Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sterling bounces back; GBP/USD steadies near 1.3570 in Asia as Middle East tensions ease overall
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:51 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rose near 1.3570 as Middle East tension hopes improved; oil, inflation, and BoE hikes supported.
EUR/USD trades above 1.1800 in Asia, as easing US-Iran tensions lift the euro versus dollar
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:49 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rose to 1.1805 as US-Iran ceasefire optimism boosted risk appetite; ECB seen holding rates.
AUD/USD rises to 0.7173 as truce speculation boosts risk appetite, while WTI stays above $91
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbed to 0.7173 as risk sentiment improved; Fed uncertainty, oil prices, and RBA hike expectations.
A senior official said Israel’s Security Cabinet will meet to weigh a potential ceasefire with Lebanon, Reuters reported
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
Israel’s Security Cabinet discussed a potential Lebanon ceasefire as Trump hinted Iran war could end soon.
Gold slips towards $4,800 after oil-driven inflation fears weaken rate-cut expectations during early Asian trading
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
Gold slipped to $4,800 as Middle East tensions eased, oil rose, rate-cut hopes fell, but central banks bought.
NZD/USD trades slightly higher around 0.5910, yet broader dollar strength restrains buying amid cautious risk sentiment
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:49 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5910, modestly higher but capped by firm USD demand and muted RBNZ signals.
Gold dips under $4,800, falling nearly 1% as risk-on sentiment lifts US equities beyond 7,000 mark
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
Gold slipped nearly 1% as equities rallied, Iran optimism rose, and safe-haven demand eased despite weak dollar.
XAG/USD pauses near £79 as a doji signals trader indecision between £90 highs or £76 support
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
Silver paused near 50-day SMA as momentum slowed; traders watched $90.01 upside or $76.67 support.
Copper Near 6-Week Peak on Iran Talks
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:14 am, by josephine
Copper trades near six-week highs as US-Iran peace hopes ease demand fears and keep industrial metals supported. | VT Markets
In February, US net long-term TIC flows reached $58.6B, exceeding forecasts of $36.6B by far
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
US February net long-term TIC flows rose to $58.6bn, beating $36.6bn expectations by $22.0bn, tracking cross-border capital.
