Monthly Archives: April 2026
American stock indices hover near records despite Middle East tensions, while speculators dismiss looming recession warnings
Written on April 26, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
US stocks near records; Buffett indicator above 220% and Shiller PE near 40 signal overvaluation risks.
OCBC strategists see USD/SGD edging higher, as Hormuz tensions curb risk appetite and lift import costs
Written on April 25, 2026 at 5:54 am, by josephine
OCBC sees modest USD/SGD upside as Hormuz tensions lift dollar, pressures costs; inflation may approach 2%.
Commerzbank says BSP lifted the policy rate 25bp to 4.50%, beginning tightening to anchor inflation expectations
Written on April 25, 2026 at 5:51 am, by josephine
BSP hiked reverse repo 25bp to 4.50% to anchor inflation, signalling new tightening cycle amid rising CPI.
OCBC strategists say USD/TWD’s rebound may fade, as dollar strength and risk aversion persist amid US-Iran stalemate
Written on April 25, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
OCBC sees USD/TWD rebounding on dollar strength and risk aversion, but prefers selling rallies amid Taiwan inflows.
DBS economist Samuel Tse ties CNY curve steepening to US-Iran ceasefire and resilient Chinese Q1 growth
Written on April 25, 2026 at 5:24 am, by josephine
CNY rates steepened as ceasefire and strong Q1 growth lifted sentiment; bond inflows robust, PBoC cautious.
USD/CHF, after rejection at the 100-day SMA, rose weekly 0.35% to 0.7841, targeting 0.7800
Written on April 25, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
USD/CHF slipped Friday but rose weekly; consolidating 0.7800-0.7900, bearish RSI; key support 0.7800, resistance 0.7900.
MUFGLloyd Chan notes USD/IDR hit new highs, driven by domestic confidence and fiscal uncertainty, beyond dollar strength
Written on April 25, 2026 at 4:23 am, by josephine
USD/IDR hits record 17,300 on domestic confidence, fiscal concerns; rupiah undervalued, overbought; Bank Indonesia may stabilise.
Silver rises modestly after rebounding from $73.95, as renewed Washington–Tehran talks lift equities and metals
Written on April 25, 2026 at 4:21 am, by josephine
Silver gains 0.5% to $75.83, consolidating near key SMAs; RSI bearish, with $75 support and upside resistance.
OCBC strategists say BSP’s 25bp hike to 4.5% backs the peso, though inflation risks persist
Written on April 25, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
BSP hiked rates 25bp to 4.5%, warns more if inflation rises, peso supported; oil risks persist.
TD Securities expects Canada’s central bank to hold the 2.25% overnight rate until late 2026, cautiously balancing risks
Written on April 25, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
TD Securities sees BoC holding 2.25% through April and 2026, citing inflation, energy, growth risks.
