Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/JPY holds near 159.30 as Middle East tensions counter softer yields and evolving policy expectations
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:49 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY consolidates near 159.30; Middle East tensions boost dollar, but lower yields and weak yen cap gains.
Gold fluctuates after rebounding from weekly lows, as traders stay cautious amid continued US-Iran tensions
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by josephine
Gold pared gains amid US-Iran tensions despite ceasefire extension; higher-rate expectations limited recovery as talks remain uncertain.
With US data absent, GBP/USD stays steady as Iran tensions cap dollar demand, UK inflation watched
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:19 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD steady at 1.3514 as US–Iran tensions persist; UK inflation meets forecasts, BoE hike odds rise.
Societe Generale’s Anatoli Annenkov predicts the ECB will hold rates, prioritising Eurozone growth and core inflation
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by josephine
SocGen expects ECB hold, then two hikes June and September; focus shifts to growth and core inflation.
Sterling strengthens after UK CPI, pushing EUR/GBP down for a second session, near 0.8680, since March 31
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:49 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP slid to 0.8680 as UK inflation rose, delaying BoE cuts; Eurozone confidence weakened, pressures.
INGING strategists say Warsh’s hearing barely affected the dollar, stressing Fed independence while offering no policy direction
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:27 pm, by josephine
US Dollar steady after Warsh hearing; Fed independence defended, no guidance; equities curb rebound, DXY struggles.
US EIA reported crude oil inventories rose 1.925M, beating forecasts for a 1.2M decline in April
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:25 pm, by josephine
US EIA reports crude stocks up 1.925 million barrels April 17, versus expected 1.2 million-barrel decline.
Scotiabank strategists say USD/JPY remains rangebound; yen lags G10 peers, with flat RSI showing weak momentum
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY remains rangebound as yen underperforms G10; weak trade balance noted, focus shifts to March CPI, BoJ.
Charter Communications shares fell 70% from 2021 peaks, now near $240, with lows warranting attention
Written on April 22, 2026 at 9:19 pm, by josephine
Charter’s shares plunged 70%; inverse head-and-shoulders broke neckline, signaling reversal, with retest confirming support and continuation.
Rabobank strategists warn Iran conflict may raise Eurozone inflation while lowering GDP, increasing stagflation risk
Written on April 22, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by josephine
Iran war fuels Eurozone stagflation fears: higher energy-driven inflation through 2027, weaker growth, rising rates and risks.
