![U.S. dollar notes and Korean won at a branch of Hana Bank in central Seoul on April 3. [YONHAP]](https://news.charm-retirement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2cd924d3-b06f-4c09-aacf-4345ddd28f93-600x400.jpg "March sees largest recorded drop in Korea’s resident foreign currency deposits as won weakens")
Published: 22 Apr. 2026, 16:08 Updated: 22 Apr. 2026, 17:43 U.S. dollar notes and Korean won at a branch of Hana Bank in central Seoul on April 3. [YONHAP] Resident foreign currency deposits in Korea fell by the largest margin on record in March as a weaker local currency spurred conversions into the U.S….
Created on April 22, 2026 Bullish view Bearish view The GBP/USD exchange rate wavered as market participants reacted to the latest UK jobs report and Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearings in Washington. It was trading at 1.3510 on Wednesday as focus shifted to the upcoming UK inflation report. UK Consumer Inflation Report and Kevin Warsh Confirmation…
Created on April 22, 2026 The USD/SGD exchange rate has remained under pressure in the past few weeks as the US dollar has softened recently. It was trading at 1.2725 on Wednesday, down from the year-to-date high of 1.2925. Singapore Dollar Gains as the Greenback Slips The USD/SGD exchange rate has remained in a downward…
USD/JPY climbed to 159.36 mid-week, with the Japanese yen losing ground for a second consecutive day. The market is pricing in the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook ahead of next week’s meeting. The regulator is likely to keep rates unchanged while continuing to analyse the impact of the Middle East conflict on the economy. At…
After hitting the $1 trillion mark for the first time in Q4 2025, Retail FX and CFDs broker Hantec Markets has announced that it has started 2026 with its strongest quarter on record, delivering $1.206 trillion in client trading volumes in Q1 2026. The result builds on a strong 2025, when Hantec Markets delivered approximately…
Markets are showing a clear “split personality” right now. Equities are pushing higher on the back of the extended US–Iran ceasefire, while oil continues to signal caution and Dollar is caught between opposing forces. The result is a fragmented picture where no single macro narrative is dominating. US futures are trading higher after President Donald…
Created on April 22, 2026 Today’s Gold Analysis Overview: The Overall Gold Trend: Bearish. Today’s Gold Support Points: $4690 – $4630 – $4570 per ounce. Today’s Gold Resistance Points: $4780 – $4830 – $4885 per ounce. Today’s Gold Trading Signals: Note: These recommendations are suitable for medium-to-long-term traders, provided there is strict adherence to capital…
Congress is in no hurry to confirm Warsh. US-Iran talks have broken down. The US dollar has launched a counter-offensive thanks to the breakdown of US-Iran talks and a 1.7% month-on-month rise in retail sales in March. The economy is strong, oil prices are high and could rise even further, whilst the futures market is…
Daily Pivots: (S1) 158.80; (P) 159.28; (R1) 159.87; More… Intraday bias in USD/JPY stays neutral as consolidation continues below 160.45. Further rise is expected with 157.49 cluster support (38.2% retracement of 152.25 to 160.45 at 157.31) intact. On the upside break of 160.45 will target a retest on 161.94 high. However, firm break of 157.31/49…
The ceasefire has been extended—but so has the uncertainty. Markets initially braced for escalation after US–Iran talks were cancelled, but sentiment quickly stabilized when US President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire. The move removed immediate downside risks, but did not resolve the underlying conflict. Oil is reflecting that middle ground. Brent…