Monthly Archives: April 2026
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose says Hungary’s election gave Peter Magyar supermajority, boosting forint prospects, enabling reforms
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:49 am, by josephine
Hungary vote hands Tisza supermajority; Commerzbank sees stronger forint, revises EUR/HUF forecast amid war risks.
Safe-haven appetite re-emerges after US-Iran negotiations fail, leaving forex markets cautious and risk-averse
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:21 am, by josephine
Markets turned risk-averse after Iran-US talks stalled; Trump announced Hormuz blockade, boosting oil, pressuring stocks, lifting dollar.
Despite worsening sentiment, EUR/USD remains in the upper 1.1600s, after retreating from 1.1740 highs
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
EUR/USD eased from 1.1740, held upper-1.1600s; oil jumped on Iran tensions, Lagarde eyed, trend positive.
DBS Research’s Philip Wee says IMF and World Bank meetings will focus on stagflation after Trump’s Hormuz blockade
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:56 am, by josephine
DBS warns US Hormuz blockade fuels stagflation; IMF likely to cut forecasts, with Asia most exposed.
In February, Turkey’s current account showed a $7.501B surplus, beating forecasts of a $7.5B deficit
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:54 am, by josephine
Turkey posted a $7.501bn current account balance in February, beating expectations for a $7.5bn deficit.
Turkey’s February current account deficit reached $7.501B, marginally worse than the expected $7.5B shortfall
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
Turkey’s current account posted a $7.501bn deficit in February, slightly worse than the expected $7.5bn shortfall.
Ueda says oil price rises harm Japan’s trade, while Middle East conflict keeps recovery modest
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
Ueda says Japan’s recovery continues despite Middle East risks; inflation trends toward target, policy normalization supports yen.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says Hormuz blockade threats after failed talks lifted Brent 9% to $103 per barrel
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:52 am, by josephine
Trump announced Hormuz blockade after failed US–Iran talks; oil jumped, markets slid, enforcement scope remains uncertain.
After a gap-down open, NZD/USD rebounds near 0.5850, holding within an ascending channel, suggesting bullishness
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:49 am, by josephine
NZD/USD rebounded to 0.5830; within ascending channel, range-bound between EMAs, key resistance 0.5900, support 0.5797.
Danske researchers expect equities to open over 1% lower, following Asia, as oil jumps after talks fail
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:23 am, by josephine
Markets set to open over 1% lower as US-Iran talks fail; Brent crude jumps above $100.
