Monthly Archives: April 2026
US total net TIC flows rose from -$25B previously, reaching $184.5B during February, indicating stronger inflows
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
US total net Treasury International Capital flows surged to $184.5bn in February, reversing January’s -$25bn outflow.
Standard Chartered economists say China leads global AI goods exports, while chip limits constrain its broader growth
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
China leads AI-related goods exports, spanning the value chain, but relies on high-end chips amid risks.
Musalem says easing tariff effects may curb inflation, despite Middle East oil shock pushing core near 3%
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
Oil shock from Middle East war may lift core inflation near 3%; Fed rates stay steady, growth slows.
DBS economists say commodity shocks will raise Singapore inflation, while a stronger Singapore dollar and policy buffers help counter it
Written on April 16, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Singapore may face near-term inflation from commodity shocks; MAS may strengthen SGD, using reserves, targeted support.
Amid ongoing Middle East tensions, the US Dollar Index hovered near 98.10, limited by mixed data
Written on April 16, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
Dollar Index hovered near 98.10 as safe-haven demand eased; Aussie dollar rose, oil recovered, gold slipped.
Despite a softer US dollar, USD/JPY stays under 160 as oil-driven yen pressures persist amid intervention fears
Written on April 16, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
USD/JPY held near 159.10 as Middle East-driven oil swings pressured the Yen, despite broad US Dollar weakness.
MUFG’s Wan expects KRW to outperform if tensions ease, as AI tech buoy South Korea, despite oil risks
Written on April 16, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
MUFG sees KRW outperforming if tensions ease; prolonged conflict, higher oil threaten; NPS loosens FX hedging cap.
UOB’s Ho Woei Chen says March imports rose as exports cooled, shrinking China’s trade surplus to 13-month low
Written on April 16, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
March trade: China exports weakened, imports surged on higher commodities, pushing trade surplus to 13-month low.
Sterling steadies near 1.3570 as Iran dialogue hopes fade, US shares rise, and dollar stabilises
Written on April 16, 2026 at 12:49 am, by josephine
GBP/USD paused near 1.3570 as US-Iran optimism faded; risk demand cooled, while stocks rose, dollar steadied.
Eased US-Iran tensions steadied the lira, while Turkey’s central bank sustained confidence, supporting carry interest
Written on April 16, 2026 at 12:21 am, by josephine
Turkish lira steadies as US-Iran tensions ease; longs rebound, reserves fall, USD/TRY seen reaching 46.6 mid‑2026.
