Monthly Archives: April 2026
ECB executive board member Fabio Panetta warned that energy-market strains may threaten global financial stability during European hours

Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by
Panetta warned energy crisis may threaten financial stability, raising bond pressure on indebted countries amid risk shifts.
Risk aversion lifts DXY above 100, after Trump dampens Iran peace hopes and boosts the dollar
Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by
Dollar rises as risk aversion grows; Hormuz tensions and upbeat US data lift DXY above 100. NFPs awaited.
ING analysts say risk-off sentiment has boosted the dollar amid Middle East tensions and Hormuz Strait uncertainty
Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by
Dollar rebounds on Middle East tensions, Hormuz uncertainty; traders await Fed remarks and payrolls amid thin liquidity.
During European trading, EUR/JPY stays near 184.00, as investors await clearer ECB and BoJ policy guidance

Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by
EUR/JPY hovered near 184.00 as investors awaited ECB and BoJ signals amid rising oil-driven inflation risks.
The Dollar Index climbs above 100 as Trump dampens Iran peace hopes, boosting safe-haven demand
Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:24 pm, by
Dollar Index rises above 100 amid Iran war tensions, risk-off demand, upbeat US data, NFP awaited.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says RBI derivative and position limits widen onshore-offshore split, countering rupee weakness

Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:24 pm, by
RBI bans non-deliverable INR derivatives via authorised dealers, tightening NDF access; near-term rupee strength, longer-term weakness risk.
Investors await clearer ECB and BoJ policy direction as EUR/JPY holds steady near 184.00 in Europe

Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by
EUR/JPY holds near 184.00 as traders await ECB and BoJ guidance amid rising oil-linked inflation risks.
In risk-off trading, the euro outperforms sterling, rebounding above 0.8700 and nearing 0.8720

Written on April 2, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by
EUR/GBP eased from 0.8740 highs, holds above 0.8700; bullish bias persists despite fading momentum indicators.
A Reuters poll shows 32 economists expect the RBNZ to keep the OCR unchanged at 2.25%

Written on April 2, 2026 at 7:54 pm, by
Reuters poll: all economists expect RBNZ to hold OCR at 2.25% April 8; hikes by Q4.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says RBI curbs on rupee derivatives and USD/INR positions bolster INR, splitting markets
Written on April 2, 2026 at 7:54 pm, by
RBI banned non-deliverable INR derivatives for dealers, widening onshore-offshore splits, boosting NDF yields, influencing rupee outlook.