Monthly Archives: April 2026
OCBC strategists say energy-shock JGB steepening raises BOJ credibility doubts, supporting USD/JPY upside potential
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
OCBC says JGB curve steepening questions BoJ credibility; expects April hike or USD/JPY 160, intervention risk.
Sterling shows mixed trading against major peers in Europe, with expected volatility amid heavy UK data releases
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
Sterling trades unevenly; UK jobs, inflation, retail sales and PMI due this week keep volatility elevated.
Silver dips from above $83, hovers under $80 as fading US-Iran peace boosts safe-haven dollar demand
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:49 pm, by josephine
Silver falls below $80 as dollar demand returns; Iran talks delayed; support $78.80, resistance $80.80.
HSBC Asset Management says improving risk appetite drove dollar losses, keeping year-to-date performance flat overall
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:22 pm, by josephine
HSBC AM says April’s risk rebound coincided with dollar drop; volatility may not boost USD, supporting 2026.
Sterling stays resilient as BoE hike bets fade; ING expects steady rates while Starmer scrutiny dampens sentiment
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by josephine
Sterling holds firm; ING sees no BoE hike, warns politics and oil could pressure GBP/USD lower.
Based on data, XAG/USD declines to $79.45 per ounce, 1.67% below Friday’s $80.80
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by josephine
Silver slid 1.67% Monday to $79.45, with year-to-date gains intact; prices driven by dollar, rates.
Amid US–Iran tensions lifting oil prices, the Indian Rupee weakens, sending USD/INR towards 93.00
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:49 pm, by josephine
Rupee weakens as US-Iran tensions lift oil and boost dollar; USD/INR nears 93.00, eyes 94.00.
UOB economists say AUD/USD spiked to 0.7220, reversed lower; decline looks overdone, still unfinished
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD spiked to 0.7220, reversed; analysts see overdone drop, range-bound 0.7060–0.7210, support holds.
Despite Middle East tensions, the Australian dollar rebounds, lifting AUD/USD to 0.7150 against the US dollar
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounded near 0.7150 as Hormuz tensions rose; dollar firmed, but geopolitics remained primary catalyst.
Deutsche Bank reports S&P 500 hits record highs as tensions ease, oil falls; rallies can reverse
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
US stocks hit records as Iran–US peace hopes and falling oil eased stagflation fears, analysts said.
