Monthly Archives: April 2026
In February, Japan’s machinery orders rose 24.7% year-on-year, far exceeding the 8.5% forecast
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
Japan’s February machinery orders surged 24.7% year-on-year, far above forecasts, signalling stronger-than-expected growth.
February saw Japan’s monthly machinery orders rise 13.6%, far exceeding forecasts that predicted a 1.1% decline
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:00 am, by josephine
Japan’s machinery orders jumped 13.6% in February, beating forecasts for a 1.1% decline instead.
DBS economist Chua Han Teng says Singapore’s Q1 2026 GDP rose 4.6%, yet external shocks threaten growth
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:58 am, by josephine
Singapore’s 1Q26 GDP grew 4.6% yearly, dipped 0.3% quarterly; DBS maintains 2.8% forecast amid risks.
In March, South Korea’s unemployment rate fell to 2.7%, down from 2.9% previously
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:55 am, by josephine
South Korea’s unemployment rate eased to 2.7% in March, down from 2.9% in the prior period.
NZD/USD gains over 0.5%, reaches 0.5920 intraday, then retreats, hovering near the 0.5900 level
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:52 am, by josephine
NZD/USD climbed to 0.5920 then eased near 0.5900 as weak US data pressured the dollar.
Aussie Holds Firm As Oil Retreat Supports Risk Appetite
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:25 am, by davin
AUDUSD trades near 0.713 as lower oil, firmer equities and RBA hike bets support the Aussie ahead of jobs data. | VT Markets
Gold Near Weekly High as Dollar Stays Soft
Written on April 15, 2026 at 4:51 am, by davin
Gold steadies near 4,842 as a softer dollar supports bullion while Iran talks and Fed rate expectations keep traders cautious. | VT Markets
With global risk appetite strengthening, NZD/USD edges towards 0.5900 as the US Dollar weakens
Written on April 15, 2026 at 4:24 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5900 as risk sentiment improved, US yields fell, and bullish momentum persisted.
AUD/USD climbed 0.38% during the session, yet pared gains after reaching near 0.7150 as confidence fell
Written on April 15, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbed to 0.7150, retreated near 0.7120; markets await Australia jobs, China GDP, U.S. PPI.
Optimistic peace talks and softer PPI pushed USD/JPY down 0.4%, hovering near 158.85 below 159.00
Written on April 15, 2026 at 3:59 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slid 0.4% below 159 as softer PPI, Iran peace talk hopes boosted yen demand.
