Monthly Archives: April 2026
New Zealand’s exports increased to $7.94B from $6.63B, marking growth during March compared with before
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:25 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s exports rose sharply in March, climbing from $6.63b to $7.94b—up $1.31b overall.
Heightened US-Iran tensions push Australian Dollar lower, with AUD/USD near 0.7140 ahead of US retail sales
Written on April 20, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
AUD/USD dips near 0.7140 as US-Iran tensions lift safe-haven dollar; focus shifts to US retail sales.
Ahead, Hormuz optimism pushed the S&P 500; Iran uranium claims faded later, fuelling pre-weekend bullish jawboning
Written on April 19, 2026 at 8:22 pm, by josephine
US shares jumped on Hormuz and Iran uranium headlines, later walked back; uncertainty fuels geopolitical risks, dollar divergence.
Trump states US delegates will travel to Islamabad for Iran negotiations, adding he may destroy Iran
Written on April 19, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
Trump says U.S. envoys head to Islamabad for Iran talks amid Hormuz tensions, threats, and blockade claims.
USD/CHF ends the week lower, down 0.87%, falling 0.27% as optimism grows over a US-Iran deal
Written on April 18, 2026 at 5:22 am, by josephine
USD/CHF slipped 0.87% weekly, broke key SMAs; bearish RSI signals downside toward 0.7775 and 0.7748.
DBS expects Singapore’s March 2026 inflation to rise, driven by imported energy costs from Middle East conflict
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:55 am, by josephine
DBS expects March 2026 core inflation at 1.6% and headline 1.8%, driven by energy-linked transport costs.
UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan examines AI’s productivity impact and whether the EU may outpace the US
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:52 am, by josephine
AI promises productivity gains, but benefits remain unrealised; education and skills distribution may give EU an advantage.
Rising Middle East optimism weakens the dollar, lifting silver over 4% and positioning it above $81
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:25 am, by josephine
Silver jumps over 4% above $81 as dollar weakens; momentum strengthens, $90 eyed; supports near $77.65.
DBS economists say China’s Q1 2026 growth hit 5.0%, exports and output strong, demand weak
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth hit 5.0%, driven by exports and industry; domestic demand stayed weak.
US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions fell to -115.8K, from -45.7K previously
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:58 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net positions plunged to -115.8K from -45.7K previously, signaling bearish shift.
