Monthly Archives: April 2026
In April, China’s RatingDog Manufacturing PMI beat forecasts, rising to 52.2 versus the expected 51
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:24 pm, by davin
China’s Ratingdog Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2 in April, beating forecasts of 51, signalling expansion.
Intervention fears propel the yen higher, pushing USD/JPY down near 160.25 in Asian trading hours

Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by davin
USD/JPY dipped near 160.25 as yen firmed on intervention fears; traders awaited US GDP and PCE data.
Ahead of Chinese PMI data, stronger inflation lifts the Australian dollar, pushing AUD/USD towards 0.7130 early Asian trade
Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:54 pm, by davin
AUD/USD climbed to 0.7130 after Australian inflation rose; markets await China PMI and Fed developments.
Japan’s March year-on-year industrial output rose 2.3%, accelerating from the previous reading of 0.4%

Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by davin
Japan’s industrial production grew 2.3% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 0.4% and signalling improving factory output conditions.
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Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by shunjie
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Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – Apr 30 ,2026
Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:35 pm, by melody
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Japan’s seasonally adjusted monthly retail trade rebounded to 1.3% after previously declining by 2%

Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:23 pm, by davin
Japan’s retail trade rose 1.3% month-on-month in March, rebounding sharply from the previous -2% decline.
March saw Japan’s monthly industrial production fall 0.5%, missing the 1.1% expected rise

Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:23 pm, by davin
Japan’s March industrial output fell 0.5%, missing forecasts for a 1.1% rise, highlighting unexpected decline.
WTI crude trades near $105 as Trump continues an Iranian naval blockade during early Asian hours
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:54 pm, by davin
WTI traded near $104.90 as US blockade on Iran continued and UAE announced OPEC exit.
GBP/USD hovers after dipping below 1.355, as BoE and US PCE releases arrive minutes apart

Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:53 pm, by davin
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3460 before closing 1.3480; BoE decision and key US data loom.