Monthly Archives: April 2026
Over geopolitical worries, NZD/USD rises towards 0.5880, fuelled mainly by widespread US Dollar weakness
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:49 am, by josephine
NZD/USD climbed toward 0.5880 as US Dollar weakened, despite Middle East tensions and reduced safe-haven demand.
As sentiment improved, EUR/USD climbed to 1.1757 while the US Dollar Index fell to 98.36
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:22 am, by josephine
EUR/USD climbs as dollar hits six-week low; fragile Iran ceasefire, weak US housing data boost euro.
HSBC Asset Management says China’s technology equities remain central, with Chinext buoyed by manufacturing, green energy, semiconductors
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
HSBC says China tech remains key theme; Chinext gains supported by advanced manufacturing, green energy, semiconductors.
Rising crude oil and a weaker US dollar push USD/CAD under 1.3800 as the loonie strengthens
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
USD/CAD slides to 1.3790 as oil spikes on Hormuz blockade, boosting CAD; traders await BoC, PPI.
OCBC sees Asian currencies, oil-importer betas, weakening as geopolitical jitters lift crude, dollar; Hormuz flows ease risks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
OCBC sees Asian FX weaker on geopolitical risks, firmer oil, softer sentiment and USD demand. CNH/SGD resilient.
DBS economist Philip Wee expects MAS to undo prior easing, returning the SGD NEER policy band towards normalisation
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
DBS expects MAS to normalise SGD NEER band as energy shock lifts inflation and volatility returns.
With oil rising, gold retreats, fuelling inflation worries and keeping central banks cautious on cutting rates
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
Gold slips as oil surges and Iran tensions rise; dollar dips, yields ease, key resistance holds near $4,750.
Despite risk-off fears after Iran–US talks failed and Hormuz closure reports, the US dollar slid
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Dollar index slips as Iran tensions evolve; EUR, GBP, AUD rise; yen firms; oil dips; gold steady.
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen says Iran’s renminbi Strait toll plan is unlikely to reshape energy trade
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
Iran proposes a Hormuz toll payable in renminbi; legal uncertainty clouds impact, while de-dollarization nudges adoption.
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish expects Colombian polls to favour a right-wing runoff, encouraging market caution
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Societe Generale sees Colombia election likely heading to runoff, favoring unified right; Valencia leads amid polling scrutiny.
