Monthly Archives: April 2026
This week, two AI earnings may sway markets as S&P 500 profits rise 14% year-on-year
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
S&P 500 earnings season intensifies; banks, ASML and TSMC in focus amid strong tech growth forecasts.
Renewed optimism over US-Iran dialogue lifts AUD/JPY towards 113.50, extending gains into a third day
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by josephine
AUD/JPY held near 113.40 amid improved risk sentiment, weaker yen, oil tensions, and RBA stagflation concerns.
During European trading, GBP/USD stays near 1.3565, just below its two-month peak around 1.3590
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD steady near 1.3565; risk-on mood, lower dollar ahead of Bailey remarks, key levels watched.
This week, the US Dollar Index hovers around 98.00, leaving USD the weakest G8 currency
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:54 am, by josephine
US Dollar Index hit 98.00, weakest G8; fell on ceasefire hopes and softer-than-expected PPI inflation.
UOB strategists report USD/JPY slipped to 158.77 after 158.59, gathering bearish momentum towards 158.50–158.00
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:51 am, by josephine
USD/JPY drops to 158.77, breaching expectations; downside momentum targets 158.50, with 158.00 major support ahead.
In March, Turkey’s budget shifted to a 229.9B deficit, reversing the prior 24.37B surplus
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:24 am, by josephine
Turkey’s budget shifted from a 24.37 billion surplus to a 229.9 billion deficit in March.
Danske’s team says softer March US PPI hardly shifted Fed-cut expectations, with one-third odds this year
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
US PPI rose 0.5%; energy surged, food fell. Fed cuts unlikely; small-business optimism slipped; yields eased.
Despite Iran optimism, gold nears $4,800 as the dollar holds gains, pulling prices from highs today
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:54 am, by josephine
Gold slips from four-week high above $4,800 as dollar rebounds amid Iran tensions; inflation tempers gains.
Silver hovers near $81 as the dollar stabilises after losses, while Iran optimism maintains a firm outlook
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:51 am, by josephine
Silver slipped below $81 as the dollar rebounded; ceasefire hopes weighed on safe-haven demand sentiment.
Commerzbank’s Praefcke says peace hopes weaken the Dollar, lifting EUR/USD, though markets await clearer conflict direction
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:21 am, by josephine
Diplomatic solution hopes in Middle East weaken dollar, lift EUR/USD; FX muted until clarity, de-escalation boosts volatility.
