Monthly Archives: April 2026
Despite Hormuz tensions lifting oil prices, Asian equities rise, fuelling inflation worries and possible rate hikes
Written on April 20, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
Asian stocks climbed despite Hormuz tensions spiking oil, stoking inflation fears and potential further central bank hikes.
Renewed US-Iran tensions lift the US Dollar Index, with DXY edging up to around 98.30
Written on April 20, 2026 at 4:54 am, by josephine
DXY traded near 98.30 as US-Iran tensions rose; safe-haven demand grew ahead of key retail sales.
After opening lower near 0.7115, AUD/USD draws buyers on dips, regaining mid-0.7100s in Asia
Written on April 20, 2026 at 4:52 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounded above 0.7100 after a bearish gap; bullish momentum persists, targeting 0.7220, support 0.7115.
Amid renewed inflation worries, XAG/USD trims losses, trading near $80.50 per ounce in Asian hours
Written on April 20, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
Silver holds near $80.50 as Hormuz tensions lift oil, stoke inflation fears, and fuel rate-hike expectations.
Renewed US–Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions lift WTI, with the US crude benchmark trading near $86.70
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
WTI trades near $86.70 as US-Iran Hormuz tensions rise; markets await API inventory report for demand signals.
After peaking, the Canadian dollar eases against USD; rising oil curbs losses as USD/CAD reclaims 1.3700
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
USD/CAD rebounded above 1.3700 as US-Iran Hormuz tensions lifted USD; rising oil bolstered CAD, limiting gains.
After trade balance figures and a PBoC decision, NZD/USD recovers, hovering near 0.5880 in Asia
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:25 am, by josephine
NZD/USD rebounded near 0.5880 after NZ trade surplus; China held LPRs steady; USD gained on Iran tensions.
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8648, above Friday’s 6.8622 and Reuters’ 6.8291 estimate
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:22 am, by josephine
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.8648, highlighting policy tools, state control, and private banking landscape.
Sterling weakens as US-Iran tensions boost the dollar, while GBP/USD gaps lower, retreating from 1.3600 highs
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:55 am, by josephine
GBP/USD fell after bearish gap as US-Iran tensions boosted dollar, while BoE hike bets supported sterling.
During Asian hours, EUR/USD stays below 1.1760, pressured by renewed US–Iran tensions after gapping down
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
EUR/USD edged higher but stayed near 1.1750 as dollar demand rose on renewed US–Iran tensions.
