Monthly Archives: April 2026
Japan’s annual national consumer inflation rose to 1.5% in March, up from 1.3% previously
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:53 am, by josephine
Japan’s national CPI inflation rose to 1.5% in March, up from 1.3% previously, data shows.
Trump said Israel and Lebanon would extend their ceasefire three weeks, allowing long-term talks and easing the Iran war hurdle
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:51 am, by josephine
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended three weeks; plans talks with Netanyahu and Aoun; WTI jumps 3.8%.
During early Asian trading, gold slid towards $4,690 as a firmer dollar and pricey oil raised inflation fears
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:34 am, by josephine
Gold drops below $4,700 as dollar strengthens, oil-driven inflation fears rise; central-bank buying supports prices.
April’s UK GfK consumer confidence fell to -25, underperforming expectations of -24 in the latest reading
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:32 am, by josephine
UK GfK Consumer Confidence fell to -25 in April, below expectations of -24, indicating weaker consumer sentiment.
Oil price surge eclipses BSP hawkishness, leaving USD/PHP near record highs, according to BBH’s Elias Haddad
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:29 am, by josephine
USD/PHP near record high as BSP hikes 25 bps to 4.50%; oil, Mideast tensions lift inflation.
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5860 with a negative tone, as robust US data underpins the US Dollar
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
NZD/USD slipped near 0.5860 as strong US data, higher yields, and geopolitical uncertainty supported the Dollar.
Commerzbank says Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75% yet adopted a hawkish tone to stabilise rupiah
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:24 am, by josephine
Bank Indonesia held rates at 4.75%, warning of tightening as rupiah weakens and inflation risks rise.
Geoff Yu of BNY says energy and gas stress haven’t driven ASEAN economies into unsustainable external deficits
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
ASEAN external balances remain manageable despite higher energy prices; Bank Indonesia defends rupiah, reserves, as trade surplus persists.
Bitcoin Tests $80K on ETF Demand
Written on April 24, 2026 at 4:17 am, by josephine
BTC trades near $78,000 as ETF inflows, Strategy buying and $80,000 resistance shape the next move. | VT Markets
Geopolitical news drove silver down 3%, after rejection at its 50-day SMA, signalling further declines
Written on April 24, 2026 at 3:53 am, by josephine
Silver slid 3% after failing 50-day SMA, forming bearish engulfing; support near $75, risks extend lower.
