Monthly Archives: April 2026
Japan’s CFTC yen non-commercial net positions fell to -93.7K from -72.9K previously, further bearish stance
Written on April 11, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Japan CFTC data shows JPY net non-commercial position fell from -72.9k to -93.7k, deepening shorts.
Lynn Song says Taiwan’s March trade outperformed forecasts, boosting 2026 Q1 exports, imports and surplus doubling
Written on April 11, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
Taiwan’s March trade beat forecasts; surplus hit USD 21.3bn as tech exports drove stronger GDP outlook.
On Friday afternoon, the S&P 500 strives to maintain momentum, aiming for an eighth consecutive rise
Written on April 11, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
S&P 500 neared eighth straight gain, then dipped as Iran talks hopes clashed with inflation data Friday.
Gold hovers near $4,760, heading for weekly gains as dollar falls on Iran-US Pakistan talks, amid hotter inflation
Written on April 11, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,763 as dollar softens ahead US-Iran talks; inflation data shapes Fed outlook, levels.
Risk appetite boosts major pairs as the Dollar Index slips near 98.60 after elevated CPI energy-driven inflation persists
Written on April 11, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
DXY slid on high CPI and Middle East risks; majors gained, oil volatile, gold firm; key central-bank events ahead.
DBS Group Research expects MAS to modestly steepen the SGD NEER policy slope, emphasising inflation control
Written on April 11, 2026 at 12:49 am, by josephine
DBS expects MAS to slightly steepen SGD NEER slope on April 14, citing oil, exports, inflation.
Intervention fears and Middle East oil disruption concerns keep USD/JPY near 160, limiting Yen recovery
Written on April 11, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
USD/JPY hovered near 159.30 as Middle East risks weakened Yen; 160 intervention level kept traders cautious.
In March, America’s monthly budget deficit was $164B, exceeding forecasts of a $156.75B shortfall
Written on April 11, 2026 at 12:19 am, by josephine
The U.S. monthly budget statement posted a $164B March deficit, wider than the expected $156.75B shortfall.
Baker Hughes reports US oil rig numbers rising to 411, increasing from the prior count of 409
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by josephine
Baker Hughes reports US oil rig count rose to 411 from 409, an increase of two rigs.
Renewed ceasefire concerns push the DJIA down 300 points (0.6%), reversing gains and slipping below 48,000
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:49 pm, by josephine
US stocks slipped as Dow fell 300; Iran ceasefire frayed; CPI hot, sentiment weak; oil surged.
