Monthly Archives: April 2026
Asian equities opened mixed; investors stayed cautious as Iran deadline and oil-related Fed worries rattled markets
Written on April 7, 2026 at 3:08 pm, by
Asian markets open mixed as Hormuz deadline nears; oil hits four-week high, boosting inflation and risk concerns.
During the Asian session, EUR/USD hovers near 1.1530, edging lower within Monday’s range, awaiting Trump’s deadline
Written on April 7, 2026 at 3:07 pm, by
EUR/USD holds near 1.1530 as markets await Iran response; dollar steadies, Fed minutes and technical levels watched.
Australia’s ANZ job advertisements dropped 3.1% in March, reversing a prior 3.2% rise
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:54 pm, by
Australia’s ANZ Job Advertisements index dropped 3.1% in March, reversing February’s 3.2% rise.
Australia’s TD-MI annual inflation gauge rose to 4.3% in March, up from 3.6% previously
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by
Australia’s TD-MI Inflation Gauge climbed to 4.3% year-on-year in March, up from 3.6% previously.
ANZ data showed Australian job advertisements fell 3.1% in March, reversing a prior 3.2% rise
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:37 pm, by
Australia’s ANZ Job Advertisements fell 3.1% in March, reversing February’s 3.2% increase month-on-month.
Australia’s TD-MI annual inflation gauge rose to 4.3% in March, up from 3.6% previously
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:37 pm, by
Australia’s TD-MI Inflation Gauge rose to 4.3% year-on-year in March, up from 3.6% previously.
In March, New Zealand’s ANZ Commodity Price eased from 4.2% to 4.1%, reflecting a modest slowdown
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:24 pm, by
New Zealand’s ANZ Commodity Price measure eased to 4.1% in March, down slightly from 4.2%.
China’s central bank fixed the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.8854, above Reuters’ 6.8773 and prior 6.8929
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8854, highlighting policy tools, exchange-rate stability role, and banking reforms.
New Zealand’s ANZ Commodity Price eased to 4.1%, slipping marginally from the previous 4.2% reading
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:08 pm, by
New Zealand’s ANZ Commodity Price Index increased 4.1% in March, slightly below February’s 4.2% gain.
The PBOC fixed USD/CNY at 6.8854, versus 6.8929 previously, above Reuters’ 6.8773 estimate
Written on April 7, 2026 at 2:07 pm, by
PBoC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8854, signaling managed stability amid policy tools, reforms, and private banking growth.
