Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sterling declines as the Fed keeps rates unchanged, with GBP/USD staying negative as Powell concludes chairmanship
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:26 am, by josephine
GBP/USD dipped near 1.3480 as Fed held rates; stronger dollar and UAE OPEC exit boosted demand.
Powell said rates stayed unchanged after March meeting, leaving the Fed well positioned to adjust policy either way
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:23 am, by josephine
Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75%; Powell signals flexibility as inflation stays elevated, dollar and yields rise.
After Powell’s remarks, the Fed stayed on hold, boosting dollar demand and pushing AUD/USD near 0.7100
Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
AUD/USD slid near 0.7100 after Fed held rates; Powell stays on board; Iran-driven inflation boosts uncertainty.
Sterling-dollar stays lower intraday after the Fed leaves rates unchanged at Jerome Powell’s final chair meeting
Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:53 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3480 as Fed held rates; Powell presser awaited amid inflation and Middle East uncertainty.
Trump discussed Ukraine’s war and US-Iran relations with Putin during the Federal Reserve policy announcement
Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:25 am, by josephine
Trump said he spoke with Putin on Ukraine ceasefire ideas and warned Iran of strikes without deal.
Following the Federal Reserve’s unchanged rates, silver stays pressured by higher yields and a stronger dollar
Written on April 30, 2026 at 1:23 am, by josephine
Silver slid over 2% as dollar and yields rose; Fed held rates, citing inflation, risks; XAG/USD key levels.
Following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish rate pause, USD/JPY trades around 160.20, close to a two-year peak
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:57 am, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 160.20 as Fed holds rates; Warsh advances; Hormuz blockade talk lifts dollar, oil sentiment.
EUR/USD trades near 1.1670, down 0.48%, after Fed holds rates steady; attention shifts to Powell’s press conference
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
EUR/USD hovered near 1.1670 as Fed held rates, statement slightly hawkish; Powell press conference awaited.
US Federal Reserve sets interest rate at 3.75%, aligning with expectations, matching forecasts closely, market consensus maintained
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:31 am, by josephine
Federal Reserve held key interest rate at 3.75%, matching forecasts, keeping borrowing costs steady in update.
RBC economist Claire Fan says the Bank of Canada held 2.25%, implying steady policy if forecasts persist
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:29 am, by josephine
Bank of Canada held its 2.25% overnight rate, signaling steady policy through 2026 amid moderate growth.
