Monthly Archives: April 2026
WTI trades near $85.40, easing after prior gains, as markets await second US-Iran talks
Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:21 am, by josephine
WTI crude dipped near $85.40 as Hormuz supply fears eased, amid Iran-US talks and shipping disruptions.
At 09:00 GMT, ZEW releases April sentiment and conditions indices, potentially moving EUR/USD through investor perceptions
Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
ZEW April sentiment data due Tuesday; weaker forecasts pressure EUR/USD, with key support and resistance levels.
AUD/JPY dips near 113.95 in early Europe, as cautious markets lift yen; upside holds above 100-day EMA
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:52 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY dips to 113.95 as yen strengthens on caution ahead of potential US-Iran peace talks.
FXStreet’s compiled figures show gold prices in India declined, with rates falling further during the session
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:49 am, by josephine
Gold prices in India fell Tuesday; gram and tola rates declined, reflecting FXStreet’s daily rupee conversion.
Before US-Iran peace talks, market nerves lift the US dollar, leaving AUD/USD weaker in Asian trading
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:22 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slips near 0.7165 as US-Iran tensions, oil-backed inflation fears lift dollar; RBA stays hawkish.
FXStreet data show Malaysia’s gold prices declined, with gold trading lower, according to compiled figures on Tuesday
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:19 am, by josephine
Malaysia gold prices fell Tuesday: MYR 609.83/gram and MYR 7,112.83/tola, FXStreet reported, from Monday.
China’s central bank set the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.8594, versus 6.8648 prior, below Reuters 6.8112 estimate
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:52 am, by josephine
PBOC set USD/CNY fixing at 6.8594, guiding exchange-rate stability via policy tools, under state influence.
Hormuz risk fears weaken the yen, pushing USD/JPY up to 159.00 during Asia, despite muted dollar demand
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:49 am, by josephine
USD/JPY climbed to 159.00 as yen weakened on energy supply fears, while BOJ, Fed outlooks capped gains.
Week Ahead: Gold Rush or Flush?
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:28 am, by maya
Key points The week starts with a familiar pattern. Risk sentiment attempts to stabilize, then energy-related concerns take control again. Brent climbed to around $96.80 while WTI moved above $90 as renewed tension returned to the Strait of Hormuz narrative, while USDX strengthened to 98.38. That combination changes how traders interpret the broader market. Higher Continue Reading
EUR/USD slips near 1.1785 as traders weigh Iran ceasefire uncertainty, await German and Eurozone ZEW data
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:19 am, by josephine
EUR/USD dips to 1.1785 as markets weigh US-Iran ceasefire tensions amid key data, ECB outlook.
