Monthly Archives: April 2026
Kiwi dollar advances past 0.5900 as NZD/USD lifts near 0.5910 after stronger New Zealand inflation data
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:53 am, by josephine
NZD/USD climbs to 0.5910 after strong NZ CPI; markets await US Retail Sales amid US-Iran tensions.
With Middle East tensions flaring and ceasefire doubts, gold hovers around $4,825, remaining above $4,800
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:49 am, by josephine
Gold steadied near $4,825 as Middle East tensions, Iran-US talks uncertainty, oil, and US retail sales loom.
Sterling remains above 1.35 against the dollar, edging higher as Iran deadline and UK data near
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
GBP/USD edges up to 1.3530 amid range trade, US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty, and key UK/US data.
Statistics New Zealand reports New Zealand’s CPI held at 3.1% year-on-year in Q1 2026, exceeding 2.9% forecasts
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:19 am, by josephine
New Zealand Q1 2026 CPI held at 3.1% y/y, beating forecasts; quarterly inflation 0.9%, lifting NZD.
Forecasts were exceeded as New Zealand annual CPI reached 3.1%, compared with the expected 2.9% during 1Q
Written on April 21, 2026 at 4:53 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s CPI rose 3.1% year-on-year in Q1, exceeding the 2.9% forecast by 0.2 points.
Markets dismissed Iran fears as AUD/USD recovered from an early gap, hovering near 0.7180 below 0.7220
Written on April 21, 2026 at 4:49 am, by josephine
AUD/USD dips near 0.7180 as Iran tensions and oil surge; traders watch ceasefire, key data ahead.
New Zealand firms’ NZIER quarterly confidence fell to -4% in Q1, down from 48% previously
Written on April 21, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
NZIER business confidence in New Zealand plunged 52 points quarter-on-quarter to -4% in Q1 from 48%.
Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says China can weather Hormuz-linked energy disruptions better than other Asian economies
Written on April 21, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
China better positioned for Hormuz-linked energy disruptions, citing diversified imports, large reserves, renewables shift, and lower fossil intensity.
NZDUSD Climbs as Hot CPI Revives RBNZ Hike Risk
Written on April 21, 2026 at 4:14 am, by josephine
NZDUSD pushes near 0.592 as stronger inflation lifts rate-hike bets, while soft business confidence keeps the kiwi’s rally in check. | VT Markets
USD/JPY remained under 159.00, slipping slightly near 158.80 as Iran ceasefire approached the Wednesday deadline
Written on April 21, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
USD/JPY consolidated near 158.80 after Friday’s drop, as Iran tensions rose; US, Japan data loom.
