Monthly Archives: April 2026
Gold slips towards $4,800 after oil-driven inflation fears weaken rate-cut expectations during early Asian trading
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
Gold slipped to $4,800 as Middle East tensions eased, oil rose, rate-cut hopes fell, but central banks bought.
NZD/USD trades slightly higher around 0.5910, yet broader dollar strength restrains buying amid cautious risk sentiment
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5910, modestly higher but capped by firm USD demand and muted RBNZ signals.
Gold dips under $4,800, falling nearly 1% as risk-on sentiment lifts US equities beyond 7,000 mark
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:24 am, by josephine
Gold slipped nearly 1% as equities rallied, Iran optimism rose, and safe-haven demand eased despite weak dollar.
XAG/USD pauses near £79 as a doji signals trader indecision between £90 highs or £76 support
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:21 am, by josephine
Silver paused near 50-day SMA as momentum slowed; traders watched $90.01 upside or $76.67 support.
Copper Near 6-Week Peak on Iran Talks
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:59 am, by davin
Copper trades near six-week highs as US-Iran peace hopes ease demand fears and keep industrial metals supported. | VT Markets
In February, US net long-term TIC flows reached $58.6B, exceeding forecasts of $36.6B by far
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:53 am, by josephine
US February net long-term TIC flows rose to $58.6bn, beating $36.6bn expectations by $22.0bn, tracking cross-border capital.
US total net TIC flows rose from -$25B previously, reaching $184.5B during February, indicating stronger inflows
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
US total net Treasury International Capital flows surged to $184.5bn in February, reversing January’s -$25bn outflow.
Standard Chartered economists say China leads global AI goods exports, while chip limits constrain its broader growth
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:25 am, by josephine
China leads AI-related goods exports, spanning the value chain, but relies on high-end chips amid risks.
Musalem says easing tariff effects may curb inflation, despite Middle East oil shock pushing core near 3%
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:22 am, by josephine
Oil shock from Middle East war may lift core inflation near 3%; Fed rates stay steady, growth slows.
DBS economists say commodity shocks will raise Singapore inflation, while a stronger Singapore dollar and policy buffers help counter it
Written on April 16, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
Singapore may face near-term inflation from commodity shocks; MAS may strengthen SGD, using reserves, targeted support.
