Monthly Archives: April 2026
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $700.95B, up from $697.12B in early April
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:52 pm, by josephine
India’s forex reserves climbed to $700.95 billion as of 6 April, up $3.83 billion week-on-week.
India’s bank loan growth increased from 13.8% to 16.1%, according to figures released for March 16
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:49 pm, by josephine
India’s bank loan growth rose to 16.1% by March 16, accelerating from 13.8% previously.
Gold trades near $4,790, below $4,850, steady after retreating from $4,871 highs amid US-Iran talks
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:22 pm, by josephine
Gold held near $4,790, rangebound as markets watched US-Iran talks and a softer US Dollar.
BNY’s Bob Savage says RBI directed state refiners to reduce spot Dollar buying, using SBI credit lines instead
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
RBI directs state refiners to cut spot dollar buying, using SBI credit line to ease rupee pressure.
As US dollar softens, silver trades near $79.40, rebounding above $79 amid policy and geopolitical watching
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:57 pm, by josephine
Silver climbed near $79.40 as softer dollar, easing tensions, and rate-cut bets boosted safe-haven appeal.
Deutsche Bank says Brent neared $100 a barrel, then eased as traders tracked US–Iran and ceasefire headlines
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
Brent nears $100, then dips as shifting US–Iran talk and ceasefire headlines drive volatile trading.
The rupee strengthens against the dollar as RBI offers special credit lines to state oil importers
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
Rupee strengthens as RBI offers oil refiners dollar credit lines; USD/INR dips, easing pressure from oil prices.
BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the Iran conflict increases chances of accumulating pressures across markets globally
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:49 pm, by josephine
BoE’s Breeden warns Middle East war raises risk of simultaneous market stresses, citing leverage and opacity.
Rabobank’s Molly Schwartz says CAD beat USD as yields shifted, pulling USD/CAD down towards 1.37
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by josephine
Canadian dollar outperformed US dollar; USD/CAD closed 1.37. Oil boosted yields; trade talks, housing starts awaited.
Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus fell to €7B in February, down from €12.1B previously
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:49 pm, by josephine
Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus slipped to €7bn in February, down from €12.1bn previously.
