Monthly Archives: April 2026
ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos says private credit risks financial stability, alongside valuations and looser fiscal policy
Written on April 21, 2026 at 1:24 pm, by josephine
ECB’s de Guindos warns private credit threatens financial stability, citing high valuations and loose fiscal policy risks.
ING’s commodities team says China’s March silver imports hit records, then demand eased from solar and retail buying
Written on April 21, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
China’s March silver imports hit a record 836 tonnes, driven by retail demand and solar-sector consumption.
USD/CHF rises 0.25% near 0.7800 in Europe, stabilising after defending the 0.7775 Fibonacci level
Written on April 21, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF rises to 0.7800 as dollar firms pre-Warsh hearing; retail sales awaited; bearish tone persists.
OCBC strategists say SNB intervention fears limit the Swiss franc’s safe-haven demand and appeal globally
Written on April 21, 2026 at 12:22 pm, by josephine
Swiss franc safe-haven gains capped by SNB intervention risk; EUR/CHF dips as geopolitical fears ease, policy uncertain.
NZD rises for a second day versus USD, aided by strong inflation data and Middle East peace hopes
Written on April 21, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD climbed above 0.5900 as strong New Zealand CPI boosted RBNZ hike bets; resistance near 0.5930.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman says dollar weakens; DXY nears 98 as markets expect Middle East tensions to ease
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:52 am, by josephine
US Dollar retreats, DXY nears 98.000 as markets anticipate Middle East de-escalation and potential deal soon.
Gold hovers below $4,800 as a stronger dollar and US-Iran peace talks dampen investor confidence
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:49 am, by josephine
Gold dips below $4,800 amid US-Iran tensions, oil-driven inflation fears; dollar firm; traders await Fed signals.
Nikkei says the Bank of Japan will keep rates at 0.75% when it announces policy in April
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
Nikkei reports Bank of Japan likely to keep interest rate unchanged at 0.75% ahead of April 28 announcement.
Markets remain attentive to US-Iran developments while awaiting Warsh’s testimony, keeping traders cautious and focused
Written on April 21, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
Markets steady Tuesday as investors watch US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty and Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination testimony.
After minor prior losses, the US Dollar Index holds gains, trading near 98.10, facing 98.50 EMA resistance
Written on April 21, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
DXY trades near 98.10 within a descending channel, bearish below key EMAs; risks 97.20/95.56, resistance 98.41-98.83.
