Monthly Archives: April 2026
In February, the UK DCLG House Price Index rose 1.2% year-on-year, beating 0.9% forecasts
Written on April 22, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by josephine
UK DCLG house prices rose 1.2% year-on-year in February, beating forecasts by 0.3 percentage points.
Rabobank’s strategist warns Hormuz closure may endure, disrupting oil supplies and lifting physical prices across Asia
Written on April 22, 2026 at 12:23 pm, by josephine
Rabobank now expects 2–4 week Hormuz closure, risking escalation, disrupting oil flows, lifting Asia physical prices.
AUD/JPY stays above 114.00, edging up to around 114.10 in Asia after blockade news easing
Written on April 22, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by josephine
AUD/JPY near 114.10 as ceasefire extended; Iran blockade talks, Strait planning; oil falls, Japan exports rise.
Late April sees the US 500 climb as tensions ease and earnings impress, lifting investor sentiment
Written on April 22, 2026 at 11:52 am, by josephine
US 500 climbed as war fears eased, growth stayed resilient, and AI-led earnings held despite sticky inflation.
Bank Indonesia keeps its policy rate unchanged at 4.75%, aligning with economists’ forecasts
Written on April 22, 2026 at 11:49 am, by josephine
Bank Indonesia held its key interest rate steady at 4.75%, matching expectations and keeping policy unchanged.
Investors now scrutinise whether Big Tech can convert heavy AI investment into accelerating earnings growth amid rising capex
Written on April 22, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
Magnificent 7 earnings test whether surging AI capex is finally boosting revenue growth, margins, and monetisation.
During European trade, GBP/JPY nears 215.10 as sterling weakens after UK March core inflation undershoots forecasts
Written on April 22, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY dipped to 215.10 as UK core CPI cooled; BoE hike bets eased, yen strengthened.
In April, Turkey’s consumer confidence edged up to 85.5, compared with the previous 85
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
Turkey’s consumer confidence index edged up to 85.5 in April, marking a 0.5-point increase.
USD/JPY edges lower near 159.00, testing 100-hour EMA support as the dollar weakens in Europe
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
USD/JPY eases from 159.70 toward 159.00 as dollar demand softens; yen capped by BoJ delay.
After falling from 180 over three months, Alibaba tests resistance, breaking channel support, hinting impulsive wave-three decline
Written on April 22, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
Alibaba broke its channel; 140–145 is pivotal. Below 130 targets 104; above 157 turns bullish.
