Monthly Archives: April 2026
BNY’s Bob Savage says Bank of Korea could ease policy as Middle East tensions risk Korea’s growth
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:44 am, by josephine
BoK may ease policy amid Middle East shocks, prioritising stability, tolerating KRW weakness, as oil risks rise.
Nikkei 225 Jumps as Falling Oil Lifts Stocks
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:43 am, by josephine
Nikkei 225 rallies as oil drops, Tankan beats forecasts, and exporters, banks, and chip stocks lead a broad rebound. | VT Markets
GBP/USD reversed a five-session decline, rising to 1.3230 on Iran peace hopes before key US data
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:42 am, by josephine
GBP/USD rebounds to 1.3230 amid Iran conflict easing, shifting focus to US data, key supports/resistances.
Amid Iran peace hopes, USD/JPY drops to about 158.70, extending two-session losses after failing near 160
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:42 am, by josephine
USD/JPY drops near 158.70 after failing at 160.00 as risk-on mood hits dollar; key data awaits.
Silver climbs above the 100-day average and $75 as weaker oil, yields, and dollar lift prices
Written on April 1, 2026 at 2:44 am, by josephine
Silver surged 7% to $75 on weaker dollar, falling yields; eyes $77.32-$80, support $74-$70.
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.
