Monthly Archives: April 2026
Gold Steady as Softer Dollar Offsets Iran Truce
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:15 am, by davin
XAUUSD steadies near 4,800 as a weaker dollar and improved rate-cut odds support gold, while Iran talks keep traders cautious. | VT Markets
Outside the White House, Trump told reporters the US was nearing an agreement with Iran amid tensions
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:30 am, by josephine
Trump said US is progressing toward an Iran deal, warned fighting could resume; claimed Iran concessions.
Standard Chartered economists Madhur Jha and Ethan Lester evaluate how Middle East conflict risks may influence global remittance flows
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:27 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered warns Middle East conflict could disrupt energy, supply chains and expat remittances from GCC economies globally.
Gold stays range-bound as traders await clearer US-Iran talks, with oil-led inflation limiting upside gains
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:25 am, by josephine
Gold retreats but holds range near $4,790; strong dollar, Iran talks, and rate outlook cap gains.
Deutsche Bank economists warn Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas price rises threaten Germany’s economic recovery
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
Deutsche Bank warns Middle East-driven energy price spikes could stall Germany; 2026 GDP stays 1.0%, risks persist.
Traders monitor PepsiCo’s earnings, watching two resistance levels, as its household snack and beverage brands dominate
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:29 am, by josephine
PepsiCo trades near $157.55 ahead of earnings; key resistance $163.97/$171.46, support $153-$154/$150; manage risk.
GBP/USD slips 0.17% as strong US jobs data outweighs UK GDP, despite upbeat risk sentiment
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:28 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped 0.17% as strong US jobs data outweighed UK GDP; pair struggled below 1.3600.
The DJIA rose 90 points, topping 48,500, as ceasefire optimism boosted Wall Street’s weekly rally
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:25 am, by josephine
US stocks climbed: Dow +90, S&P 500 above 7,000, Nasdaq hit record; ceasefire, jobs, earnings.
GBP/USD falls 0.17% as robust US employment figures eclipse UK GDP, despite upbeat peace-deal optimism
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped 0.17% as strong US claims outweighed upbeat UK GDP; Fed steady, BoE hike bets rose.
WTI crude rose 2.5% to around $90.45, as Hormuz disruption eased US-Iran peace hopes
Written on April 16, 2026 at 11:24 pm, by josephine
WTI climbed 2.5% to $90.45 amid Hormuz shipping disruptions, as markets monitor potential renewed US-Iran talks.
