Monthly Archives: April 2026
Min Joo Kang expects Bank of Korea to prioritise inflation and stability, amid resilient growth and rising prices
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:58 am, by josephine
ING expects South Korea March CPI at 2.5%, BoK focuses on inflation, likely July rate hike.
Commerzbank says BNM lifted Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook to 4–5%, backing MYR alongside steady OPR support
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:57 am, by josephine
BNM lifts 2026 growth forecast to 4.0–5.0%, citing strong demand; inflation risks persist, OPR steady.
Commerzbank says BNM lifted Malaysia’s 2026 growth outlook, with steady demand, jobs, wages and OPR aiding MYR
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:56 am, by josephine
BNM lifts 2026 growth outlook on strong demand, sees moderate inflation, and keeps OPR steady at 2.75%.
USD/JPY hovers near 158.50 after retreating from 160.00, with yen failing to gain on softer dollar
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:56 am, by josephine
USD/JPY held near 158.50 as dollar weakened on risk sentiment; technicals mildly bearish below 21-day SMA.
USD/JPY hovers near 158.50 after losing momentum, with yen failing to exploit a weaker dollar
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
USD/JPY stuck near 158.50 as softer dollar counters yen, after failing above 160.00 resistance.
The Dollar Index weakened as Iran ceasefire hopes faded, dropping below 99.30 after opening near 99.90
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
Dollar Index drops below 100 amid ceasefire talk; firm US data shifts focus to crucial Friday payrolls.
Ceasefire optimism weighed on the Dollar Index, which slipped 0.5% to about 99.30, forming lower highs
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:54 am, by josephine
Dollar index slid to 99.30 on Trump-Iran ceasefire comments; firm US data, NFP awaited, key levels watched.
Russia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 48.3 in March, down from 49.5 previously
Written on April 2, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Russia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.3 in March from 49.5, signalling contraction in activity.
Improved risk appetite lifts Asian equities, with Korea’s Kospi surging after Wall Street’s rally and peace hopes
Written on April 2, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Asian equities surged after Wall Street rally; Trump signaled Iran exit; Japan Tankan rose; Korea exports soared.
Oil Above $106 Tests Trump’s Energy Confidence
Written on April 2, 2026 at 12:59 am, by josephine
WTI climbs to 106.40 as Iran war disruption keeps oil high and analysts warn the US still faces higher prices and slower growth. | VT Markets
