Monthly Archives: April 2026
FXStreet-compiled figures show Malaysian gold prices increased, with data indicating a rise in the precious metal
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:52 am, by josephine
Malaysia gold prices rose Thursday: MYR 612.87 per gram and MYR 7,148.42 per tola, FXStreet data.
In the Netherlands, the seasonally adjusted three-month unemployment rate eased to 4% from 4.1% previously
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:49 am, by josephine
Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate averaged 4% over three months in March, down from 4.1%.
China’s industrial output rose 5.7% year-on-year, beating the 5.5% forecast for March figures
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
China’s March industrial production increased 5.7% year-on-year, beating expectations of 5.5% by 0.2 points.
China’s year-on-year GDP grew 5% in the first quarter, beating forecasts of 4.8%
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:24 am, by josephine
China’s first-quarter GDP rose 5% year-on-year, beating expectations of 4.8% by 0.2 percentage points.
China’s quarterly GDP rises 1.3% in the first quarter, aligning with analysts’ expectations
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:22 am, by josephine
China’s GDP grew 1.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q1, matching forecasts, indicating expected output growth pace.
WTI crude remains subdued around $88, with Hormuz tensions offsetting optimism about Iran diplomatic progress
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:19 am, by josephine
WTI slips near $88 amid ceasefire hopes, but Hormuz and blockade risks curb losses, keeping volatility.
Intervention fears lift the Yen as weaker Dollar pressure keeps USD/JPY hovering near its weekly low
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slipped to 158.65 as softer dollar, lower oil, ceasefire hopes, and intervention talk supported yen.
Australia’s consumer inflation expectations climbed from 5.2% to 5.9%, indicating heightened price outlook among households
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:19 am, by josephine
Australia’s consumer inflation expectations rose to 5.9% in April, up 0.7 points from 5.2%.
Sterling bounces back; GBP/USD steadies near 1.3570 in Asia as Middle East tensions ease overall
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:51 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rose near 1.3570 as Middle East tension hopes improved; oil, inflation, and BoE hikes supported.
EUR/USD trades above 1.1800 in Asia, as easing US-Iran tensions lift the euro versus dollar
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:49 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rose to 1.1805 as US-Iran ceasefire optimism boosted risk appetite; ECB seen holding rates.
