Monthly Archives: April 2026
S&P 500 Slides as Stagflation Risk Revives
Written on April 2, 2026 at 4:31 am, by josephine
S&P 500 drops as Trump signals more action on Iran, Brent jumps to $106.16, and markets turn defensive again. | VT Markets
TD Securities says Asia faces rising oil and dwindling inventories, weakening growth, boosting inflation; KRW/INR vulnerable
Written on April 2, 2026 at 3:57 am, by josephine
Asia faces twin shocks: higher oil prices and shrinking inventories, threatening growth, inflation, currencies, equities.
Strong US data supports steady Fed rates, as 10-year Treasury yields stabilise after earlier declines on Wednesday
Written on April 2, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
Strong US data lifted Treasury yields, boosting expectations rates stay unchanged; investors await jobless claims, payrolls.
Min Joo Kang expects the Bank of Korea to prioritise stability, with rising inflation and growth supporting July tightening
Written on April 2, 2026 at 2:58 am, by josephine
ING’s Min Joo Kang sees Korea inflation risks rising, delaying easing; forecasts 2.5% March CPI, July hike.
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.
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.
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.
