Monthly Archives: April 2026
Amid Hormuz disruption and geopolitical tensions, the US Dollar’s safe-haven appeal restrains NZD/USD near 0.5890
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:52 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5890 as firmer US Dollar, Hormuz disruption and Middle East tensions limited gains.
Despite 5.0% growth amid weak investment and retail sales, authorities restrain CNY gains, reliant on exports
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:49 am, by josephine
China’s 5% growth relies on exports; policymakers manage yuan appreciation cautiously to sustain competitiveness and ease pressure.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met global leaders, reiterating US plans for trade deals and mineral policy repairs
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met UK, Italy, and Japan leaders to advance trade deals, focusing on critical minerals.
AUD/USD ended a three-session rise, easing towards 0.7165 after weaker Australian employment data and 0.7200 rejection
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
AUD/USD stalls near 0.7165 after 0.7200 rejection; mixed Australian data, Iran conflict boosts USD inflation worries.
Standard Chartered expects the BSP to hold 4.25% in April, delivering a 25bp rise in June
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:51 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered expects BSP to hold rates in April, delay hike to June, raise 2026 inflation forecast.
TD Securities says China’s Q1 GDP hit 5.0% yearly, export-led, yet demand remained weak overall
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:49 am, by josephine
China’s Q1 GDP rose 5.0%, beating forecasts; exports and industry climbed, while retail, property and jobs lagged.
After Netflix missed Wall Street’s first-quarter EPS forecast by 8%, its shares plunged over 9% in late trading
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:22 am, by josephine
Netflix shares slid over 9% after Q1 EPS miss and softer Q2 guidance, despite revenue beat.
Silver slips 0.30%, rejected near $81 resistance; dollar rebounds, leaving XAG/USD around $78.73 after $80.86 high
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
Silver slips 0.30%, stalls below $81 resistance; indecision persists, with bullish RSI; key support at $76.94.
BNY’s Geoff Yu says Korea, Taiwan and Japan now supply US surpluses as China’s exports drop
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:02 am, by josephine
Falling exports and supply shocks may flip East Asia’s surpluses into deficits, cutting recycled capital outflows sharply.
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, the US Dollar stays firm near 98.20 as Hormuz disruptions continue despite ceasefire reports
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:59 am, by josephine
Dollar steadied as Hormuz disruptions fueled energy fears; major pairs mixed, oil and gold elevated, ceasefire monitored.
