Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/CAD rebounds after an Asian-session dip, while firmer oil supports the Canadian Dollar, limiting declines
Written on April 28, 2026 at 7:20 am, by josephine
USD/CAD recovered above 1.3600 as Iran tensions lifted dollar demand, while rising oil supported loonie.
Japan’s finance minister says the economy rebounds moderately, wages keep rising, yet the outlook demands caution
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:58 am, by josephine
Japan sees moderate rebound, urges BOJ coordination for 2% inflation; reviewing swaps, monitoring yen, ready to intervene.
With Fed and ECB decisions pending, EUR/USD hovers above 1.1700, gains modestly amid US-Iran tensions
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:56 am, by josephine
EUR/USD edges up near 1.1725; gains limited by US-Iran tensions, safe-haven dollar demand, and Fed/ECB decisions.
In April, the UK’s BRC Shop Price Index rose 1%, undershooting the 1.5% forecast by 0.5%
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:53 am, by josephine
UK BRC Shop Price Index rose 1% in April, missing 1.5% forecast by 0.5 points.
Bessent warned businesses aiding sanctioned Iranian airlines face US sanctions as Tehran commercial flights restart
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:51 am, by josephine
US warns of sanctions on businesses with sanctioned Iranian airlines as Tehran flights resume; oil prices rise.
Donald Trump and security advisers considered Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending war
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:54 am, by josephine
Trump reviews Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, end two-month war; decision uncertain; WTI rises.
Gold falls near $4,685 as traders await the Federal Reserve decision and Iran Hormuz Strait developments
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:51 am, by josephine
Gold slips near $4,685 as markets await Fed decision; Middle East tensions boost oil, inflation worries.
UOB’s Jester Koh says March industrial output surged in Singapore, boosting estimated first-quarter 2026 GDP growth
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:23 am, by josephine
Singapore industrial output surged in March, boosting Q1 growth and GDP, led by electronics and precision engineering.
With easing yields and a weaker US dollar, the kiwi keeps NZD/USD steady near 0.5910
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:20 am, by josephine
NZD/USD steadied near 0.5910 as weaker Dollar, lower yields, and Fed reassessment lifted the Kiwi.
Yuan Holds Firm as Fed Risk Supports Dollar
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:20 am, by josephine
USD/CNH holds near 6.83 as Fed risk, PBOC fixing and China exports guide yuan sentiment. | VT Markets
