Monthly Archives: April 2026
Sterling slips; GBP/USD gaps lower near 1.3390 in Asia amid risk aversion after failed US-Iran talks
Written on April 13, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3390 as US-Iran talks failed, Trump ordered Strait of Hormuz blockade, boosting dollar demand.
WTI opens higher, rising about 8% toward $100, after US blockades the Strait of Hormuz
Written on April 13, 2026 at 1:24 am, by josephine
WTI jumped 8% toward $100 as US-Iran tensions rose, with Hormuz blockade plans and possible renewed strikes.
After failed US–Iran talks, the US Dollar strengthens, pushing USD/JPY near 159.80 for three sessions running
Written on April 13, 2026 at 1:21 am, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 159.80 as safe-haven dollar demand rises after failed US–Iran talks and Hormuz blockade threat.
After talks fail, advisers weigh restricted Iran strikes and a US Strait of Hormuz blockade, WSJ reports
Written on April 13, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
WSJ reports White House weighing limited strikes and Strait of Hormuz blockade on Iran after talks stalled.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1670 in Asia as risk-off mood deepens after US–Iran peace talks collapse
Written on April 13, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slips on risk aversion as US-Iran talks fail, Hormuz blockade threat heightens tensions.
US Central Command said its forces will begin blocking maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports at 10am ET
Written on April 13, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
CENTCOM announced Monday blockade of maritime traffic to Iranian ports; Strait of Hormuz transit unaffected; oil prices expected rise.
After US-Iran peace talks fail, the Australian Dollar gaps lower; AUD/USD edges up, near 0.7010 in Asia
Written on April 12, 2026 at 11:54 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD hovered near 0.7010 as Iran-US tensions and rising Australian inflation stoked risk aversion, boosting rate-hike bets.
In March, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI fell from 48 to 46, indicating weaker service activity
Written on April 12, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by josephine
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI fell to 46 in March from 48, signaling continued contraction in services activity.
Weekend Middle East conflict sees US-Iran talks collapse, as Trump threatens blocking Hormuz Strait, unsettling markets ahead
Written on April 12, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
Vance said US-Iran talks failed; Trump threatened Strait of Hormuz blockade; Iran warned forceful response to attacks.
Markets enjoyed a calmer weekend as the S&P 500 rose; traders expected the Fed to pause hikes
Written on April 12, 2026 at 9:55 pm, by josephine
S&P 500 climbed on cooler CPI; Fed steadied as Iran war talks eased fears, despite ceasefire doubts.
