Monthly Archives: April 2026
Markets await renewed US–Iran negotiations as Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruption weigh on dollar
Written on April 21, 2026 at 3:49 am, by josephine
Markets tracked Middle East risks, awaited Iran–US talks; dollar eased, equities fell, oil rose, gold steady.
OCBC strategists say USD/SGD jumped back as Iran reclosed Hormuz, undoing the prior-session fall to 1.2667
Written on April 21, 2026 at 3:22 am, by josephine
USD/SGD slid on Hormuz reopening hopes, rebounded after Iran’s reclosure; bearish bias easing, key support/resistance.
Devon Energy’s breakout faced a key retest; subsequent strength confirms buyers’ confidence after February’s channel escape
Written on April 21, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
Devon Energy broke its downtrend; pullback tested $41.92. Watch support $40.36/$38, resistance $48.59 then $51.99.
UOB says March exports eased, yet surplus hit a year-high; E&E and re-exports rose, capital imports drove imports
Written on April 21, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
Malaysia’s March exports slowed, but surplus hit one-year high; Q1 trade balance strengthened, boosting current account.
Silver retreats over 1% to $80, as weekend geopolitics sour sentiment and a doji warns downside
Written on April 21, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
Silver drops over 1% after Hormuz closure; doji signals indecision, bullish trend intact; key support $78.00.
BNP Paribas expects China’s growth to ease after 5% GDP, as exports outpace weak domestic demand
Written on April 21, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
BNP Paribas sees China Q1 2026 GDP at 5.0%, K-shaped recovery, weak demand, supportive policy.
Argentina’s March monthly trade balance missed forecasts, registering $2M versus the expected $1010M
Written on April 21, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
Argentina’s March trade surplus shocked markets, falling to $2m versus $1,010m forecast, far below expectations.
OCBC says Asian currencies may reverse, led by KRW, as Hormuz tensions lift oil, weakening peers
Written on April 21, 2026 at 1:51 am, by josephine
Asian FX may retreat as Iran threatens Hormuz closure, boosting dollar demand; KRW leads, others weaker.
AUD/USD rises as USD softens, with RBA tightening expectations and easing US-Iran tensions supporting the Aussie
Written on April 21, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rose near 0.7176 as Hormuz tensions and higher oil prices shaped Fed and RBA expectations.
USD/CHF continues falling, under 0.7800 after 50-day SMA break, retesting trendline support near 0.7775
Written on April 21, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
USD/CHF breaks below 0.7800, staying bearish; key supports 0.7775/0.7747/0.7668, resistances 0.7828/0.7868/0.7906; CHF strongest vs JPY.
