Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Yen Supported by Lower Oil Prices and Intervention Risks
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:44 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *USD/JPY declines as US dollar weakens on falling yields *Japanese yen finds support from intervention speculation *Long-term yen outlook remains pressured by energy dependence Market Summary: The USD/JPY pair moved lower in the near term, as a softer US dollar and easing oil prices provided support to the Japanese yen. From a broaderContinue Reading
US Equities Hit Record Highs as U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Risk Appetite
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:42 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Risk sentiment improves on potential U.S.–Iran ceasefire extension *S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at record highs *Strong corporate earnings support bullish equity outlook *AI-driven optimism continues to fuel market momentum Market Summary: Global risk appetite remained positive, with U.S. equity markets hovering near record highs as optimism surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran ceasefire andContinue Reading
Aussie Gains on Hawkish RBA Narrative Reinforced by Resilient Labour Data
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:38 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Australia’s labour market resilience—steady unemployment and solid employment growth—has boosted confidence in the domestic economy and supported the Australian dollar. *The data strengthens the case for further tightening by the Reserve Bank of Australia, as a tight labour market supports its inflation-control stance. *AUD enters a bullish phase backed by commodities and riskContinue Reading
