Monthly Archives: April 2026
France’s budget deficit widened to €32.1B, deteriorating from the prior €9.72B balance in February

Written on April 2, 2026 at 5:23 pm, by
France’s February budget deficit widened to €32.1 billion, from €9.72 billion previously, a €22.38 billion deterioration.
France’s budget deficit widened to €32.1B, deteriorating sharply from the prior €9.72B shortfall

Written on April 2, 2026 at 5:23 pm, by
France’s February budget deficit widened to €32.1B, deteriorating sharply from January’s €9.72B shortfall.
Oil Above $106 Tests Trump’s Energy Confidence

Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:59 pm, by casandra
WTI climbs to 106.40 as Iran war disruption keeps oil high and analysts warn the US still faces higher prices and slower growth. | VT Markets
USD/CAD rebounds above 1.3900 as risk-off sentiment returns, driven by Iran tensions and wary investors
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:54 pm, by
USD/CAD rebounded above 1.3910 as Trump’s Iran remarks and higher oil drove risk-off, boosting dollar.
USD/CAD rebounds above 1.3900 as cautious investors favour the Dollar amid fading Iran de-escalation hopes

Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:54 pm, by
USD/CAD rebounded above 1.3900 as Iran-war fears, stronger US data, and firmer dollar pressured Canada.
Commerzbank says RBI bans INR NDFs and related-party FX derivatives, forcing authorised dealers to overhaul markets

Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by
RBI bans non-deliverable INR derivatives, restricts related-party FX trades, aiming to curb speculation, ease rupee pressure.
Commerzbank says RBI barred dealers from non-deliverable INR derivatives and related-party FX derivative trades globally
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by
RBI bans non-deliverable INR derivatives, restricts related-party FX trades, aiming to curb rupee speculation pressure.
After Trump’s remarks strengthened the dollar, GBP/USD came under pressure, sliding from 1.3345 toward 1.3200s

Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:24 pm, by
GBP/USD slid from 1.3345 to mid-1.3200s as Trump boosted dollar; Bailey cautioned on UK rates.
Trump’s remarks strengthen the dollar, prompting GBP/USD to slide in Asia from 1.3345 towards mid-1.3200s

Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:24 pm, by
GBP/USD slid to mid-1.3200s after Trump’s Iran threats boosted dollar; pair remains below key averages.
Gulf nations weigh new pipelines, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, amid fears over Iran’s potential control
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:23 pm, by
Gulf states consider costly new pipelines to bypass Hormuz, reducing Iranian disruption risks as oil prices surge.