Monthly Archives: April 2026
Supply worries from the Hormuz standoff keep WTI crude above $94, extending slight weekly gains
Written on April 27, 2026 at 9:51 am, by davin
WTI rebounds nearly 1% as Hormuz disruptions and stalled US-Iran talks lift supply fears, stronger dollar caps.
Gold falls near $4,680 in Asia as Middle East tensions persist, while markets await unchanged Federal Reserve decision

Written on April 27, 2026 at 9:51 am, by davin
Gold slid below $4,700 as Middle East tensions persisted and markets awaited the Fed’s interest-rate decision Wednesday.
During Asian hours, EUR/USD climbed near 1.1710, despite euro weakness amid Middle East peace talks
Written on April 27, 2026 at 9:20 am, by davin
EUR/USD inched up near 1.1710 as euro weakened on fragile Middle East talks and safe-haven dollar demand.
Trump told Fox News the Iran conflict would soon finish, with America victorious, cancelling Pakistan talks
Written on April 27, 2026 at 8:51 am, by davin
Trump predicts swift US victory over Iran, invites talks, cites NATO reluctance; WTI crude rises.
Amid Middle East unrest, the Australian dollar dips to around 0.7145 as markets await the Fed decision
Written on April 27, 2026 at 7:21 am, by davin
AUD/USD slips to 0.7145 amid Middle East tensions; traders await Fed decision and Australia CPI, RBA hike.
Amid the AI boom, memory and storage shares soar, with two leading firms worth tracking closely
Written on April 27, 2026 at 7:21 am, by davin
AI demand boosts Micron and Seagate: HBM memory and HDD storage capacity sold out through 2026.
American stock indices hover near records despite Middle East tensions, while speculators dismiss looming recession warnings

Written on April 27, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
US stocks near records; Buffett indicator above 220% and Shiller PE near 40 signal overvaluation risks.
OCBC strategists see USD/SGD edging higher, as Hormuz tensions curb risk appetite and lift import costs
Written on April 25, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by davin
OCBC sees modest USD/SGD upside as Hormuz tensions lift dollar, pressures costs; inflation may approach 2%.
Commerzbank says BSP lifted the policy rate 25bp to 4.50%, beginning tightening to anchor inflation expectations

Written on April 25, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by davin
BSP hiked reverse repo 25bp to 4.50% to anchor inflation, signalling new tightening cycle amid rising CPI.
OCBC strategists say USD/TWD’s rebound may fade, as dollar strength and risk aversion persist amid US-Iran stalemate
Written on April 25, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by davin
OCBC sees USD/TWD rebounding on dollar strength and risk aversion, but prefers selling rallies amid Taiwan inflows.