Monthly Archives: April 2026
Ahead of Warsh’s confirmation hearing, AUD/USD edges 0.35% lower, trading near 0.7150 in Europe
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
AUD/USD slips to 0.7150 as USD firms pre-Warsh hearing; Iran talks uncertainty supports greenback demand.
Ahead of further US-Iran talks, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures edge higher in Europe trading hours

Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by davin
Dow, S&P, Nasdaq futures rise as US-Iran talks resume; oil up, inflation fears curb Fed cut hopes.
ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos says private credit risks financial stability, alongside valuations and looser fiscal policy

Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
ECB’s de Guindos warns private credit threatens financial stability, citing high valuations and loose fiscal policy risks.
ING’s commodities team says China’s March silver imports hit records, then demand eased from solar and retail buying

Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
China’s March silver imports hit a record 836 tonnes, driven by retail demand and solar-sector consumption.
USD/CHF rises 0.25% near 0.7800 in Europe, stabilising after defending the 0.7775 Fibonacci level
Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
USD/CHF rises to 0.7800 as dollar firms pre-Warsh hearing; retail sales awaited; bearish tone persists.
OCBC strategists say SNB intervention fears limit the Swiss franc’s safe-haven demand and appeal globally
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by davin
Swiss franc safe-haven gains capped by SNB intervention risk; EUR/CHF dips as geopolitical fears ease, policy uncertain.
NZD rises for a second day versus USD, aided by strong inflation data and Middle East peace hopes

Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by davin
NZD/USD climbed above 0.5900 as strong New Zealand CPI boosted RBNZ hike bets; resistance near 0.5930.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman says dollar weakens; DXY nears 98 as markets expect Middle East tensions to ease

Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by davin
US Dollar retreats, DXY nears 98.000 as markets anticipate Middle East de-escalation and potential deal soon.
Gold hovers below $4,800 as a stronger dollar and US-Iran peace talks dampen investor confidence

Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by davin
Gold dips below $4,800 amid US-Iran tensions, oil-driven inflation fears; dollar firm; traders await Fed signals.
Nikkei says the Bank of Japan will keep rates at 0.75% when it announces policy in April

Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by davin
Nikkei reports Bank of Japan likely to keep interest rate unchanged at 0.75% ahead of April 28 announcement.