Monthly Archives: April 2026
Brazil’s February monthly retail sales rose 0.6%, missing forecasts of 1% and disappointing analysts expectations
Written on April 15, 2026 at 3:57 pm, by josephine
Brazil retail sales rose 0.6% in February, missing the 1.0% forecast, signaling slower-than-expected growth.
Investors consider Iran war updates as the dollar climbs above 159 against the yen, recovering losses
Written on April 15, 2026 at 3:55 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounded above 159.00 as dollar firmed amid Iran talks, ceasefire reports, and Middle East tensions.
DBS’s Philip Wee says the dollar’s war-driven rise faded, leaving DXY near pre-conflict levels this month
Written on April 15, 2026 at 3:52 pm, by josephine
Dollar retreats as Iran-conflict premium fades; DXY down 1.8% as diplomacy hopes rise, oil stays contained.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says Brent hovers near $96 after falls, as risk assets pause rally
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
Brent crude steadied near $96 as US-Iran talks eyed; IMF warns oil spikes could trigger recession.
During European trading, NYMEX WTI futures rebound above $90 after Trump warns of fresh Iran deployments
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by josephine
WTI nears $90 as troop deployment boosts prices, while ceasefire talks and technical resistance keep outlook uncertain.
In April, US MBA mortgage applications increased from -0.8% previously to 1.8%, showing renewed demand
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
US MBA mortgage applications rose 1.8% in week ending 10 April, rebounding from prior -0.8% decline.
IRGC warns Gulf and Oman Sea trade could halt if US Hormuz blockade persists against Iran
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:22 pm, by josephine
IRGC warns it may block Gulf, Sea of Oman trade if US Hormuz blockade persists; troops planned.
Following a holiday, the Indian rupee strengthens as optimism grows over potential second-round US–Iran talks
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:55 pm, by josephine
Indian rupee strengthens after holiday as oil drops, risk sentiment improves; USD/INR slides near 93.20.
TD Securities reports US yields surged as equities rallied; softer PPI lifts S&P 500; core PCE seen 0.26% m/m
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by josephine
US yields jumped as stocks rose; soft PPI shifted focus to Fed remarks, Beige Book, TIC.
Germany’s 30-year bond auction yielded 3.57%, rising from the prior 3.42% recorded earlier
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:54 pm, by josephine
Germany’s 30-year bond auction yield rose to 3.57% from 3.42%, increasing long-term borrowing costs overall.
