Monthly Archives: April 2026
AUD/USD rebounds 0.69%, ending five losses as Iran peace optimism boosts risk appetite, closing near 0.6900
Written on April 1, 2026 at 2:44 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbed 0.69% to near 0.6900 as risk improved, watching key US data levels.
OCBC strategists say USD/TWD rose nearly 2.5% this month, consolidating near 32, outperforming peers
Written on April 1, 2026 at 2:43 am, by josephine
USD/TWD gained 2.5% this month, central bank stresses stability; inflation risks muted; resistance 32.20.
With Iran tensions rising, NZD/USD rebounded towards 0.5750 in Asia, as the weaker dollar retreated
Written on April 1, 2026 at 2:43 am, by josephine
NZD/USD nears 0.5750 as dollar softens; tensions linger, while bearish technicals cap gains near resistances.
With easing Middle East tensions expected, the US dollar softened near 100 while equities advanced globally
Written on April 1, 2026 at 2:42 am, by josephine
Dollar index neared 100 as Middle East tensions eased; equities rose, FX mixed, oil dipped, gold gained.
Standard Chartered’s Tommy Wu revises Taiwan’s 2026 outlook: pricier oil and LNG raise inflation, curb growth
Written on April 1, 2026 at 2:42 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered raises Taiwan 2026 inflation forecast, cuts growth outlook amid higher oil and LNG prices.
Unlike previous Mondays, it failed to stabilise; after filling Sunday’s bearish gap, the S&P 500 rose
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:45 am, by josephine
S&P 500 rebounded despite weak breadth, rotating sectors, falling tech and energy, supportive credit, persistent geopolitical risks.
Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says March PMIs signal expansion, aided by restocking, spending, exports, and services uptick
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:45 am, by josephine
China’s March PMIs returned to expansion; restocking and exports helped, but domestic demand stayed weak.
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warns oil-driven inflation may persist, risking rates stuck nearer 3% for policymakers
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:45 am, by josephine
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warned inflation remains top risk, could stick near 3%, needs firm Fed action.
AUD/USD rises as a weaker US Dollar and easing Middle East tensions boost the risk-sensitive Australian Dollar
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:44 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounds to 0.6885 as weaker dollar, hopes of Middle East de-escalation lift risk appetite.
Hungary’s January wage rise reflects one-off security bonuses, while underlying growth weakens and labour prospects soften
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:44 am, by josephine
Hungary’s wage surge was bonus‑inflated; underlying growth around 8.3%, boosting demand but raising job‑cut risks.
