Monthly Archives: April 2026
April’s UK GfK consumer confidence fell to -25, underperforming expectations of -24 in the latest reading
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
UK GfK Consumer Confidence fell to -25 in April, below expectations of -24, indicating weaker consumer sentiment.
Oil price surge eclipses BSP hawkishness, leaving USD/PHP near record highs, according to BBH’s Elias Haddad
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by davin
USD/PHP near record high as BSP hikes 25 bps to 4.50%; oil, Mideast tensions lift inflation.
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5860 with a negative tone, as robust US data underpins the US Dollar
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by davin
NZD/USD slipped near 0.5860 as strong US data, higher yields, and geopolitical uncertainty supported the Dollar.
What Are the Differences Between Stocks and Bonds?
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:14 pm, by edward
Learn how stocks and bonds differ in risk, returns, and market behaviour. Discover how to trade both with VT Markets for a stronger portfolio. |VT Markets|
Commerzbank says Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75% yet adopted a hawkish tone to stabilise rupiah
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75%, warning of tightening as rupiah weakens and inflation risks rise.
Geoff Yu of BNY says energy and gas stress haven’t driven ASEAN economies into unsustainable external deficits
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
ASEAN external balances remain manageable despite higher energy prices; Bank Indonesia defends rupiah, reserves, as trade surplus persists.
Geopolitical news drove silver down 3%, after rejection at its 50-day SMA, signalling further declines
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:21 am, by davin
Silver slid 3% after failing 50-day SMA, forming bearish engulfing; support near $75, risks extend lower.
Standard Chartered economists say Hong Kong’s SME index dropped to 43.3 in Q2 amid oil prices, Middle East tensions
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:20 am, by davin
Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong SME index slipped to 43.3 in Q2, signalling weaker sentiment amid oil-price tensions.
Bitcoin Tests $80K on ETF Demand
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:55 am, by casandra
BTC trades near $78,000 as ETF inflows, Strategy buying and $80,000 resistance shape the next move. | VT Markets
Min Joo Kang says South Korea’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 1.7%, lifting 2026 growth forecast to 2.8%
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
South Korea’s 1Q26 GDP jumped on chips and AI; 2Q slowdown looms amid energy disruptions, inflation.
