.7% previously
Written on April 7, 2026 at 5:07 pm, by davin
Austria’s non-seasonally adjusted wholesale prices rose 3.9% month-on-month in March, accelerating from February’s 0.7% increase.
Austria’s year-on-year wholesale prices rose to 5.4% in March, accelerating from 1.1% previously
Written on April 7, 2026 at 5:07 pm, by davin
Austria’s non-seasonally adjusted wholesale prices rose 5.4% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 1.1% previously.
Early European trading sees USD/CAD near 1.3915 as Trump’s Iran deadline jitters weaken the Canadian Dollar
Written on April 7, 2026 at 4:54 pm, by davin
USD/CAD climbed to 1.3915 as Middle East tensions boosted dollar demand, while oil strength supported loonie.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says oil prices face Iran-Middle East risks, while Hormuz constraints limit supply relief further
Written on April 7, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by davin
Oil flows through Hormuz remain disrupted; tankers try Oman routes. Iran may allow Iraq exports, boosting supply.
Iran deadline concerns under Trump weaken the Canadian Dollar, pushing USD/CAD up near 1.3915 in Europe
Written on April 7, 2026 at 4:38 pm, by davin
USD/CAD rose toward 1.3915 as US dollar gained on Hormuz deadline fears; oil capped gains.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says oil markets face Iran conflict risks, while Strait of Hormuz flow improves slightly
Written on April 7, 2026 at 4:37 pm, by davin
Oil markets remain exposed as Hormuz traffic stays constrained, with tankers testing Oman routes amid uneven flows.
Before Trump’s Iran ultimatum on Hormuz reopening, USD/INR slipped towards 93.00 as the rupee strengthened
Written on April 7, 2026 at 4:24 pm, by davin
Rupee strengthens as Hormuz tensions and oil risks loom; RBI decision awaited, USD/INR hovers around 93.00.
UOB analysts expect AUD/USD to stay rangebound, with limited upside near 0.6940 and 0.6955
Written on April 7, 2026 at 4:23 pm, by davin
AUD/USD rebounded to 0.6938 but lacks momentum; near-term ranges 0.6890–0.6940, downside risks persist.
