Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/CHF hovers near 0.7812 in late Asian trade, staying close to its 0.7790 monthly low
Written on April 15, 2026 at 8:54 am, by josephine
USD/CHF stayed near 0.7812, close to monthly lows, as ceasefire hopes weighed on the US Dollar.
GBP/USD ends seven-session rise near 1.3560 as dollar strengthens, despite optimism for Middle East diplomacy
Written on April 15, 2026 at 8:52 am, by josephine
GBP/USD snapped seven-day rally, slipping near 1.3560 as dollar firmed amid US-Iran diplomacy hopes.
During Asian trading, the US Dollar Index steadies near 98.20, ending a seven-day decline amid optimism
Written on April 15, 2026 at 8:49 am, by josephine
Dollar Index rebounds near 98.20 as Middle East diplomacy hopes and softer PPI data reduce safe-haven demand.
Week Ahead: All Eyes on Oil as US Blocks Strait of Hormuz
Written on April 15, 2026 at 8:09 am, by casandra
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US oil benchmark, kicked off the week with a strong bullish gap, surging around 11% as it eyes a move back toward the $100 level. The breakdown in US-Iran peace negotiations, coupled with the US move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, is putting the already fragile ceasefire at risk—supporting further upside in oil prices. | VT Markets
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5900, nearing a month-high, as optimism over peace talks supports Asian-session trading
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:52 am, by josephine
NZD/USD held near 0.5900 as dollar steadied on Hormuz tensions, easing Fed hike bets, yields.
Sterling softens as the Dollar strengthens; GBP/USD pauses near 1.3560 in Asia amid Middle East diplomacy hopes
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:49 am, by josephine
GBP/USD snapped seven-day rally near 1.3560 as firmer dollar, softer inflation, UK yields slipped.
Amid Iran optimism, USD/CAD edges above 1.3700 near 1.3780 in Europe, though direction stays uncertain
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:21 am, by josephine
USD/CAD edged up near 1.3780 as risk-on mood followed reports of potential permanent US-Iran ceasefire.
Silver retreats from a near-monthly high, yet remains bullish around $80, failing to sustain gains above $81
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:19 am, by josephine
Silver pulled back from a one-month high near $81, holding $80; bullish indicators, key Fibonacci levels.
Optimism over potential US–Iran talks lifts sentiment, supporting the Australian Dollar and pushing AUD/USD to 0.7120
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:52 am, by josephine
AUD/USD extended gains near 0.7120 as risk sentiment improved on US-Iran talk prospects and softer US PPI.
South Korea’s trade surplus rises to $26.23B, improving from $25.74B in March
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:49 am, by josephine
South Korea’s trade balance increased to $26.23bn in March, up $0.49bn from the previous period.
