Monthly Archives: April 2026
Markets remain attentive to US-Iran developments while awaiting Warsh’s testimony, keeping traders cautious and focused
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
Markets steady Tuesday as investors watch US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty and Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination testimony.
After minor prior losses, the US Dollar Index holds gains, trading near 98.10, facing 98.50 EMA resistance
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
DXY trades near 98.10 within a descending channel, bearish below key EMAs; risks 97.20/95.56, resistance 98.41-98.83.
UOB strategists expect USD/JPY to consolidate after volatility, trading 158.50–159.20 now, 157.55–160.50 over weeks
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
UOB strategists see USD/JPY rangebound after volatility, eyeing 158.50–159.20 today; 157.55–160.50 remains forecast.
Commerzbank says RBI relaxed NDF limits, letting dealers offer, roll over, cancel contracts, and hedge, amid rupee stability
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:23 am, by josephine
RBI eased NDF rules, allowing dealers more flexibility; USD/INR rose to 93.12, rupee weakest in Asia.
XAG/USD silver slips near $79 in Europe, as traders await Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve chair hearing
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:19 am, by josephine
Silver slips near $79 ahead of Warsh hearing; Fed independence eyed. Technicals show triangle, key resistance/support levels.
Following improved UK employment figures, the pound draws buyers, despite GBP/USD edging lower near 1.3525
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:52 am, by josephine
Sterling initially rose on stronger UK jobs data; focus shifts to CPI, PMIs, retail sales later.
Commerzbank says New Zealand’s 3.1% inflation and rising energy costs may spur late-May hike, briefly boosting NZD
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:49 am, by josephine
New Zealand inflation hit 3.1% in Q1; energy costs may spur RBNZ caution and potential May rate hike.
GBP/USD trades near 1.3520; despite a bullish channel, it eases, facing resistance at a two-month high
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:22 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slips to 1.3520 within rising channel; traders watch expiring US-Iran ceasefire as oil jumps.
In March, the UK claimant count rate held steady, remaining at 4.4%, with no changes reported
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
UK claimant count rate remained steady at 4.4% in March, with no change from the previous month.
USDCNH Holds as PBOC Caps Yuan Strength
Written on April 21, 2026 at 9:15 am, by josephine
USDCNH stays near 6.815 as Iran talk hopes support the yuan, while the PBOC keeps guiding the currency more cautiously. | VT Markets
