Monthly Archives: April 2026
Commerzbank says BNM lifted Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4–5%, backing MYR alongside steady OPR support
Written on April 2, 2026 at 10:23 am, by
BNM lifts 2026 growth forecast to 4.0–5.0%, citing strong demand; inflation risks persist, OPR steady.
Commerzbank says BNM lifted Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook, with steady demand, jobs, wages and OPR aiding MYR
Written on April 2, 2026 at 10:23 am, by
BNM lifts 2026 growth outlook on strong demand, sees moderate inflation, and keeps OPR steady at 2.75%.
USD/JPY hovers near 158.50 after retreating from 160.00, with yen failing to gain on softer dollar
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:54 am, by
USD/JPY held near 158.50 as dollar weakened on risk sentiment; technicals mildly bearish below 21-day SMA.
USD/JPY hovers near 158.50 after losing momentum, with yen failing to exploit a weaker dollar
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:54 am, by
USD/JPY stuck near 158.50 as softer dollar counters yen, after failing above 160.00 resistance.
The Dollar Index weakened as Iran ceasefire hopes faded, dropping below 99.30 after opening near 99.90
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:53 am, by
Dollar Index drops below 100 amid ceasefire talk; firm US data shifts focus to crucial Friday payrolls.
Ceasefire optimism weighed on the Dollar Index, which slipped 0.5% to about 99.30, forming lower highs
Written on April 2, 2026 at 9:53 am, by
Dollar index slid to 99.30 on Trump-Iran ceasefire comments; firm US data, NFP awaited, key levels watched.
CHF vs JPY: Identifying the Superior Safe-Haven Currency in 2026 | VT Markets
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:27 pm, by casandra
Compare the Swiss franc and Japanese yen as safe haven assets in 2026. Learn how SNB interventions and BoJ rate hikes impact your currency trading strategy during global market volatility. | VT Markets
Russia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 48.3 in March, down from 49.5 previously
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:01 pm, by
Russia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.3 in March from 49.5, signalling contraction in activity.
Improved risk appetite lifts Asian equities, with Korea’s Kospi surging after Wall Street’s rally and peace hopes
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm, by
Asian equities surged after Wall Street rally; Trump signaled Iran exit; Japan Tankan rose; Korea exports soared.
Modifications on Leverage for Shares (33 > 20) – Apr 01 ,2026
Written on April 1, 2026 at 3:52 pm, by luna
Dear Client, To provide a favorable trading environment to our clients, VT Markets will modify the trading setting of all Shares products. Please refer to the following details: 1. All US Shares products leverage will be adjusted to 20:1. 2. MT5 All Shares products dynamic leverage: New positions opened within 30 minutes before market closing Continue Reading
