Monthly Archives: April 2026
TD Securities says March jobs data met RBA expectations, with steady unemployment and strong full-time gains
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:49 pm, by josephine
March jobs up 17.9k; unemployment steady 4.3%. Full-time gains offset part-time drop; CPI key for RBA.
Despite a softer dollar, the yen stays weak, as delayed tightening boosts verbal support, keeping USD/JPY near 160
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:29 pm, by josephine
Yen stayed weak near 160 despite dollar fall; Japan warned markets, while BoJ hike expectations eased.
USD/INR eases near 93.20 as the rupee strengthens, driven by optimism over a lasting US-Iran ceasefire
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:26 pm, by josephine
Indian rupee edges higher as US-Iran ceasefire hopes weaken dollar; USD/INR near 93.20 amid hedging.
Amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, he sees USD regaining ground versus JPY, trading slightly above 159.00
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by josephine
Dollar rebounds above 159 yen as Iran-Hormuz tensions weigh; Japan-US FX talks noted; US data awaited.
Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says China’s Q1 2026 GDP hit 5.0%, reducing urgency for major stimulus
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by josephine
China’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 5.0%, driven by industry and infrastructure, while consumers lagged. Rate cuts less likely.
EUR/CHF steadies near 0.9230, recovering from 0.9215 after March Eurozone inflation figures, awaiting ECB cues
Written on April 16, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
EUR/CHF hovered near 0.9230 as revised Eurozone inflation lifted the euro; SNB minutes flagged uncertainty.
WTI crude trades just under $90, edging higher within the prior range as US-Iran talks hopes persist
Written on April 16, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by josephine
WTI crude held below $90 as Middle East talks eased tensions; Hormuz blockade and inventories supported prices.
AUD/JPY extends its rally, trading near 114.10 above 114.00, with charts indicating bullish ascending-channel momentum
Written on April 16, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
AUD/JPY climbs near 114.10 in ascending channel; overbought RSI above 70 signals cautious bullish momentum ahead.
Villeroy de Galhau says markets are too early to expect an ECB interest-rate rise this month
Written on April 16, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by josephine
Villeroy says ECB shouldn’t pre-price a rate hike yet; officials need more data, inflation watch continues.
Rabobank strategist Michael Every says traders underestimate Iran-Hormuz supply threats, leaving oil futures mispriced relative risks
Written on April 16, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by josephine
Markets downplay Hormuz risks as Australia, EU fuel strains grow, highlighting long-term energy supply uncertainty.
