Monthly Archives: April 2026
EUR recovers earlier losses versus the Dollar, yet remains under 1.1770 amid uncertain US–Iran negotiations
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by
EUR/USD rebounds to 1.1760; geopolitical risks cap gains; hot German PPI boosts ECB hike bets, resistance 1.1770.
BBH says Hormuz tensions raised Brent about $10, dampened risk assets and mildly strengthened the US Dollar
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
Hormuz tensions boosted Brent crude $10, hit risk assets; dollar firm as UAE explores US swap line.
Fuelled by US-Iran tensions, XAU/USD hovers near $4,790, capped below $4,850, as USD demand rises

Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:22 pm, by
Gold steady near $4,790 as Iran-US tensions boost dollar; technicals neutral-bearish below $4,850 resistance.
Societe Generale strategists say Brent futures, jolted by conflict news, rebounded near $95/bbl, boosting forecasts
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by
Brent rebounds to $95 as US–Iran conflict disrupts Hormuz shipping; OPEC output plunges, normalisation delayed into 2026.
After rebounding from 0.7775, USD/CHF stays under 0.7845, keeping bears in control for now
Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
USD/CHF holds below 0.7845, maintaining downtrend as Middle East tensions support dollar; key levels 0.7775/0.7700.
OCBC strategists say energy-shock JGB steepening raises BOJ credibility doubts, supporting USD/JPY upside potential

Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
OCBC says JGB curve steepening questions BoJ credibility; expects April hike or USD/JPY 160, intervention risk.
Sterling shows mixed trading against major peers in Europe, with expected volatility amid heavy UK data releases

Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by
Sterling trades unevenly; UK jobs, inflation, retail sales and PMI due this week keep volatility elevated.
Silver dips from above $83, hovers under $80 as fading US-Iran peace boosts safe-haven dollar demand

Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by
Silver falls below $80 as dollar demand returns; Iran talks delayed; support $78.80, resistance $80.80.
HSBC Asset Management says improving risk appetite drove dollar losses, keeping year-to-date performance flat overall
Written on April 20, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by
HSBC AM says April’s risk rebound coincided with dollar drop; volatility may not boost USD, supporting 2026.
Sterling stays resilient as BoE hike bets fade; ING expects steady rates while Starmer scrutiny dampens sentiment

Written on April 20, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by
Sterling holds firm; ING sees no BoE hike, warns politics and oil could pressure GBP/USD lower.