Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/JPY edges lower as the Dollar softens; firmer oil prices restrain the Yen despite de-escalation hopes
Written on April 21, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slips as dollar retreats on Iran deal hopes; oil surge caps yen gains, range-bound.
After reopening lower near 49,100, DJIA futures recovered towards 49,400, ending slightly under Friday’s close
Written on April 21, 2026 at 12:56 am, by josephine
Dow futures ended flat despite US-Iran tensions; oil jumped 5%, Hormuz restricted, ceasefire near expiry.
With an Iran ceasefire deadline approaching, EUR/USD rose 0.20%, rebounding from 1.1730 to 1.1790
Written on April 21, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
EUR/USD climbed 0.20% as USD weakened; Iran tensions lifted oil; traders awaited US data, PMIs.
Amid escalating US–Iran conflict, gold trades near $4,803, down 0.70%, as yields and oil rise
Written on April 21, 2026 at 12:51 am, by josephine
Gold slips to $4,803 as US-Iran tensions intensify; steady yields and rising oil cap support.
Commerzbank’s Ghose expects faster lira losses if Turkey’s central bank delays hikes as inflation expectations rise
Written on April 21, 2026 at 12:49 am, by josephine
Commerzbank warns lira risks as inflation expectations rise, reserves fall; expects tightening, else USD/TRY climbs Wednesday.
GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3530 as the dollar retreats, despite Middle East tensions and Iranian threats in Pakistan
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD rebounded near 1.3530 as the dollar eased, despite rising Middle East tensions and Iran threats.
Amid Middle East tensions, silver falls as the dollar strengthens and rate-cut expectations diminish, trading near $79.75
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:49 pm, by josephine
Silver slid to $79.75 after $83 high as US-Iran tensions boosted dollar, oil, inflation fears.
Gold remains steady after a bearish opening gap, while US-Iran tensions sustain heightened global market volatility
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:22 pm, by josephine
Gold steadies near $4,800 as Hormuz tensions rise; ceasefire deadline looms, oil-led inflation risks persist.
Chris Beauchamp of IG says stock markets stay calm, despite ongoing closure of Hormuz causing shock
Written on April 20, 2026 at 11:19 pm, by josephine
Markets steadied as US-Iran talks neared, despite Hormuz closure; oil and Vix rose, UK data awaited.
Societe Generale says BCB views the March Selic 25bp cut as calibration, limiting Real support
Written on April 20, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
BCB framed March’s 25 bp Selic cut as calibration, prioritising 3% inflation; future adjustments depend on data.
