Monthly Archives: April 2026
Asian stocks rose as US leaders suggested Iran talks may continue, led by Japan’s Nikkei 225
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
Asian stocks climbed as Trump and Vance signaled Iran talks still possible, boosting risk appetite across markets.
Yen Gains, Conviction Weak on Hormuz Risks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:15 am, by josephine
USD/JPY falls towards 159.00 as easing Iran tensions and a dovish Fed outlook weigh on the USD. l VT Markets
FXStreet data shows gold prices in Malaysia increased, with the precious metal rising during Tuesday trading
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:55 am, by josephine
Malaysia gold prices climbed Tuesday: MYR 607.46/gram and MYR 7,085.28/tola, FXStreet data shows.
In Asian trading, Sterling keeps rising to about 1.3515 versus the Dollar, lifted by risk appetite
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:52 am, by josephine
Sterling rose to 1.3515 as risk appetite grew, dollar weakened, and Hormuz blockade tensions eased.
During Asian trading, USD/CHF drifted near 0.7830, extending a seven-day slide amid US-Iran talks impacting dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:49 am, by josephine
USD/CHF slid to 0.7830 on truce-talk hopes; softer oil lifted CHF, weighing Fed hawkishness.
China’s March year-on-year imports rose 27.8%, far outpacing forecasts of 11.1%
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:52 am, by josephine
China’s imports surged 27.8% year-on-year in March, far exceeding forecasts of an 11.1% rise.
China’s year-on-year exports rose 7.1% in March, underperforming forecasts that anticipated 8.3%
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:49 am, by josephine
China’s exports rose 7.1% in March, missing expectations of 8.3%, as growth slowed year-on-year.
China’s March trade balance in dollars was $51.13B, missing expectations of $112B by $60.87B
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:22 am, by josephine
China’s March trade surplus hit $51.13bn, far below the $112bn forecast, missing expectations by $60.87bn.
Risk appetite keeps the US Dollar pressured, leaving USD/CAD subdued near 1.3790 for a second day during Asian hours
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:19 am, by josephine
USD/CAD hovered near 1.3790 as US-Iran talks and lower oil weighed on USD, CAD sentiment.
USD/JPY drifts towards 159.00 in Asia, as Yen firms yet buyers remain hesitant over Hormuz risks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 5:52 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slips toward 159.00 as dollar weakens on Fed uncertainty; yen support limited by Hormuz tensions.
