Monthly Archives: April 2026
Japan’s finance minister says the economy rebounds moderately, wages keep rising, yet the outlook demands caution
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:58 am, by josephine
Japan sees moderate rebound, urges BOJ coordination for 2% inflation; reviewing swaps, monitoring yen, ready to intervene.
With Fed and ECB decisions pending, EUR/USD hovers above 1.1700, gains modestly amid US-Iran tensions
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:56 am, by josephine
EUR/USD edges up near 1.1725; gains limited by US-Iran tensions, safe-haven dollar demand, and Fed/ECB decisions.
In April, the UK’s BRC Shop Price Index rose 1%, undershooting the 1.5% forecast by 0.5%
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:53 am, by josephine
UK BRC Shop Price Index rose 1% in April, missing 1.5% forecast by 0.5 points.
Bessent warned businesses aiding sanctioned Iranian airlines face US sanctions as Tehran commercial flights restart
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:51 am, by josephine
US warns of sanctions on businesses with sanctioned Iranian airlines as Tehran flights resume; oil prices rise.
Donald Trump and security advisers considered Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending war
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:54 am, by josephine
Trump reviews Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, end two-month war; decision uncertain; WTI rises.
Gold falls near $4,685 as traders await the Federal Reserve decision and Iran Hormuz Strait developments
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:51 am, by josephine
Gold slips near $4,685 as markets await Fed decision; Middle East tensions boost oil, inflation worries.
UOB’s Jester Koh says March industrial output surged in Singapore, boosting estimated first-quarter 2026 GDP growth
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:23 am, by josephine
Singapore industrial output surged in March, boosting Q1 growth and GDP, led by electronics and precision engineering.
With easing yields and a weaker US dollar, the kiwi keeps NZD/USD steady near 0.5910
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
NZD/USD steadied near 0.5910 as weaker Dollar, lower yields, and Fed reassessment lifted the Kiwi.
Yuan Holds Firm as Fed Risk Supports Dollar
Written on April 28, 2026 at 5:17 am, by josephine
USD/CNH holds near 6.83 as Fed risk, PBOC fixing and China exports guide yuan sentiment. | VT Markets
Stronger CPI lifts NZD/USD above 0.59, boosting RBNZ hike expectations, while it remains below 0.5925
Written on April 28, 2026 at 4:53 am, by josephine
NZD/USD nears 0.5905 as RBNZ hike bets rise on hot CPI; traders await Fed, GDP, PCE.
