Monthly Archives: April 2026
UOB strategists say GBP/USD lost momentum after 1.3600, with falls likely limited to 1.3495–1.3555 range

Written on April 18, 2026 at 12:51 am, by
GBP/USD neared 1.3600 then reversed; range 1.3495–1.3555. Momentum weak; break below 1.3495 unlikely soon.
In February, Canada’s portfolio investment in foreign securities rose to $25.36B, from $11.39B previously
Written on April 18, 2026 at 12:21 am, by
Canadian portfolio investment abroad increased to $25.36bn in February from $11.39bn, accelerating overseas buying pace.
February sees Canada’s foreign portfolio investment in Canadian securities hit $6.17B, far under $23.81B expected
Written on April 18, 2026 at 12:20 am, by
Canada saw $6.17B foreign investment in February, far below expectations of $23.81B, signaling weaker inflows.
USD/CHF slips near 0.7825, pressured by fading haven demand; bearish-flag implies further losses below 0.7790
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
USD/CHF slipped to 0.7825 as US–Iran ceasefire doubts pressured the dollar; bearish technicals persist below EMA.
DBS’s Wee says EUR/USD climbed but stalled below 1.18, as ECB dampens April hike expectations

Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
EUR/USD rallies stalled below 1.18 as ECB downplayed rate hike bets; IMF trimmed Eurozone growth outlook.
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $700.95B, up from $697.12B in early April
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by
India’s forex reserves climbed to $700.95 billion as of 6 April, up $3.83 billion week-on-week.
India’s bank loan growth increased from 13.8% to 16.1%, according to figures released for March 16

Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:20 pm, by
India’s bank loan growth rose to 16.1% by March 16, accelerating from 13.8% previously.
Gold trades near $4,790, below $4,850, steady after retreating from $4,871 highs amid US-Iran talks

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
Gold held near $4,790, rangebound as markets watched US-Iran talks and a softer US Dollar.
BNY’s Bob Savage says RBI directed state refiners to reduce spot Dollar buying, using SBI credit lines instead

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
RBI directs state refiners to cut spot dollar buying, using SBI credit line to ease rupee pressure.
As US dollar softens, silver trades near $79.40, rebounding above $79 amid policy and geopolitical watching

Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by
Silver climbed near $79.40 as softer dollar, easing tensions, and rate-cut bets boosted safe-haven appeal.