Monthly Archives: April 2026
China’s EV Industry: A Growing Global Force
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:12 am, by josephine
China’s EV market is expanding rapidly, with rising exports, tech advancements, and lithium price dynamics. Key automakers like BYD and Tesla are central to this shift. | Opinion
Before Canada’s CPI release, the Canadian Dollar rises as ceasefire reports cut US Dollar demand
Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
USD/CAD dips as ceasefire optimism and US-Iran deal talks weigh on dollar ahead Canada CPI data.
UOB strategists say AUD/USD eased from 0.7197, likely trading within 0.7130–0.7180 amid broader upside risk
Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
AUD/USD retreats from 0.7197; range-bound 0.7130-0.7180, upside risk persists, but overbought conditions slow momentum again.
The euro trades near 1.1782 against the dollar, steady above 1.1770, awaiting US-Iran talks outcome
Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
EUR/USD holds above 1.1770 as dollar demand fades, ceasefire hopes grow, and technical momentum weakens.
Netflix posted $12.25 billion Q1 revenue, up 16.2% year-on-year, with EPS rising to $1.23
Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:19 am, by josephine
Netflix posted $12.25B March-quarter revenue (+16.2% YoY) and $1.23 EPS, beating estimates across regions.
Rabobank’s Molly Schwartz says EU and GCC expect a US–Iran deal within six months, lifting crude near $98/bbl
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:52 am, by josephine
EU and GCC expect US–Iran deal in six months; Hormuz closure lifts oil and shipping costs.
WTI oil trades near $89.60, retreating after earlier gains, as possible US-Iran talks loom ahead
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:49 am, by josephine
WTI fell near $89.60 as easing supply fears, US–Iran talks, and Hormuz disruption concerns weighed.
GBP/USD slips to 1.3520 in Asia, as reduced BoE hike expectations and easing Middle East tensions weigh
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:22 am, by josephine
GBP/USD extends three-day slide near 1.3520 as BoE hike bets fade; US data supports dollar.
Asian equities slip as traders take profits and question durability of a US–Iran ceasefire agreement
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
Asian stocks slid as ceasefire doubts and profit-taking outweighed optimism, while regional central bank signals stayed mixed.
Oil Slips as Ceasefire Cools Panic
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:15 am, by josephine
CL-OIL trades near 89.64 as a ceasefire and Iran talk hopes weigh on prices, though Middle East supply risks still limit downside. | VT Markets
