Monthly Archives: April 2026
Iranian state media says Revolutionary Guards struck Gulf steel and aluminium sites linked to United States interests
Written on April 2, 2026 at 10:23 pm, by
Iran warns Gulf US-linked metals facilities; markets turn risk-off, lifting dollar as investors seek safe-haven currencies.
Iranian state media says Revolutionary Guards struck US-linked Gulf steel and aluminium facilities, according to reports
Written on April 2, 2026 at 10:23 pm, by
Iran warns of harsher strikes; markets turn risk-off as resilient US dollar rises, safe-havens gain.
During European trading, the Canadian Dollar strengthens broadly, except versus the US Dollar, after Trump boosts oil prices again
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by
Canadian Dollar gained broadly as oil surged on Iran tensions, but safe-haven demand supported US Dollar.
During European trade, the Canadian Dollar rises against most major peers, as Trump’s speech lifts oil again
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by
Canadian Dollar gains broadly as oil jumps; Trump Iran warning lifts safe-haven demand, keeping US Dollar stronger.
The euro drops over 0.5% versus the safe-haven dollar, sliding from 1.1625 towards 1.1520 amid risk-off sentiment
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by
Euro slid over 0.5% as risk-off returned; oil and dollar strength pressured EUR/USD, keeping downtrend intact.
Amid rising oil and risk-off sentiment, the euro drops over 0.5% versus the dollar, nearing 1.1500
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by
Euro drops over 0.5% as risk-off returns; Iran war uncertainty boosts dollar, oil; EUR/USD nears 1.1500.
Fabio Panetta warns the ECB that global energy-market tensions may threaten financial stability during European trading hours
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:24 pm, by
Panetta warned energy crisis may threaten stability, pressure high-debt bonds, and worsen inflation, growth amid vulnerabilities.
At France’s 10-year bond auction, yields climbed to 3.73%, up from the prior 3.39%
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:24 pm, by
France’s 10-year bond auction yield rose to 3.73% from 3.39%, increasing government borrowing costs.
In March, Turkey’s exports rose from $21.1B previously to $21.9B, indicating stronger overseas demand
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by
Turkey’s exports rose to $21.9bn in March, increasing by $0.8bn from the previous period’s $21.1bn.
Dollar support returns as risk aversion rises amid renewed Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by
Dollar strengthened on risk-off Middle East fears; Hormuz uncertainty. Focus shifts to Fed speakers, payrolls expectations.
