Monthly Archives: April 2026
AUD/USD rises near 0.7170 in Europe, as a stronger Australian dollar targets 0.7220 highs
Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
AUD/USD climbs to 0.7170 as risk-on sentiment grows after extended US-Iran ceasefire; PMI data awaited.
In February, the UK DCLG House Price Index rose 1.2% year-on-year, beating 0.9% forecasts
Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:20 pm, by davin
UK DCLG house prices rose 1.2% year-on-year in February, beating forecasts by 0.3 percentage points.
Rabobank’s strategist warns Hormuz closure may endure, disrupting oil supplies and lifting physical prices across Asia
Written on April 22, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by davin
Rabobank now expects 2–4 week Hormuz closure, risking escalation, disrupting oil flows, lifting Asia physical prices.
AUD/JPY stays above 114.00, edging up to around 114.10 in Asia after blockade news easing
Written on April 22, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by davin
AUD/JPY near 114.10 as ceasefire extended; Iran blockade talks, Strait planning; oil falls, Japan exports rise.
Late April sees the US 500 climb as tensions ease and earnings impress, lifting investor sentiment
Written on April 22, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by davin
US 500 climbed as war fears eased, growth stayed resilient, and AI-led earnings held despite sticky inflation.
Bank Indonesia keeps its policy rate unchanged at 4.75%, aligning with economists’ forecasts
Written on April 22, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by davin
Bank Indonesia held its key interest rate steady at 4.75%, matching expectations and keeping policy unchanged.
Investors now scrutinise whether Big Tech can convert heavy AI investment into accelerating earnings growth amid rising capex
Written on April 22, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by davin
Magnificent 7 earnings test whether surging AI capex is finally boosting revenue growth, margins, and monetisation.
During European trade, GBP/JPY nears 215.10 as sterling weakens after UK March core inflation undershoots forecasts
Written on April 22, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY dipped to 215.10 as UK core CPI cooled; BoE hike bets eased, yen strengthened.
In April, Turkey’s consumer confidence edged up to 85.5, compared with the previous 85
Written on April 22, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by davin
Turkey’s consumer confidence index edged up to 85.5 in April, marking a 0.5-point increase.
USD/JPY edges lower near 159.00, testing 100-hour EMA support as the dollar weakens in Europe
Written on April 22, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by davin
USD/JPY eases from 159.70 toward 159.00 as dollar demand softens; yen capped by BoJ delay.
