Monthly Archives: April 2026
Dollar Pauses After a Strong Safe-Haven Run
Written on April 1, 2026 at 5:43 am, by josephine
USDX steadies near 99.64 as ceasefire hopes cool safe-haven demand, while oil risks and Fed caution keep the dollar supported. | VT Markets
Japan’s large manufacturers’ Tankan outlook for the first quarter rose to 14, beating the 13 forecast
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:46 am, by josephine
Japan’s Tankan outlook index for large manufacturers rose to 14 in Q1, beating forecasts of 13.
Japan’s Tankan large manufacturers’ index hit 17 in Q1, beating forecasts of 16
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:45 am, by josephine
Japan’s Tankan large manufacturers index rose to 17 in Q1, beating expectations and signaling improved sentiment.
OCBC strategists say USD/IDR may reach 17,000, driven by strong Dollar, risk-off mood and oil pressures
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:45 am, by josephine
USD/IDR nears 17,000 amid stronger dollar, risk-off and oil pressure; BI’s new FX tools aim stabilize.
UOB expects Bank Negara Malaysia to hold the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75% until early 2027, monitoring data
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:45 am, by josephine
UOB forecasts BNM holding OPR at 2.75% until 2027; resilient demand, moderate inflation, manageable external risks.
Australia’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI fell short at 49.8 versus 50.1 expected, dipping into contraction
Written on April 1, 2026 at 4:44 am, by josephine
Australia’s March S&P Global Manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.8, missing 50.1 forecast, signaling slight contraction.
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.
