Monthly Archives: April 2026
Gold edges up as a softer dollar eases, while optimism about US-Iran talks limits further gains
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:49 pm, by josephine
Gold rose as the dollar weakened on renewed US-Iran talks hopes, remaining within a two-week range.
Hassett says reopening the Strait of Hormuz should swiftly lower energy prices, strengthening prospects for Fed cuts
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:26 pm, by josephine
White House adviser Kevin Hassett says energy prices will drop as Hormuz reopens; expects solid Fed rate-cut room.
Goolsbee said inflation will reach 2%, while prolonged Middle East tensions could delay cuts until 2026
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:24 pm, by josephine
Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee warns Middle East tensions could delay rate cuts to 2026 if inflation persists.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1800 as the dollar weakens on Iran-deal optimism and softer PPI readings
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD extends seven-day rally near 1.1800 as weaker dollar, softer PPI and easing safe-haven demand boost.
INGING’s Lynn Song warns March’s lower trade surplus heightens China’s growth risks as exports slow, imports surge
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:19 pm, by josephine
China’s March trade surplus hit 13-month low as exports slowed, imports rose, risking GDP outlook.
Visa forms a $300 floor, targets $400, as a completed uptrend gives way to a weekly dip
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:28 pm, by josephine
Visa completed wave (III) at $375, corrected into Blue Box, now poised for wave (V) toward $395–$427.
Scotiabank says CAD edges up against a weaker USD, lagging majors; USD/CAD nears 1.3527 equilibrium value
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:25 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD turns bearish as US Dollar softens; key technical breaks signal possible drop into upper 1.36s.
Tuesday brings upbeat sentiment: US equity futures rise, software shares rebound, tech rally extends, while JPM stagnates, peace hopes persist
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
US futures rose as Hormuz fears eased; tech gained, energy lagged; JPM beats estimates; sterling up.
Rabobank strategists say Singapore’s MAS tightened exchange-rate policy, despite weak GDP, to counter energy-driven core inflation risks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
MAS tightens via exchange rate amid energy shock; Indonesia balances US-Russia ties near strategic Strait of Malacca.
Taborsky expects Romania’s inflation near 11%, exceeding 10%, keeping its central bank’s rates unchanged into 2026
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
Romania inflation accelerates; rates stay higher longer. Czech inflation lags, koruna volatile; Hungary forint stabilises 355–360.
