Monthly Archives: April 2026
As Asian trading continues, AUD/JPY rises near 111.80, with risk appetite lifting AUD over JPY
Written on April 8, 2026 at 7:01 am, by josephine
AUD/JPY holds 111.80, supported by bullish RSI; risk-on Trump-Iran pause weighs on yen, eyes 112.50.
After RBNZ holds rates, NZD/USD trades near 0.5800, buoyed by ceasefire news, extending gains
Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:51 am, by josephine
NZD/USD climbed to near two-week high as RBNZ held rates; US-Iran ceasefire news weakened dollar.
Impact of the 2026 Strait of Hormuz Closure on Forex and Crypto Markets

Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:38 am, by davin
Oil shocks, USD strength and crypto volatility are all tied to one critical chokepoint. Understand how this disruption is impacting forex and crypto markets right now. | VT Markets
During Asian hours, AUD/NZD slips near 1.2150 after the RBNZ leaves the OCR unchanged
Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:29 am, by josephine
AUD/NZD slipped to 1.2170 after RBNZ held rates at 2.25%, ending gains amid ceasefire news.
Forecasts matched as the RBNZ holds New Zealand’s interest rate steady at 2.25%
Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:20 am, by josephine
Reserve Bank of New Zealand held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%, matching forecasts; no further details provided.
February saw Japan’s BOP trade surplus fall, decreasing from ¥3,145bn previously to ¥2,709bn
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:56 am, by josephine
Japan’s balance of payments trade balance fell to ¥2,709bn in February, down ¥436bn from ¥3,145bn.
On BOP terms, Japan’s trade balance fell to ¥2.709B in February, from ¥3145B previously
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:50 am, by josephine
Japan’s trade balance fell to ¥2.709B in February, down about ¥3,142.291B from January’s ¥3,145B.
Silver rises past $77 to a new weekly peak, driven by dollar selling after US-Iran ceasefire announcements
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:29 am, by josephine
Silver hits weekly high above $77 as weaker dollar, Iran-Hormuz lull, and falling oil support prices.
In Asia, gold nears $4,815 as Trump pauses Iran strikes for two weeks, boosting demand
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:21 am, by josephine
Gold rises to $4,815 as Trump pauses Iran bombing, seeks Hormuz reopening; ceasefire talks may ease tensions.
GBP/USD nears 1.3400, climbing as a Iran ceasefire boosts risk appetite and weakens the US Dollar
Written on April 8, 2026 at 4:58 am, by josephine
GBP/USD surged near 1.3400 as Trump paused Iran action, boosting risk; UK PMIs weakened, data awaited.