Monthly Archives: April 2026
Momentum weakens and USD/CHF drifts below 0.8000, while oil-driven Fed expectations and Iran tensions support dollar downside limits
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF slips modestly; geopolitical risk and higher-for-longer Fed curb downside, while SNB limits franc strength.
After US–Iran negotiations frustrate investors, Sterling stays strong near 1.3460 as Tehran weighs ending enrichment
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD held near 1.3460 as Iran–US talks failed, Hormuz blockade began, dollar firmed, prices rose.
Rising Hormuz tensions keep USD/JPY near 159.70, slightly higher, as investors seek safe havens
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY rose near 159.70 as Hormuz tensions lifted oil, supporting dollar strength despite yen safe-haven demand.
Renewed Iran tensions lift WTI to about $95.70, up 5.90%, as blockade fears curb supply, below $100
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:29 pm, by josephine
WTI rose 5.9% near $95.70 as Hormuz tensions and shipping curbs threaten supply; Saudi pipeline restored.
GBP gains versus JPY for sixth session, as higher oil weakens yen; cross trades near 214.87 high
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:27 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY hit 214.87 as yen weakened on high oil, Middle East tensions, BoJ caution, UK inflation risks.
Following Trump’s Iranian port blockade announcement, the dollar steadies, retreating from Asian peaks amid wider bearishness
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by josephine
Dollar strengthens after Trump announces Iranian port blockade, as oil rises and markets await scope details.
OCBC strategists warn NZD gains from hawkish RBNZ talk may fade amid weak growth outlook
Written on April 13, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by josephine
NZD rises on RBNZ hawkishness; markets price near three hikes, but OCBC sees delayed tightening, oil risks.
Standard Chartered’s Bader Al Sarraf says Hormuz disruption cut Gulf exports, sidelining output, worsening inflation fears
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:25 pm, by josephine
Hormuz closure slashed Gulf exports 43%, idling 11mb/d; prices surged as markets price inflation shock.
Amid Middle East conflict, speculators rebuild long dollar positions, favouring it as preferred safe-haven currency, says Foley
Written on April 13, 2026 at 9:22 pm, by josephine
CFTC data show speculators rebuilding long USD positions, boosted by Middle East conflict, despite de-dollarisation pressures.
Societe Generale economists say Eurozone activity weakened in Q1; German industry lagged, with Germany forecast 0.1% QoQ growth
Written on April 13, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by josephine
Euro area Q1 activity disappointed; German industry weak. Oil shock smaller than 2022; wages may rise earlier.
