Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sterling retreats against the dollar near 1.3390 as risk aversion rises after US-Iran talks collapse
Written on April 13, 2026 at 6:52 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3390 as failed US–Iran talks hurt risk appetite, boosting safe-haven dollar demand.
FXStreet data indicates India’s gold prices declined, with gold falling compared with the previous session
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:59 am, by josephine
Gold prices in India dipped Monday; FXStreet data shows lower gram and tola rates amid market influences.
Week Ahead: All Eyes on Oil as US Blocks Strait of Hormuz
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:57 am, by davin
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US oil benchmark, kicked off the week with a strong bullish gap, surging around 11% as it eyes a move back toward the $100 level. The breakdown in US-Iran peace negotiations, coupled with the US move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, is putting the already fragile ceasefire at risk—supporting further upside in oil prices. | VT Markets
According to compiled data, gold prices in Malaysia declined, reflecting a fall in today’s market rates
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:56 am, by josephine
Gold prices in Malaysia fell Monday: MYR 602.24/gram, MYR 7,024.34/tola; FXStreet updates daily reference.
Gold recovers from multi-day lows as US-Iran talks falter and hawkish Fed bets bolster dollar demand
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:54 am, by josephine
Gold rebounds from four-day low as Middle East tensions rise, dollar strengthens, and technical indicators remain bearish.
Péter Magyar’s centre-right Tisza party overwhelmingly defeats Viktor Orbán, bringing Hungary’s 16-year premiership to an end
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:52 am, by josephine
Hungary election: Péter Magyar’s Tisza party wins landslide, ousting Orbán; forint surges as two-thirds majority.
Dollar Rebounds as Failed Iran Talks Revive Defensive Positioning
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:18 am, by davin
Key Points The US dollar started the week on firmer footing as failed US-Iran peace talks pushed markets back into a more defensive stance. The rebound marks a reversal from the more optimistic tone seen after last week’s ceasefire announcement, when traders briefly reduced defensive exposure and returned to equities and other risk assets. TheContinue Reading
During the Asian session, NYMEX WTI futures rose 7.6% to near $98 as Trump pursued a Hormuz blockade
Written on April 13, 2026 at 4:59 am, by josephine
WTI jumps 7.6% near $98 after Trump orders Hormuz blockade; US begins interdictions; Saudi pipeline restored.
EUR/USD recovers towards 1.1700, trading near 1.1690 in Asia, while bullish momentum drives an ascending channel
Written on April 13, 2026 at 4:56 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounded after a gap down, trading near 1.1690; uptrend intact with resistance 1.1750, support 1.1640.
USD/JPY extends two-day rise, gaps higher near 159.85 in Asia, but intervention fears limit upside
Written on April 13, 2026 at 4:54 am, by josephine
USD/JPY gaps higher near 159.85 on risk-off, oil-driven Fed hawkish bets; intervention fears cap gains.
