April 23, 2026 6:03 am
Key Moments USD/CAD eased slightly from a three-day high hit in Asian trading, with upside constrained by conflicting fundamental drivers. Strait of Hormuz tensions supported safe-haven demand for the US Dollar, while higher Crude Oil prices lent support to the Canadian Dollar. Diverging expectations for Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada policy trajectories limited follow-through […]
Read moreApril 23, 2026 5:50 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades near $77.60 per troy ounce in Asian hours Thursday after only modest prior gains. Heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and elevated energy prices keep inflation risks in focus. Reuters survey shows 56 of 103 economists expect the Fed to keep rates at 3.5%-3.75% at least through September. Middle East […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 2:19 pm
Key Moments Brent crude is approaching USD100 as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are not expected to resume early. OCBC strategists warn that another month of supply outages could push crude inventories toward operational lows, triggering demand destruction. Signs of weakening demand are already visible, including more flight cancellations, lower refinery utilization, and EU […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 12:59 pm
Key Moments XAU/USD trades near $4,750, rebounding from a one-week low of $4,668 reached on Tuesday.
Read moreApril 22, 2026 12:19 pm
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 187.25 on Wednesday, rising 0.05% amid relative Euro resilience. ECB officials emphasize heightened uncertainty from Middle East tensions and signal no rush to alter rates. BoJ is expected to keep rates steady in April, while potential policy normalization signals and geopolitical risks keep the Yen in focus. Euro Supported as […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 9:28 am
Key Moments WTI Crude slipped to $87.50 after touching $91.60 on Tuesday, while staying within the recent trading band. Traders largely looked past President Trump’s indefinite US-Iran ceasefire extension as talks with Tehran remained stalled. API data showed a 4.4 million-barrel drop in US crude inventories for the week of April 17, beating expectations of […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 8:59 am
Key Moments EUR/GBP traded lower for a second session, holding beneath the 0.8700 level as the Pound outperformed. UK CPI rose 3.3% year-on-year in March, with monthly inflation at 0.7%, exceeding market expectations. Attention in the Eurozone turned to scheduled ECB comments, including remarks by President Christine Lagarde. EUR/GBP Under Pressure After UK Data Surprise […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 8:21 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) trades 2.3% higher, hovering near $78.50 in early European hours on Wednesday. WTI Oil slips 2.3% to around $87.60 after briefly touching near $91.60 on Tuesday. The US Dollar Index (DXY) trades 0.13% lower near 98.27, providing additional support to Silver. Market Overview Silver prices (XAG/USD) are climbing, with the metal […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 7:39 am
Key Moments EUR/USD trades around 1.1740 in Asian dealings, marking a second straight session of subdued price action. Heightened caution linked to Middle East tensions and a continued US-led maritime blockade underpins US Dollar strength. Strong US Retail Sales data contrasts with Eurozone uncertainty ahead of Thursday’s preliminary HCOB PMI readings. EUR/USD Holds Soft Tone […]
Read moreApril 22, 2026 6:23 am
Key Moments Bitcoin (BTC) trades above $77,000 on Wednesday as US-Iran tensions and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz weigh on broader risk sentiment. Roughly $330 million in crypto liquidations occur over 24 hours, including $197 million in short positions, signaling pressure on bearish traders. Monero (XMR) extends gains above key moving averages, while […]
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