Monthly Archives: April 2026
US equity indices climbed as US-Iran talks weighed on WTI, sending oil below $93 amid sell-off
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
US stocks climbed as US-Iran talks prospects lifted sentiment; oil slid amid Strait of Hormuz blockade.
As oil drops under $90 on US-Iran talk hopes, USD/CAD recovers, pressuring Canadian dollar amid risk-on mood
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:23 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD recovered as oil prices fell on Iran talks optimism, pressuring CAD; dollar stayed weak.
Bessent urges the Fed to delay rate cuts, expecting US core inflation to keep easing, despite Iran war
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
Bessent confident core inflation will fall; urges Fed rate cuts, backs Warsh, notes tariffs unchanged, seeks housing bill.
Sterling climbs near 1.3590 as improved US-Iran hopes and weaker PPI dampen dollar demand
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD rises to 1.3590 as risk sentiment improves and weaker Dollar follows softer-than-expected inflation data.
The US 52-week bill auction yield rose to 3.56%, increasing from the previous 3.485%
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by josephine
U.S. auctioned 52-week Treasury bills, with the high rate rising to 3.56% from 3.485% previously.
Silver climbs to about $79 as softer US inflation weakens the Dollar, lifting buying demand further
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:24 pm, by josephine
Silver rallied to $78.80 as weaker dollar, soft inflation, and easing US-Iran tensions boosted demand.
Sterling rises 0.3% against dollar, buoyed by UK gilt demand; light data, BoE comments may sway
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
Sterling gained 0.3% to above 1.35; strong UK debt demand and BoE comments supported bullish GBP/USD.
Reuters said BoE MPC member Megan Greene noted weak UK activity, while Iran war pressures inflation upward
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by josephine
BoE’s Megan Greene says UK activity was weak pre-Iran war; warns war-driven inflation and second-round risks.
Gold edges up as a softer dollar eases, while optimism about US-Iran talks limits further gains
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by josephine
Gold rose as the dollar weakened on renewed US-Iran talks hopes, remaining within a two-week range.
Hassett says reopening the Strait of Hormuz should swiftly lower energy prices, strengthening prospects for Fed cuts
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:28 pm, by josephine
White House adviser Kevin Hassett says energy prices will drop as Hormuz reopens; expects solid Fed rate-cut room.
