Monthly Archives: April 2026
In February, Japan’s unadjusted current account came in at ¥3.933B, missing the ¥3,549B forecast
Written on April 8, 2026 at 4:49 am, by josephine
Japan’s February current account missed forecasts: ¥3.933B versus expected ¥3,549B, highlighting a notable gap.
AUD/USD climbs 1.3%, rising from 0.6970 to near 0.7060 after Trump delays Iran strikes two weeks
Written on April 8, 2026 at 4:29 am, by josephine
AUD/USD surges 1.3% as Iran action pauses, oil plunges; risk rallies, USD eases, key levels watched.
Euro rises above 1.1650 as EUR/USD hits 1.1670 after Trump accepts a two-week Iran ceasefire
Written on April 8, 2026 at 4:20 am, by josephine
EUR/USD climbed above 1.1650 as euro gained after Trump-Iran ceasefire; markets await Fed minutes later Wednesday.
In February, South Korea’s current account balance rose to 23.19B, up from 13.26B previously
Written on April 8, 2026 at 4:11 am, by josephine
South Korea’s current account surplus widened in February, rising to 23.19B from 13.26B previously.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a two-week pause on planned US strikes against Iran
Written on April 8, 2026 at 4:05 am, by josephine
Trump announced a two-week pause in Iran strikes, conditional Hormuz reopening; markets rallied, oil plunged accordingly.
In February, South Korea’s current account balance rose from 13.26B previously to 23.19B
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:58 am, by josephine
South Korea’s current account surplus increased to 23.19B in February, rising from 13.26B previously.
Trump announced on Truth Social that bombing plans against Iran are being postponed for two weeks
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
Trump announced two-week pause in U.S. attacks on Iran, contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening.
Nikkei 225 Surges as Ceasefire Slams Oil Prices
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:49 am, by davin
Nikkei 225 jumps above 56,000 as a two-week ceasefire cuts oil prices, lifts exporters, and boosts risk appetite. | VT Markets
TD Securities expects the RBNZ to hold rates, urging patience on supply shocks amid slack economic conditions
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:44 am, by josephine
TD Securities expects RBNZ to hold OCR steady, signaling patience on supply shocks; markets price 2026 hikes.
NZD/USD hovers around 0.5720 as US safe-haven demand and RBNZ expectations keep sentiment neutral
Written on April 8, 2026 at 3:38 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5720 as safe-haven USD demand rises; markets await RBNZ guidance amid tensions.
