Monthly Archives: April 2026
Goolsbee said inflation will reach 2%, while prolonged Middle East tensions could delay cuts until 2026
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:26 pm, by josephine
Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee warns Middle East tensions could delay rate cuts to 2026 if inflation persists.
EUR/USD hovers near 1.1800 as the dollar weakens on Iran-deal optimism and softer PPI readings
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:24 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD extends seven-day rally near 1.1800 as weaker dollar, softer PPI and easing safe-haven demand boost.
INGING’s Lynn Song warns March’s lower trade surplus heightens China’s growth risks as exports slow, imports surge
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
China’s March trade surplus hit 13-month low as exports slowed, imports rose, risking GDP outlook.
Visa forms a $300 floor, targets $400, as a completed uptrend gives way to a weekly dip
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:29 pm, by josephine
Visa completed wave (III) at $375, corrected into Blue Box, now poised for wave (V) toward $395–$427.
Scotiabank says CAD edges up against a weaker USD, lagging majors; USD/CAD nears 1.3527 equilibrium value
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:28 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD turns bearish as US Dollar softens; key technical breaks signal possible drop into upper 1.36s.
Tuesday brings upbeat sentiment: US equity futures rise, software shares rebound, tech rally extends, while JPM stagnates, peace hopes persist
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:25 pm, by josephine
US futures rose as Hormuz fears eased; tech gained, energy lagged; JPM beats estimates; sterling up.
Rabobank strategists say Singapore’s MAS tightened exchange-rate policy, despite weak GDP, to counter energy-driven core inflation risks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
MAS tightens via exchange rate amid energy shock; Indonesia balances US-Russia ties near strategic Strait of Malacca.
Taborsky expects Romania’s inflation near 11%, exceeding 10%, keeping its central bank’s rates unchanged into 2026
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by josephine
Romania inflation accelerates; rates stay higher longer. Czech inflation lags, koruna volatile; Hungary forint stabilises 355–360.
GBP/JPY climbs to 2008 highs, as dearer oil undermines yen while improved sentiment lifts sterling amid talks hopes
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY hits 2008 high near 215.60 as oil-driven yen weakness and sentiment support pound; uptrend intact.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman says the Dollar index has slipped back as US–Iran talks ease tensions again
Written on April 14, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by josephine
Dollar index reversed early rebound as US–Iran de-escalation hopes grew; oil fell, equities rose, G10 outperformed.
