Monthly Archives: April 2026
Reuters reported Iran threatening retaliation as Israel widened Lebanon attacks; ongoing Middle East clashes killed hundreds
Written on April 10, 2026 at 3:29 am, by josephine
Sporadic Middle East fighting kills hundreds; Iran cites ceasefire breach, questions U.S. talks; oil rises, Israel expands strikes.
During early Asian trading, gold slips to about $4,705, pressured by a fragile US–Iran two-week ceasefire
Written on April 10, 2026 at 3:26 am, by josephine
Gold dips to $4,705 after US-Iran ceasefire; Fed eyes 2025 cuts; central banks keep buying gold.
Sterling-dollar retreats from 1.3485 as a fragile Pakistan-mediated US-Iran ceasefire boosts then tempers sentiment
Written on April 10, 2026 at 3:23 am, by josephine
GBP/USD jumped on ceasefire news, then slipped; weak UK data and Fed minutes kept traders cautious.
UK RICS housing price balance undercut forecasts at -23%, compared with the expected -18%
Written on April 10, 2026 at 3:22 am, by josephine
RICS March survey showed UK house price balance -23%, undershooting -18% forecast, indicating weaker momentum and more falls.
Ceasefire reduces safe-haven buying, pushing USD/JPY down 0.66%, from near 160.00 to around 158.50
Written on April 10, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slid to 158.50 as US–Iran ceasefire eased haven demand; BoJ hike odds rise, US data ahead.
USDJPY Finds Relief Amidst BOJ Uncertainty
Written on April 10, 2026 at 3:16 am, by josephine
USDJPY trades near 159.14 as lower oil supports the yen, but BOJ uncertainty and fragile ceasefire terms limit follow-through. | VT Markets
Ceasefire reduces safe-haven buying, pushing USD/JPY down 0.66%, from near 160.00 to around 158.50
Written on April 10, 2026 at 3:15 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slid to 158.50 as US–Iran ceasefire eased haven demand; BoJ hike odds rise, US data ahead.
AUD/JPY retreats below 112.00 after shooting-star pattern, as risk appetite lifts Australian Dollar in calmer markets
Written on April 10, 2026 at 2:45 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY climbed on improved risk appetite; momentum weakens as RSI slips, with key support/resistance levels.
Dollar Steadies as Ceasefire Meets CPI Risk
Written on April 10, 2026 at 2:17 am, by josephine
USDX steadies as the Iran ceasefire weakens safe-haven demand, while CPI risk keeps the dollar from sliding faster. | VT Markets
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan says Singapore’s energy resilience and fiscal strength reduce immediate risks from Middle East tensions
Written on April 10, 2026 at 2:15 am, by josephine
Singapore’s energy buffers and strong finances mitigate Middle East risks, with diversified fuel sourcing and reserves.
