Monthly Archives: April 2026
After weak Australian inflation, AUD/USD slips near 0.7160, failing 0.7200, as Fed focus persists
Written on April 29, 2026 at 8:24 am, by josephine
AUD/USD dips toward 0.7160 after weak Australian inflation; Fed decision and US-Iran uncertainty keep range intact.
FXStreet-compiled data shows gold prices in Saudi Arabia rose, with the precious metal trading higher today
Written on April 29, 2026 at 8:21 am, by josephine
Gold prices in Saudi Arabia rose Wednesday, with SAR 555.19 per gram; central banks kept boosting reserves.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump told aides to plan a prolonged blockade against Iran
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:53 am, by josephine
WSJ reports Trump urged aides plan prolonged Iran blockade, pressuring economy, oil exports; other options deemed riskier.
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman stated core inflation in the first quarter stayed stable within the 1–3% target band
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:51 am, by josephine
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman said core inflation stayed within target, while monitoring Middle East risks and NZD.
During Asian hours, GBP/USD trades near 1.3520, edging higher around the nine-day EMA close to 1.3500
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:24 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3520; ascending channel warns bearish risk, with resistance 1.3599 and support 1.3510/1.3440.
After Australian CPI results, AUD weakens versus JPY, leaving AUD/JPY pressured around 114.50 in Asian trade
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:21 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY slipped near 114.50 as softer Australian CPI weighed on AUD; investors await Tokyo inflation data.
Amazon Faces AI Test As Fed Risk Builds

Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:18 am, by josephine
Amazon holds near highs as earnings, AI doubts, the Fed and Iran risk steer market mood. | VT Markets
Forecasts were matched as Australia’s first-quarter quarterly Consumer Price Index rose by 1.4%
Written on April 29, 2026 at 6:53 am, by josephine
Australia’s Q1 CPI rose 1.4% quarter-on-quarter, matching forecasts, indicating consumer prices increased at the expected pace.
In the first quarter, Australia’s annual quarterly Consumer Price Index matched projections, recording 4.1%
Written on April 29, 2026 at 6:51 am, by josephine
Australia’s Q1 Consumer Price Index rose 4.1% year-on-year, matching forecasts; annual inflation held steady at 4.1%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed March CPI inflation at 4.6% year-on-year, under 4.7% forecast
Written on April 29, 2026 at 6:24 am, by josephine
Australia’s March CPI rose 4.6% yearly; trimmed mean 3.3%, AUD/USD dipped to 0.7170 post-data.