Monthly Archives: April 2026
WTI crude climbs towards $93 a barrel as Hormuz restrictions tighten and Iran’s fragile ceasefire strains further
Written on April 10, 2026 at 12:24 pm, by josephine
WTI nears $93 as Hormuz traffic remains restricted, straining Iran ceasefire; peace talks uncertain amid Lebanon-Israel clashes.
ING’s Francesco Pesole says the Dollar hovers under 99, vulnerable to inflation and Middle East peace risks
Written on April 10, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by josephine
DXY hovers below 99 amid Middle East peace hopes; March CPI eyed for inflation surprises and Fed outlook.
USD/CAD rebounds near 1.3833, recovering from 1.3805 lows, as buyers return after four straight declines
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:54 am, by josephine
USD/CAD rebounded to 1.3833 as dollar firmed pre US–Iran talks; CPI, Canada jobs await, key levels.
Near 112.50, AUD/JPY dips as risk aversion and weak AUD persist after China’s March CPI release
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:51 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY slips near 112.50 as China CPI cools, risk aversion rises, and yen strengthens on BoJ hopes.
Amid Middle East tensions, GBP/JPY hit a two-month peak, rising for five sessions, nearing 214.00
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:24 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY hit two-month high near 213.85 as weak yen, Hormuz tensions drive strong weekly gains.
Near $96, Brent crude steadies after sharp swings, as Middle East headlines disrupt Hormuz shipping flows
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
Brent crude trades near $96 amid Middle East risk premium; Hormuz traffic disrupted; Iran mulls crypto tolls.
UOB economists say GBP/USD stays positive, targeting 1.3520, provided it closes above 1.3480 daily
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:54 am, by josephine
UOB sees GBP/USD bullish; needs daily close above 1.3480 to target 1.3520, support 1.3330.
Pesole says March labour data, especially unemployment, will steer Bank of Canada expectations and the Canadian dollar
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
Canada awaits March jobs report; modest rebound expected as BoC hike bets fade and USD/CAD reacts.
Asian equities climb after Wall Street gains, as US–Iran ceasefire lowers oil, reducing inflation and rate-hike fears
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:24 am, by josephine
Asian shares climbed on Wall Street rally and cheaper oil after US–Iran ceasefire, though uncertainty lingered.
As forecast, Emini S&P June futures surged, triggering inverse head-and-shoulders, reaching the 100-day average at 6,825
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
US Emini futures hit inverse head-and-shoulders targets; S&P eyes 6,885, Nasdaq 25,630, Dow 48,900 next.
