Monthly Archives: April 2026
DJIA futures hold near 49,100 after volatile trading, while Iran talks falter and UoM sentiment improves
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by josephine
Dow futures steady above 49,100; Iran-related Pakistan talks loom; sentiment hits record low; inflation expectations mixed.
EUR/USD climbs, ending three-session decline, as hopes for renewed US-Iran talks boost risk appetite, weaken Dollar
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD snapped three-day slide, rising to 1.1715 as US-Iran contact reports softened the US Dollar.
GBP/USD climbs as Iran talks prospects and Israel–Lebanon ceasefire extension boost risk appetite, weakening dollar
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD climbed as risk appetite improved, US-Iran talks hopes grew, and UK retail sales boosted Pound.
Renewed Iran–US dialogue hopes and extended Israel–Lebanon ceasefire lift GBP/USD as Dollar safe-haven demand fades
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:23 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD climbed as dollar demand eased on risk-on sentiment, renewed Iran talks hopes, and strong UK retail sales.
EUR/GBP stays range-bound, driven by UK data, while traders watch US–Iran tensions and upcoming central-bank meetings
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP held near 0.8671, Sterling boosted by retail sales; Euro weakened on IFO drop; Iran risks.
Nomura expects the Bank of England to keep rates at 3.75%, despite energy worries; Pill alone dissenting 8-1
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by josephine
Nomura expects Bank Rate held at 3.75%, 8-1 vote, higher inflation forecasts, no changes through 2027.
AUD/USD rises towards 0.7140 as the US Dollar softens, Middle East tensions persist, boosting risk appetite
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD climbs near 0.7140 as weaker Dollar and improved risk appetite offset Middle East tensions.
Scotiabank strategists say weak German IFO, amid Gulf tensions and energy worries, dims growth; euro little moved
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:34 pm, by josephine
Germany’s IFO survey weakened in April, dampening growth outlook, yet EUR/USD rebounded, stabilizing near support.
USD/CAD slips to 1.3685, down 0.12%, as weaker dollar and firmer oil support Canada
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:31 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD eased to 1.3685 as softer USD, easing Iran tensions and firmer oil supported Canada.
DBS’s Chang Wei Liang notes March CPI firmed, supporting USD/JPY though resistance persists beneath 160
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:29 pm, by josephine
Japan inflation edges higher; subsidies mask pressures as BOJ weighs forecast hike; oil supports yen weakness, intervention caps.