Monthly Archives: April 2026
WTI hovers near $87.50, falling for a second day, as Trump hints at renewed Iran talks
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:23 am, by josephine
WTI slips near $87.50 as US–Iran talks loom, Hormuz risks persist, and US crude inventories jump.
US Vice President Vance said US-Iran negotiations continue, seeking a broader deal to improve Iran’s global integration
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:20 am, by josephine
Vance says US-Iran talks progressing via multiple channels; broader economic deal eyed; ceasefire holds; nuclear weapons ruled out.
China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.8582, versus 6.8593 prior and 6.8096 Reuters forecast
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:18 am, by josephine
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8582, slightly stronger than prior, as it manages stability, reforms, rates.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1790, steady after seven rising sessions, as US-Iran talks boost optimism Asia-hours Wednesday
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:16 am, by josephine
EUR/USD steadied near 1.1790 as weaker dollar, Iran-talk hopes and softer PPI lifted euro too.
Aussie Holds Firm As Oil Retreat Supports Risk Appetite
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:15 am, by josephine
AUDUSD trades near 0.713 as lower oil, firmer equities and RBA hike bets support the Aussie ahead of jobs data. | VT Markets
Cencora grows steadily despite thin margins, avoiding flashiness or dramatic narratives, and rarely commands investor attention
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
Cencora, major US drug distributor, grew revenue to $321B; Walgreens deal, OneOncology acquisition, raised outlook amid bearish bias.
In February, Japan’s machinery orders rose 24.7% year-on-year, far exceeding the 8.5% forecast
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:00 am, by josephine
Japan’s February machinery orders surged 24.7% year-on-year, far above forecasts, signalling stronger-than-expected growth.
February saw Japan’s monthly machinery orders rise 13.6%, far exceeding forecasts that predicted a 1.1% decline
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:58 am, by josephine
Japan’s machinery orders jumped 13.6% in February, beating forecasts for a 1.1% decline instead.
DBS economist Chua Han Teng says Singapore’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 4.6%, yet external shocks threaten growth
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:55 am, by josephine
Singapore’s 1Q26 GDP grew 4.6% yearly, dipped 0.3% quarterly; DBS maintains 2.8% forecast amid risks.
In March, South Korea’s unemployment rate fell to 2.7%, down from 2.9% previously
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:52 am, by josephine
South Korea’s unemployment rate eased to 2.7% in March, down from 2.9% in the prior period.
