Monthly Archives: April 2026
Amid rising oil and US–Iran tensions, gold steadies near $4,670, limiting Fed cut hopes
Written on April 13, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,670 as oil jumps on Hormuz blockade threat, boosting inflation and delaying Fed cuts.
Heightened safe-haven appetite for the US Dollar pushes USD/CAD higher, deepening the Canadian Dollar’s retreat
Written on April 13, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Canadian Dollar retreats as USD/CAD climbs on safe-haven demand; Middle East tensions lift oil, limiting gains.
WTI opens higher, rising about 8% toward $100, after US blockades the Strait of Hormuz
Written on April 13, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
WTI jumped 8% toward $100 as US-Iran tensions rose, with Hormuz blockade plans and possible renewed strikes.
After failed US–Iran talks, the US Dollar strengthens, pushing USD/JPY near 159.80 for three sessions running
Written on April 13, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 159.80 as safe-haven dollar demand rises after failed US–Iran talks and Hormuz blockade threat.
US Central Command said its forces will begin blocking maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports at 10am ET
Written on April 13, 2026 at 12:19 am, by josephine
CENTCOM announced Monday blockade of maritime traffic to Iranian ports; Strait of Hormuz transit unaffected; oil prices expected rise.
After US-Iran peace talks fail, the Australian Dollar gaps lower; AUD/USD edges up, near 0.7010 in Asia
Written on April 12, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD hovered near 0.7010 as Iran-US tensions and rising Australian inflation stoked risk aversion, boosting rate-hike bets.
Markets enjoyed a calmer weekend as the S&P 500 rose; traders expected the Fed to pause hikes
Written on April 12, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
S&P 500 climbed on cooler CPI; Fed steadied as Iran war talks eased fears, despite ceasefire doubts.
China’s IPO Revival: Innovation-driven but Politically Curated
Written on April 11, 2026 at 11:18 am, by josephine
China’s IPO pipeline is rebounding with more Chinese companies raising capital, especially in tech and innovation sectors, backed by policy support but under tight regulatory oversight. | Opinion
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.
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.
