Monthly Archives: April 2026
Russia’s March industrial output rose 2.3%, surpassing the forecast 0.9%, indicating stronger manufacturing activity overall
Written on April 22, 2026 at 11:19 pm, by josephine
Russia’s industrial output grew 2.3% year-on-year in March, surpassing the 0.9% forecast, data showed.
AUD/USD rises near 0.7160 as US-Iran ceasefire holds and RBA rate-hike expectations remain firm
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD rises near 0.7160 as risk sentiment improves; Fed steady-rate outlook and RBA inflation fears support Aussie.
USD/JPY holds near 159.30 as Middle East tensions counter softer yields and evolving policy expectations
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:49 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY consolidates near 159.30; Middle East tensions boost dollar, but lower yields and weak yen cap gains.
Gold fluctuates after rebounding from weekly lows, as traders stay cautious amid continued US-Iran tensions
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by josephine
Gold pared gains amid US-Iran tensions despite ceasefire extension; higher-rate expectations limited recovery as talks remain uncertain.
With US data absent, GBP/USD stays steady as Iran tensions cap dollar demand, UK inflation watched
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:19 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD steady at 1.3514 as US–Iran tensions persist; UK inflation meets forecasts, BoE hike odds rise.
Societe Generale’s Anatoli Annenkov predicts the ECB will hold rates, prioritising Eurozone growth and core inflation
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
SocGen expects ECB hold, then two hikes June and September; focus shifts to growth and core inflation.
Sterling strengthens after UK CPI, pushing EUR/GBP down for a second session, near 0.8680, since March 31
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:49 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP slid to 0.8680 as UK inflation rose, delaying BoE cuts; Eurozone confidence weakened, pressures.
INGING strategists say Warsh’s hearing barely affected the dollar, stressing Fed independence while offering no policy direction
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:27 pm, by josephine
US Dollar steady after Warsh hearing; Fed independence defended, no guidance; equities curb rebound, DXY struggles.
US EIA reported crude oil inventories rose 1.925M, beating forecasts for a 1.2M decline in April
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:25 pm, by josephine
US EIA reports crude stocks up 1.925 million barrels April 17, versus expected 1.2 million-barrel decline.
Scotiabank strategists say USD/JPY remains rangebound; yen lags G10 peers, with flat RSI showing weak momentum
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY remains rangebound as yen underperforms G10; weak trade balance noted, focus shifts to March CPI, BoJ.
