Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sterling weakens as US-Iran tensions boost the dollar, while GBP/USD gaps lower, retreating from 1.3600 highs
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
GBP/USD fell after bearish gap as US-Iran tensions boosted dollar, while BoE hike bets supported sterling.
During Asian hours, EUR/USD stays below 1.1760, pressured by renewed US–Iran tensions after gapping down
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
EUR/USD edged higher but stayed near 1.1750 as dollar demand rose on renewed US–Iran tensions.
China’s PBoC kept interest rates at 3%, matching market expectations and offering no surprise changes
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
PBOC held interest rates steady at 3%, matching expectations, signaling no policy change and offering no details.
China’s central bank keeps April Loan Prime Rates steady: one-year 3.00%, five-year 3.50% unchanged
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:19 am, by josephine
PBOC held China’s Loan Prime Rates steady; AUD/USD slipped after decision amid broader monetary policy context.
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Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:14 am, by josephine
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Iran’s military claims the US breached a ceasefire, attacking its merchant ship, and vows swift retaliation
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Iran claims US attacked its commercial ship, violating ceasefire; vows retaliation, while WTI crude drops sharply.
Renewed US–Iran tensions lift the dollar, leaving USD/JPY near 159.10 as the yen weakens slightly
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 159.10 as dollar strengthens on US-Iran tensions; Japan officials signal readiness for intervention.
In early Asian trade, gold falls near $4,775 as traders assess renewed US-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Gold dips to $4,775 as Hormuz tensions rise; Iran closes strait; higher-for-longer rates; investors await sales.
UK Rightmove annual house prices declined 0.9%, worsening from a previous year-on-year fall of 0.2%
Written on April 20, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
Rightmove reports UK asking prices fell 0.9% year-on-year in April, a sharper decline than March.
In April, the UK Rightmove monthly House Price Index remained steady, holding at 0.8% month-on-month
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
Rightmove’s UK House Price Index showed April house prices flat at 0.8%, matching March’s unchanged rate.
