Monthly Archives: April 2026
Following Netanyahu’s Lebanon negotiations, the Dow Jones rose 300 points, extending a two-day ceasefire rebound
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:46 am, by josephine
US stocks extended rally as Middle East tensions eased; Dow topped 48,000, oil volatile, inflation data awaited.
AUD/USD rises for a fourth session, with de-escalation hopes from a US–Iran ceasefire weakening the Dollar
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:44 am, by josephine
AUD/USD nears three-week highs as dollar weakens on ceasefire; Middle East tensions and US inflation data.
Trading around 158.90, USD/JPY stays firm as PCE and strong US data support tougher Fed outlook
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:41 am, by josephine
USD/JPY steadied near 158.90 as strong PCE inflation reinforced expectations for higher US rates longer.
The Canadian Dollar rebounds as USD/CAD drops near 1.3800, though ceasefire-driven momentum appears to fade
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:38 am, by josephine
USD/CAD slid 1% to 1.3800 as US-Iran ceasefire hit dollar, oil, and rate expectations.
Sterling stays supported as GBP/USD rises above 1.3400, despite fragile Middle East truce and risk declines
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:36 am, by josephine
GBP/USD climbed above 1.3400 as Middle East tensions, firmer US inflation, and mixed Fed/BoE expectations weighed.
Netanyahu orders immediate direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah disarmament and establishing formal peace between nations
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:33 am, by josephine
Netanyahu ordered direct Israel-Lebanon talks soon, focusing on Hezbollah disarmament and formal peace, amid Iranian resistance.
The US four-week bill auction yield fell to 3.56%, down from the prior 3.62%
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:30 am, by josephine
U.S. auctioned 4-week Treasury bills, with yield dropping to 3.56% from 3.62% previously.
Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Signals a New Price War on Wall Street
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:30 am, by josephine
Morgan Stanley’s MSBT launch adds legitimacy to bitcoin on Wall Street, but its 0.14% fee may intensify competition, pressure rival ETF issuers, and reshape how investors access bitcoin exposure. | Opinion
Geoff Yu says European markets overprice ECB, BoE and SNB hikes, despite improved risk sentiment post ceasefire
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:27 am, by josephine
European late-2026 rate expectations fell after US–Iran ceasefire cut energy prices; ECB, BoE, SNB futures repriced.
Gold trades sideways as investors stay cautious, monitoring uncertain US-Iran ceasefire developments across Middle East markets
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:24 am, by josephine
Gold holds near $4,750, range-bound amid US-Iran ceasefire strains, oil rebound, Fed outlook uncertainty, key levels.
