Monthly Archives: April 2026
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, the US Dollar stays firm near 98.20 as Hormuz disruptions continue despite ceasefire reports
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:59 am, by josephine
Dollar steadied as Hormuz disruptions fueled energy fears; major pairs mixed, oil and gold elevated, ceasefire monitored.
Danske Research reports GDP and industrial output beat forecasts, yet retail sales lagged and unemployment rose slightly
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:57 am, by josephine
China’s Q1 GDP beat forecasts; output rose, but retail sales, jobs, and housing remained weak.
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister says war-fuelled moves lifted G10 and EM carry trades, boosting Real and Peso gains
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:54 am, by josephine
Pfister: G10 and EM carry trades surged in early 2025, helped by FX moves, but risks remain.
As the US Dollar stabilises, AUD/USD retreats, ending its three-session rise amid oil and geopolitical concerns
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slipped near 0.7155 as dollar steadied; Iran talks, high oil, softer Australian jobs pressured.
Gold edges down as reduced Middle East tensions lift the US Dollar, limiting safe-haven demand
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
Gold dips as Middle East tensions ease, dollar strengthens; ceasefire, Iran talks, and mixed US data weigh.
Outside the White House, Trump told reporters the US was nearing an agreement with Iran amid tensions
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:27 am, by josephine
Trump said US is progressing toward an Iran deal, warned fighting could resume; claimed Iran concessions.
Standard Chartered economists Madhur Jha and Ethan Lester evaluate how Middle East conflict risks may influence global remittance flows
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:25 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns Middle East conflict could disrupt energy, supply chains and expat remittances from GCC economies globally.
Gold stays range-bound as traders await clearer US-Iran talks, with oil-led inflation limiting upside gains
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Gold retreats but holds range near $4,790; strong dollar, Iran talks, and rate outlook cap gains.
Deutsche Bank economists warn Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas price rises threaten Germany’s economic recovery
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
Deutsche Bank warns Middle East-driven energy price spikes could stall Germany; 2026 GDP stays 1.0%, risks persist.
Traders monitor PepsiCo’s earnings, watching two resistance levels, as its household snack and beverage brands dominate
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:28 am, by josephine
PepsiCo trades near $157.55 ahead of earnings; key resistance $163.97/$171.46, support $153-$154/$150; manage risk.
