Monthly Archives: April 2026
As the US Dollar stabilises, AUD/USD retreats, ending its three-session rise amid oil and geopolitical concerns
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slipped near 0.7155 as dollar steadied; Iran talks, high oil, softer Australian jobs pressured.
Gold edges down as reduced Middle East tensions lift the US Dollar, limiting safe-haven demand
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
Gold dips as Middle East tensions ease, dollar strengthens; ceasefire, Iran talks, and mixed US data weigh.
Gold Steady as Softer Dollar Offsets Iran Truce

Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
XAUUSD steadies near 4,800 as a weaker dollar and improved rate-cut odds support gold, while Iran talks keep traders cautious. | VT Markets
Outside the White House, Trump told reporters the US was nearing an agreement with Iran amid tensions
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:27 am, by josephine
Trump said US is progressing toward an Iran deal, warned fighting could resume; claimed Iran concessions.
Standard Chartered economists Madhur Jha and Ethan Lester evaluate how Middle East conflict risks may influence global remittance flows
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:25 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns Middle East conflict could disrupt energy, supply chains and expat remittances from GCC economies globally.
Gold stays range-bound as traders await clearer US-Iran talks, with oil-led inflation limiting upside gains
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Gold retreats but holds range near $4,790; strong dollar, Iran talks, and rate outlook cap gains.
Deutsche Bank economists warn Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas price rises threaten Germany’s economic recovery
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
Deutsche Bank warns Middle East-driven energy price spikes could stall Germany; 2026 GDP stays 1.0%, risks persist.
Traders monitor PepsiCo’s earnings, watching two resistance levels, as its household snack and beverage brands dominate
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:28 am, by josephine
PepsiCo trades near $157.55 ahead of earnings; key resistance $163.97/$171.46, support $153-$154/$150; manage risk.
GBP/USD slips 0.17% as strong US jobs data outweighs UK GDP, despite upbeat risk sentiment
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:25 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped 0.17% as strong US jobs data outweighed UK GDP; pair struggled below 1.3600.
The DJIA rose 90 points, topping 48,500, as ceasefire optimism boosted Wall Street’s weekly rally
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
US stocks climbed: Dow +90, S&P 500 above 7,000, Nasdaq hit record; ceasefire, jobs, earnings.