Monthly Archives: April 2026
Ceasefire optimism between the US and Iran lifts risk appetite, keeping the Australian dollar steady near 0.6910
Written on April 6, 2026 at 3:18 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD held near 0.6910 as risk appetite rose on ceasefire hopes; strong US data supported dollar.
As oil prices ease, EUR/CAD remains above 1.6050, trading near 1.6070, for a second day running
Written on April 6, 2026 at 3:17 pm, by josephine
EUR/CAD held near 1.6070 as weaker oil pressured the Canadian Dollar; euro stayed firm on ECB.
During early European hours, EUR/CAD stays near 1.6070 above 1.6050, supported by softer oil prices
Written on April 6, 2026 at 3:17 pm, by josephine
EUR/CAD hovered near 1.6070 as weaker Canadian Dollar and easing oil prices supported the euro.
Spain’s unemployment fell by 22.9K, outperforming forecasts of a 10.3K rise in March
Written on April 6, 2026 at 3:16 pm, by josephine
Spain’s March unemployment unexpectedly fell by 22.9K, missing forecasts that had predicted a 10.3K rise.
Spain’s unemployment fell by 22.9K, outperforming the forecast 10.3K drop, according to reported figures
Written on April 6, 2026 at 3:16 pm, by josephine
Spain’s registered unemployment fell 22.9K in March, defying forecasts of a 10.3K rise.
DBS’s Philip Wee says USD/JPY near 160 looks stretched; hike odds rise despite US–Japan yield gap
Written on April 6, 2026 at 1:23 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 160, stretched amid BOJ hike bets, widening rate gap, and yen-weakness inflation concerns.
DBS’s Philip Wee says USD/JPY seems stretched near 160, as markets anticipate BoJ tightening despite yield support
Written on April 6, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 160 as policy pain threshold looms; BOJ hike odds rise amid yen-weakness inflation risks.
Bob Savage says March Eurozone inflation, led by energy, will influence rates and strain fiscal credibility
Written on April 6, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by josephine
March inflation across Europe rises about 1% as energy-driven diesel shortages lift prices, complicating central bank decisions.
BNY’s Bob Savage says March Eurozone inflation rose on energy, as fuel caps strain fiscal credibility
Written on April 6, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by josephine
Europe’s March inflation surprised higher, driven by energy and diesel shortages, complicating central bank rate decisions.
During the early European session, GBP/JPY trades near 210.85, barely moving, as consolidation persists within an ascending triangle
Written on April 6, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY steady near 210.85 as Hormuz tensions lift oil, inflating outlook; pair rangebound, slightly bearish.