Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/CAD recovers from earlier declines, as US-Iran talks uncertainty eclipses CPI and Canadian employment, fuelling volatility
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:55 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD rebounded as US-Iran talk uncertainty and weaker dollar offset steady Canadian jobs, keeping volatility elevated.
AUD/USD edges lower, pausing after four gains, as strong US inflation sustains Fed caution amid geopolitical risks
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD steadied near 0.7076 after four-day rally; CPI rose, but geopolitical risks capped dollar gains.
Russia’s monthly consumer prices increased by 0.6%, exceeding forecasts of 0.5% during March
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
Russia’s CPI rose 0.6% in March, slightly above 0.5% forecast, signaling stronger-than-expected monthly inflation.
Iran’s speaker said peace talks require Lebanon’s ceasefire and release of Iran’s frozen assets first
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:49 pm, by josephine
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire and release of blocked assets before talks; dollar index dipped near 98.60.
Gold remains steady as traders assess US-Iran talks, Middle East tensions, and recent American inflation figures
Written on April 10, 2026 at 9:57 pm, by josephine
Gold held near $4,775 as CPI surged, dollar weakened, and Middle East tensions supported safe-haven demand.
TD Securities says March’s Canadian job gains and steady 6.7% unemployment cool expectations for BoC cuts
Written on April 10, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by josephine
Canada added 14,000 jobs in March; unemployment held at 6.7%, as wages and hours rose amid easing inflation.
Commerzbank’s Baur foresees two 2026 BoJ hikes, lifting neutral rates and nudging yen higher versus USD, EUR
Written on April 10, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
Commerzbank’s Baur expects two more BOJ rate hikes in 2026, lifting yen modestly against dollar, euro.
Wells Fargo’s economists say a delicate Middle East ceasefire keeps oil supply risks high, outlook confidence low
Written on April 10, 2026 at 9:49 pm, by josephine
Fragile Middle East ceasefire keeps oil risks elevated; Wells Fargo sees conflict ending mid-2026, prices easing afterward.
Preliminary University of Michigan data shows April consumer sentiment at a record-low 47.6, reflecting increased pessimism among households
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
US consumer confidence hit record low as Michigan sentiment sank; inflation expectations rose; dollar weakened to lows.
Ceasefire optimism weakens the dollar, enabling EUR/USD to rise for a fifth session despite firm US inflation data
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:49 pm, by josephine
Euro hits March high as EUR/USD rises fifth day; US-Iran ceasefire lifts sentiment, dollar tumbles weekly.
