Monthly Archives: April 2026
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says China began 2026 stronger than expected, boosted by exports and surplus flows
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:54 am, by davin
China starts 2026 stronger on exports; rising surpluses fund foreign asset buying, pressuring CNY as deflation eases.
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says China began 2026 stronger, boosted by surging exports and a growing surplus
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:54 am, by davin
China’s 2026 growth improved on exports; banks buy foreign assets, weakening CNY; producer prices may soon rise.
In March, South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $423.66bn, down from $427.62bn previously
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:53 am, by davin
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves declined to $423.66 billion in March, down $3.96 billion from February.
In March, South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $423.66bn, down from $427.62bn previously
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:53 am, by davin
South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves fell in March to $423.66bn, down $3.96bn from February’s $427.62bn.
USDCNH Slips as Hormuz Hopes Lift Yuan
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:46 am, by casandra
USDCNH eases to 6.88 as Hormuz reopening hopes improve sentiment, though China’s March PMI slowdown limits yuan upside. | VT Markets
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang says USD/SGD faces short-term downside towards 1.2760, yet recovery persists in Q2
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:24 am, by davin
USD/SGD drops from 1.2929, pressured toward 1.2760 support; resistance 1.2900-1.2950; momentum mixed; deeper breaks unlikely.
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang sees USD/SGD drifting towards 1.2760 short term, yet recovering in Q2
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:24 am, by davin
USD/SGD pressured toward 1.2760 support; broader Q2 recovery possible, with key supports 1.2660/1.2586, resistance 1.2940.
Trump’s remarks bolster the US dollar, pushing AUD/USD towards 0.6900 as the Australian dollar falls 0.36%
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:24 am, by davin
AUD slipped 0.36% as Trump warned Iran conflict may last weeks, boosting USD, yields, oil.
After Trump warned of extended tensions, AUD/USD weakened 0.36%, nearing 0.6900 as the US Dollar strengthened
Written on April 3, 2026 at 11:23 am, by davin
Australian Dollar slid 0.36% as Trump boosted USD; yields rose, oil surged, and RBA hike odds increased.
DBS economist Radhika Rao says RBI restricts banks’ rupee NDFs, protecting INR while preserving deliverable hedging channels
Written on April 3, 2026 at 10:54 am, by davin
RBI restricts rupee NDF access, barring banks; allows deliverable hedging only, aims curb speculation, arbitrage gaps.
