Monthly Archives: April 2026
GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3530 as the dollar retreats, despite Middle East tensions and Iranian threats in Pakistan

Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:21 am, by
GBP/USD rebounded near 1.3530 as the dollar eased, despite rising Middle East tensions and Iran threats.
Amid Middle East tensions, silver falls as the dollar strengthens and rate-cut expectations diminish, trading near $79.75
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:20 am, by
Silver slid to $79.75 after $83 high as US-Iran tensions boosted dollar, oil, inflation fears.
Gold remains steady after a bearish opening gap, while US-Iran tensions sustain heightened global market volatility

Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
Gold steadies near $4,800 as Hormuz tensions rise; ceasefire deadline looms, oil-led inflation risks persist.
Chris Beauchamp of IG says stock markets stay calm, despite ongoing closure of Hormuz causing shock
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:50 am, by
Markets steadied as US-Iran talks neared, despite Hormuz closure; oil and Vix rose, UK data awaited.
Societe Generale says BCB views the March Selic 25bp cut as calibration, limiting Real support

Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:21 am, by
BCB framed March’s 25 bp Selic cut as calibration, prioritising 3% inflation; future adjustments depend on data.
WTI crude climbs to about $87.10 a barrel, rising 3.80%, as US-Iran tensions fuel supply worries
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:21 am, by
WTI rose to $87.10 amid renewed Middle East tensions, Iran-US standoff, and Hormuz shipping disruption fears.
GBP/USD climbs near 1.3530 as the dollar softens, despite Middle East tensions and Pakistan talks threatened

Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
GBP/USD rebounded from 1.3480 gap as Middle East tensions lifted oil; dollar eased; UK sentiment weakened.
USD/CAD falls for sixth session as US dollar weakens, Canadian inflation disappoints, and geopolitical volatility persists
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
USD/CAD extended losses on softer US Dollar, while Canada CPI and Iran tensions supported the Canadian Dollar.
TD Securities says softer March CPI leaves the BoC cautious, with inflation at 2.4% year-on-year
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:21 am, by
Canada’s March CPI rose 0.9%, lifting annual inflation to 2.4% as fuel costs surged; core eased.
Deutsche Bank analysts say Brent crude swings sharply on Iran tensions, Hormuz disruption risks and ceasefire headlines
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:21 am, by
Brent swung on Iran-Hormuz headlines; ceasefire hopes lifted prices, then reversal shut strait, disrupting shipping.