Monthly Archives: April 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan may release around 20 days’ extra oil reserves from early May onwards
Written on April 10, 2026 at 9:04 am, by josephine
Japan weighs releasing 20 days’ oil reserves in May to steady supplies amid Hormuz shipping disruptions.
In March, Colombia’s monthly CPI rose 0.78%, beating forecasts of 0.69% by economists
Written on April 10, 2026 at 9:02 am, by josephine
Colombia’s March CPI rose 0.78% month-on-month, beating the 0.69% forecast, signaling stronger-than-expected inflation.
Colombia’s annual consumer inflation reached 5.56%, exceeding forecasts of 5.47% during March
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:59 am, by josephine
Colombia’s March CPI rose 5.56% year-on-year, beating the 5.47% forecast by 0.09 percentage points.
GBP/USD edges up 0.31%, testing mid-1.3400s; US-Iran ceasefire weakens dollar, yet 1.3450 holds firm
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:56 am, by josephine
GBP/USD extends rally to mid-1.3400s as ceasefire weakens dollar; hot PCE shifts focus to Friday CPI.
In March, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PMI fell to 53.2, down from a previous reading of 55
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:54 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s Business NZ manufacturing PMI slipped to 53.2 in March from 55, signalling continued expansion.
AUD/USD rose 0.56%, posting a fourth consecutive gain, as ceasefire optimism boosted the Australian Dollar amid PCE resistance
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:52 am, by josephine
AUD/USD extends four-day rally near 0.7100 as geopolitical easing and hot PCE boost sentiment.
USD/JPY climbed towards the 20-day SMA but eased as risk appetite increased, trading near 158.99
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:49 am, by josephine
USD/JPY tested 159.19 SMA then retreated; head-and-shoulders hints downside, key support 158.48 and below.
Supported by geopolitics and cautious Fed guidance, the US Dollar keeps NZD/USD near 0.5860 after gains
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:38 am, by josephine
NZD/USD held near 0.5860 as geopolitics and Fed caution supported USD, capping Kiwi gains.
EUR/USD approaches 1.1700 as peace-talk hopes and softer US dollar boost the pair amid ongoing fighting
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:35 am, by josephine
EUR/USD climbed to five-week high as dollar softened; Middle East talks, inflation data, and ECB bets watched.
DBS economist Radhika Rao reports Indonesian assets rebounding, as rupiah, bonds and equities swing sharply amid fiscal strain
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:32 am, by josephine
Indonesian markets rebounded; rupiah strengthened, bonds and equities gained as BI prioritised stability amid reserve declines.
