Monthly Archives: April 2026
Foreign investors barely sold Japanese equities, recording ¥-4B versus the prior ¥-2509.7B outflow
Written on April 2, 2026 at 6:54 am, by josephine
Foreign investors net sold Japanese stocks: ¥-4B on March 27 versus ¥-2,509.7B previously, near zero.
Gold advances towards $4,775 as the US dollar weakens, while traders anticipate Trump’s Iran-war remarks amid easing tensions
Written on April 2, 2026 at 5:59 am, by josephine
Gold climbed to $4,775 as dollar weakened and tensions eased; inflation and rate fears capped gains.
Min Joo Kang sees Q1 2026 GDP rebounding via chip exports and fiscal support, cutting 2026 growth to 2.0%
Written on April 2, 2026 at 5:58 am, by josephine
South Korea’s growth rebounds on chip exports; 2026 forecast trimmed to 2.0% amid inflation, disruption risks.
Min Joo Kang says South Korea’s Q1 2026 GDP should rebound; chip exports, fiscal support offset 2.0% forecast
Written on April 2, 2026 at 5:57 am, by josephine
South Korea’s 1Q26 GDP may rebound on chip exports; 2026 growth cut to 2.0% amid inflation risks.
South Korea’s annual consumer inflation recorded 2.2%, undershooting the 2.4% forecast during March data release
Written on April 2, 2026 at 5:56 am, by josephine
South Korea’s March consumer inflation rose 2.2% year on year, missing forecasts of 2.4% and undershooting expectations.
South Korea’s monthly CPI rise came in at 0.3%, undershooting the 0.6% forecast for March
Written on April 2, 2026 at 5:01 am, by josephine
South Korea’s CPI rose 0.3% in March, undershooting the 0.6% forecast, signaling slower-than-expected monthly inflation.
Having dipped in late March, GBP/USD rose 0.6% above 1.3300 as traders awaited Trump and NFP
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:58 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rebounded above 1.3300 as BoE pushed back on hikes; strong US data, Iran update awaited.
DBS economist Chua says robust macro conditions and inflows have buoyed Malaysia’s ringgit and equities so far
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:56 am, by josephine
Malaysia’s markets rise modestly as ringgit and equities gain on inflows; BNM expects steady 2026 growth, inflation.
USD/JPY hovers around 159.00, as ceasefire optimism offsets Tokyo warnings, after settling near 158.70
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:56 am, by josephine
USD/JPY steadied near 158.70 as BoJ optimism and strong US data met intervention warnings and key technical levels.
USD/JPY hovers around 159.00, flattened near 158.70, amid ceasefire hopes, Tokyo cautions, and rangebound trade
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
USD/JPY hovered near 158.70 after declines; BoJ optimism rose as US prices surged, keeping volatility contained.
