Monthly Archives: April 2026
US weekly API crude oil stocks declined to 3.719M from 10.263M in early April
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:46 am, by josephine
US weekly crude oil stocks fell to 3.719 million, down 6.544 million from 10.263 million prior.
UOB economists say March inflation exceeded BSP target, urging rate pause amid peso weakness and rising costs
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:40 am, by josephine
Philippine March inflation breached BSP target; UOB lifts 2026 forecast to 5.5%, expects rates on hold.
US weekly crude oil inventories, per API, declined to 3.719M from 10.263M in early April
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:35 am, by josephine
API data showed US crude oil stocks fell to 3.719 million, down 6.544 million week-on-week.
UOB economists say Philippine inflation exceeded BSP’s target in March, yet rates may remain unchanged amid pressures
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:28 am, by josephine
Philippine March inflation breached BSP target; UOB raised 2026 forecast to 5.5% amid peso weakness, disruptions.
Ahead of MAS decision, USD/SGD weakens; de-escalation hopes and technicals suggest bearish shift; key levels flagged
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:23 am, by josephine
USD/SGD slipped to 1.2845; bearish engulfing signals downside toward 1.2810-20, 1.2780 support ahead of MAS meeting.
Market optimism over Iran-Pakistan ceasefire remarks lifted US equities, sending USD/CHF down below 0.8000
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:17 am, by josephine
USD/CHF pares gains as risk appetite improves; stays bid, but 0.8000 caps upside; trend bullish.
OCBC strategists say USD/SGD weakens amid easing tensions hopes, with bearish signals; support 1.2780-1.2810, resistance 1.29-1.2940
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:11 am, by josephine
USD/SGD slipped to 1.2845; bullish momentum eased as bearish engulfing flagged downside, with MAS policy meeting awaited.
Against improved sentiment from Iran ceasefire comments, the US Dollar pulled USD/CHF back under 0.8000 amid resistance
Written on April 8, 2026 at 2:05 am, by josephine
USD/CHF retreats below 0.8000 as Iran ceasefire hopes boost sentiment; uptrend intact, key support watched.
Gold approaches $4,680 as a softer Dollar boosts prices, while easing oil limits conflict-driven anxiety
Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:25 am, by josephine
Gold climbs as oil slips and Hormuz deadline looms; dollar weakens, Fed warns inflation risks; mixed signals.
Vietnam’s Q1 GDP rose 7.8% yearly; trade surged, yet inflation complicates SBV policy goals
Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
Vietnam’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1; exports surged, imports rose, and inflation exceeded central bank target.
