Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sterling softens as the Dollar strengthens; GBP/USD pauses near 1.3560 in Asia amid Middle East diplomacy hopes
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:52 am, by josephine
GBP/USD snapped seven-day rally near 1.3560 as firmer dollar, softer inflation, UK yields slipped.
Amid Iran optimism, USD/CAD edges above 1.3700 near 1.3780 in Europe, though direction stays uncertain
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:23 am, by josephine
USD/CAD edged up near 1.3780 as risk-on mood followed reports of potential permanent US-Iran ceasefire.
Silver retreats from a near-monthly high, yet remains bullish around $80, failing to sustain gains above $81
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:21 am, by josephine
Silver pulled back from a one-month high near $81, holding $80; bullish indicators, key Fibonacci levels.
Optimism over potential US–Iran talks lifts sentiment, supporting the Australian Dollar and pushing AUD/USD to 0.7120
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:54 am, by josephine
AUD/USD extended gains near 0.7120 as risk sentiment improved on US-Iran talk prospects and softer US PPI.
South Korea’s trade surplus rises to $26.23B, improving from $25.74B in March
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:52 am, by josephine
South Korea’s trade balance increased to $26.23bn in March, up $0.49bn from the previous period.
WTI hovers near $87.50, falling for a second day, as Trump hints at renewed Iran talks
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:26 am, by josephine
WTI slips near $87.50 as US–Iran talks loom, Hormuz risks persist, and US crude inventories jump.
US Vice President Vance said US-Iran negotiations continue, seeking a broader deal to improve Iran’s global integration
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:23 am, by josephine
Vance says US-Iran talks progressing via multiple channels; broader economic deal eyed; ceasefire holds; nuclear weapons ruled out.
China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.8582, versus 6.8593 prior and 6.8096 Reuters forecast
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:20 am, by josephine
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8582, slightly stronger than prior, as it manages stability, reforms, rates.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1790, steady after seven rising sessions, as US-Iran talks boost optimism Asia-hours Wednesday
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:18 am, by josephine
EUR/USD steadied near 1.1790 as weaker dollar, Iran-talk hopes and softer PPI lifted euro too.
Cencora grows steadily despite thin margins, avoiding flashiness or dramatic narratives, and rarely commands investor attention
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:05 am, by josephine
Cencora, major US drug distributor, grew revenue to $321B; Walgreens deal, OneOncology acquisition, raised outlook amid bearish bias.
