Monthly Archives: April 2026
Trump announced on Truth Social that bombing plans against Iran are being postponed for two weeks
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:47 am, by josephine
Trump announced two-week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran, contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening.
TD Securities expects the RBNZ to hold rates, urging patience on supply shocks amid slack economic conditions
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:40 am, by josephine
TD Securities expects RBNZ to hold OCR steady, signaling patience on supply shocks; markets price 2026 hikes.
NZD/USD hovers around 0.5720 as US safe-haven demand and RBNZ expectations keep sentiment neutral
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:34 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5720 as safe-haven USD demand rises; markets await RBNZ guidance amid tensions.
TD Securities expects rates unchanged, with RBNZ urging patience on supply shocks amid sub-capacity economy
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:27 am, by josephine
TD Securities expects RBNZ to hold rates, urge patience; markets overprice 2026 hikes, minutes watched for tightening.
As RBNZ decision nears, NZD/USD hovers around 0.5720; safe-haven USD demand and geopolitical uncertainty temper sentiment
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5720 as firm safe-haven USD and RBNZ guidance expectations keep traders cautious.
Dollar Drops as Safe-Haven Demand Eases
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:17 am, by josephine
USDX falls toward 99 as a two-week Iran delay cools safe-haven demand, though inflation risks and CPI still matter. | VT Markets
MUFG strategist Michael Wan says US-Iran tensions and Hormuz threats keep prospects for peace narrow, uncertain
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:14 am, by josephine
US–Iran tensions threaten Hormuz shipping, keeping oil supply risks high; Asian FX pressured despite marginal flow improvements.
Ceasefire talks stalling and oil above $100 leave USD/JPY near 160 as deadline looms
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:05 am, by josephine
USD/JPY tops 160, sparks intervention chatter; weak Japan data, BOJ hike odds rise; oil-geopolitics, Fed minutes loom.
MUFG analyst Michael Wan says US–Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz threats restrict prospects for peace, uncertain
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:58 am, by josephine
MUFG warns US–Iran tensions threaten oil supply, pressuring Asian assets; Hormuz disruptions may take 3–6 months.
USD/JPY nears 160 as stalled ceasefire talks and Strait deadline lift oil above $100, pressuring yen
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:50 am, by josephine
USD/JPY tops 160, triggers intervention fears; Japan data weak, BOJ hike odds rise; US-Iran tensions lift oil.
