Monthly Archives: April 2026
Rabobank strategist Michael Every warns US–Canada trade frictions ahead of USMCA talks, increasing Canada’s trade risks
Written on April 24, 2026 at 1:21 am, by josephine
US-Canada trade tensions rise as US seeks pre-talk concessions, challenging sovereignty, dairy access, digital tax, enforcement.
Ghalibaf resigned from Iran’s negotiating team, prompting risk-off sentiment across markets, according to Israel’s N12 News
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
Report: Ghalibaf quits Tehran negotiating team after IRGC intervention; risk-off hits markets, dollar rises, oil jumps.
BNY’s Geoff Yu says Latin American currencies led emerging markets, with robust holdings, conflict resilience, and attractive rates
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:51 am, by josephine
Latin American currencies led emerging market FX, supported by strong carry; rotation risk grows as sentiment improves.
Amid cautious sentiment over US-Iran tensions, USD/CHF stays near 0.7845, swinging choppily without strong bets
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:24 am, by josephine
USD/CHF held near 0.7845 as cautious markets tracked US-Iran tensions; mixed US data supported dollar.
Near 159.45, USD/JPY holds close to recent highs, supported by oil-fuelled inflation after three rises
Written on April 24, 2026 at 12:21 am, by josephine
USD/JPY steadied near 159.45 as oil-driven inflation fears supported dollar; yen weak on delayed BOJ tightening.
DJIA futures hover near 49,400, as semiconductor gains persist, after two-session swings between 49,100 and 49,600
Written on April 23, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by josephine
Dow futures steady near 49,400; S&P hits record. Semis surge; TI jumps. IBM, ServiceNow drop; data mixed.
Sterling holds near 1.3500 against dollar as Hormuz tensions rise; US-Iran talks stalled, curbing gains
Written on April 23, 2026 at 11:25 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD hovered near 1.3500 as Middle East tensions boosted US Dollar demand, limiting the pair’s upside.
GBP/USD hovers near 1.3500 as Middle East strains and Hormuz vessel seizures cap gains, talks stalled
Written on April 23, 2026 at 11:23 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD hovered near 1.3500 as Middle East tensions, stronger PMIs, and BoE hike bets shaped outlook.
After solid US PMI and jobs data lifted the Dollar, AUD/USD hovered around 0.7160, mostly flat
Written on April 23, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD hovered near 0.7160 as strong US data boosted dollar, while RBA hawkish stance limited declines.
As the dollar weakens, gold recovers slightly, though persistent high rate expectations and oil inflation limit gains
Written on April 23, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounds as dollar eases, while Hormuz tensions and higher oil fuel inflation and keep rates elevated.
