Monthly Archives: April 2026
IRGC warns Gulf and Oman Sea trade could halt if US Hormuz blockade persists against Iran
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by josephine
IRGC warns it may block Gulf, Sea of Oman trade if US Hormuz blockade persists; troops planned.
Following a holiday, the Indian rupee strengthens as optimism grows over potential second-round US–Iran talks
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by josephine
Indian rupee strengthens after holiday as oil drops, risk sentiment improves; USD/INR slides near 93.20.
TD Securities reports US yields surged as equities rallied; softer PPI lifts S&P 500; core PCE seen 0.26% m/m
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:49 pm, by josephine
US yields jumped as stocks rose; soft PPI shifted focus to Fed remarks, Beige Book, TIC.
Germany’s 30-year bond auction yielded 3.57%, rising from the prior 3.42% recorded earlier
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
Germany’s 30-year bond auction yield rose to 3.57% from 3.42%, increasing long-term borrowing costs overall.
This week, two AI earnings may sway markets as S&P 500 profits rise 14% year-on-year
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by josephine
S&P 500 earnings season intensifies; banks, ASML and TSMC in focus amid strong tech growth forecasts.
Renewed optimism over US-Iran dialogue lifts AUD/JPY towards 113.50, extending gains into a third day
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:22 pm, by josephine
AUD/JPY held near 113.40 amid improved risk sentiment, weaker yen, oil tensions, and RBA stagflation concerns.
During European trading, GBP/USD stays near 1.3565, just below its two-month peak around 1.3590
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD steady near 1.3565; risk-on mood, lower dollar ahead of Bailey remarks, key levels watched.
This week, the US Dollar Index hovers around 98.00, leaving USD the weakest G8 currency
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:51 am, by josephine
US Dollar Index hit 98.00, weakest G8; fell on ceasefire hopes and softer-than-expected PPI inflation.
UOB strategists report USD/JPY slipped to 158.77 after 158.59, gathering bearish momentum towards 158.50–158.00
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:49 am, by josephine
USD/JPY drops to 158.77, breaching expectations; downside momentum targets 158.50, with 158.00 major support ahead.
In March, Turkey’s budget shifted to a 229.9B deficit, reversing the prior 24.37B surplus
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
Turkey’s budget shifted from a 24.37 billion surplus to a 229.9 billion deficit in March.
