Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/JPY falls near 159.50 as US-Iran talks lift sentiment; BoJ policy outlook caps rebounds
Written on April 25, 2026 at 12:51 am, by
USD/JPY fell near 159.50 as dollar eased on risk-on Iran talks; Japan intervention and BOJ awaited.
BNY’s Bob Savage says Norwegian krone support is fading as commodity momentum weakens and hedges unwind
Written on April 25, 2026 at 12:21 am, by
BNY says NOK tailwinds fade as commodity FX momentum weakens, hedges unwind, and Norges Bank tightening peaks.
Despite beating earnings expectations by 15.87%, Tesla shares faltered as investors focused on a weak 2026 outlook
Written on April 25, 2026 at 12:21 am, by
Tesla beat earnings expectations, but shares fell on higher capex guidance, pressuring free cash flow outlook.
Societe Generale expects rates unchanged, yet firmer UK inflation and PMIs may spur hawkish BoE dissent soon
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
UK inflation and PMIs beat forecasts, hinting at hawkish BoE dissent; consensus still expects unanimous hold.
Hegseth warned that Iran laying additional mines would breach the ceasefire, Reuters reported in the US
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:50 pm, by
Hegseth warns Iran mining would breach ceasefire; Hormuz transit continues; urges Europe action; markets steady, dollar slips.
Despite Middle East uncertainty and risk aversion, the euro recovers against the dollar, rising above 1.1700
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by
EUR/USD rebounded above 1.1700 amid Middle East risks and weak Eurozone data, eyes ECB, key levels.
TD Securities says March UK retail sales rose 0.7%, boosted by food, fuel, Easter effects and early buying
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by
UK March retail sales rose 0.7%, beating forecasts; gains driven by Easter food, fuel, price effects.
Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 2.8%, up from 2.7% in the previous reading
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 2.8% in March, up from 2.7% previously.
Mexico’s March unemployment rate registered 2.4%, under the forecast 2.5%, according to released figures
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by
Mexico’s unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in March, undershooting forecasts of 2.5%, the update said.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny warns USD/JPY nears 160, as BoJ stance and Hormuz tensions weaken yen
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by
USD/JPY nears 160 as inflation risks rise; BOJ likely holds, Ueda comments and intervention warnings watched.
