Monthly Archives: April 2026
Silver drops 3.5% after breaking support, targeting $70, amid uncertainty surrounding US-Iran talks and doji signal
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:51 am, by
Silver slid 3.5%, breaking key supports; XAG/USD at $77 amid US-Iran tensions and approaching ceasefire expiry.
BNY’s Bob Savage says New Zealand CPI rose 0.9% quarterly, holding annual inflation at 3.1%, driven by electricity and rates

Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:51 am, by
New Zealand Q1 CPI rose 0.9%, annual inflation steady at 3.1%; non-tradeables up, rates jump.
Trump pressures the Federal Reserve; Warsh hints policy shifts, as the US Dollar strengthens despite falling yields, easing haven demand
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:22 am, by
DXY surged to 98.40; Trump urged rate cuts; Warsh weighed inflation risks; major pairs slipped.
Gold drops over 2% as Iran-US talks stall, boosting dollar and yields while crude oil rises

Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:21 am, by
Gold drops over 2% as US–Iran talks unconfirmed; strong US data boosts dollar; oil surges, yields rise.
Oil rises 4% as Vance remains in Washington while Iran’s deadline nears, fuelling deal-or-bomb fears
Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:51 am, by
Ceasefire expiry looms as US and Iran toughen stances; oil jumps, talks stall, Vance trip postponed.
USD/CAD stays steady, buoyed by a firmer US Dollar, while oil-backed Canadian Dollar pressures downside risk
Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:51 am, by
USD/CAD steady near 1.3662; firmer USD offsets oil-backed CAD. Retail sales strong; bearish indicators persist.
Rabobank strategist Michael Every says the euro faces Ukraine advances, EU funding plans, political division, and US tensions

Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:21 am, by
Euro outlook muddied by Ukraine war, EU funding debates, US tensions, and Europe’s internal political divisions.
Rabobank strategist Michael Every says the euro faces Ukraine advances, EU funding plans, political division, and US tensions

Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:21 am, by
Euro outlook muddied by Ukraine war, EU funding debates, US tensions, and Europe’s internal political divisions.
Scotiabank strategists say Canada’s dollar weakens slightly as USD steadies, yet USD/CAD remains bearish overall
Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:20 am, by
Canadian dollar eased as US dollar stabilized; USD/CAD downtrend persists; soft CPI supports BoC hold, key levels.
Gold slips as a firm US dollar and Hormuz tensions dampen confidence in US-Iran peace talks

Written on April 22, 2026 at 7:51 am, by
Gold slips near $4,700 as dollar rebounds; strong US data and Hormuz tensions pressure sentiment, rates.