Monthly Archives: April 2026
Japan’s tertiary industry index fell 0.4% month-on-month in February, reversing January’s 1.7% rise
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by davin
Japan’s Tertiary Industry Index dropped 0.4% in February, reversing January’s 1.7% rise, signaling service-sector contraction.
FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in Malaysia declined, with gold falling during Monday’s trading session
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by davin
Malaysia gold prices fell Monday, with gram and tola rates down, based on FXStreet’s USD/MYR conversions.
Week Ahead: Gold Rush or Flush?
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:44 pm, by casandra
Gold sits at the heart of this week. Traders have one eye on Iran risk and oil, and the other on whether US inflation data keeps the Fed boxed in. – vtmarkets.com
Despite earlier losses, EUR/JPY trades near 186.80, challenging 187.00, while remaining bullish within an ascending channel
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by davin
EUR/JPY rebounded to 186.80, maintaining an ascending channel; resistance at 187.00–187.95, support near 186.58.
During Asia trade, USD/CHF hovers near 0.7830, rising as the Dollar strengthens after Iran rejects talks
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by davin
USD/CHF climbs as dollar strengthens; Iran rejects talks after ceasefire claims; markets await US retail sales.
Despite Hormuz tensions lifting oil prices, Asian equities rise, fuelling inflation worries and possible rate hikes
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
Asian stocks climbed despite Hormuz tensions spiking oil, stoking inflation fears and potential further central bank hikes.
Renewed US-Iran tensions lift the US Dollar Index, with DXY edging up to around 98.30
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by davin
DXY traded near 98.30 as US-Iran tensions rose; safe-haven demand grew ahead of key retail sales.
After opening lower near 0.7115, AUD/USD draws buyers on dips, regaining mid-0.7100s in Asia
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by davin
AUD/USD rebounded above 0.7100 after a bearish gap; bullish momentum persists, targeting 0.7220, support 0.7115.
Amid renewed inflation worries, XAG/USD trims losses, trading near $80.50 per ounce in Asian hours
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:50 am, by davin
Silver holds near $80.50 as Hormuz tensions lift oil, stoke inflation fears, and fuel rate-hike expectations.
Renewed US–Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions lift WTI, with the US crude benchmark trading near $86.70
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:21 am, by davin
WTI trades near $86.70 as US-Iran Hormuz tensions rise; markets await API inventory report for demand signals.
