Monthly Archives: April 2026
EUR/USD rebounds as a softer dollar and improving risk appetite lift the euro for an eighth day
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD climbed as dollar weakened, boosted by renewed US-Iran talks hopes; markets await confirmation, inflation data.
Nagel warns unresolved Hormuz tensions heighten inflation risks, as policymakers weigh scenarios between baseline and adverse outcomes
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
Bundesbank’s Nagel warns Hormuz tensions could lift inflation, urging ECB policy flexibility amid uncertain April developments.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says easing Dollar demand clashes with oil supply shocks, keeping inflation risks elevated
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
Oil supply tight as Hormuz closure persists; partial recovery expected, raising inflation risks for UK/Eurozone importers.
Silver trades positively near one-month highs, approaching channel resistance, while investors watch Middle East geopolitical developments
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:28 pm, by josephine
Silver nears $80 as dollar weakens; bullish streak continues, capped by geopolitical uncertainty and key technical resistance.
DBS economists Rao and Teng analyse ASEAN-6 and India’s varied rate-tightening responses to energy-driven inflation pressures
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:26 pm, by josephine
ASEAN-6 and India brace for higher energy prices, balancing inflation control with growth amid Middle East tensions.
Bert Colijn says Eurozone output edged up in February, yet wars and energy costs threaten investment and industry
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by josephine
Eurozone industrial output edged up in February, but weaker 2026 conditions, energy costs and conflict weigh.
EIA reports US crude inventories fell 0.913 million barrels, undershooting forecasts for a 0.2 million rise
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
EIA data showed crude stocks fell 0.913 million barrels, versus expectations for a 0.2 million increase.
Scotiabank’s strategists say the yen is mildly softer mid-range, trailing G10 peers as sentiment improves
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:24 pm, by josephine
Japanese yen dips 0.1%, lags G10 peers; options hedge for strength ahead of Bank of Japan meeting.
USD/CHF hovers around 0.7820, near a month’s low, as easing US-Iran tensions and softer inflation pressure Dollar
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF hovered near 0.7820 as dollar weakened on easing US-Iran tensions and soft inflation data.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says weaker US dollar aids Asian currencies, while export strength drives uneven regional gains
Written on April 15, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by josephine
Asian currencies gained as dollar weakened post-Iran conflict; MUFG favors CNY and MYR amid varied performances.
