Monthly Archives: April 2026
US producer inflation draws attention as the euro rises above 1.1800 against the dollar for seventh day running
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:56 pm, by josephine
Euro extends seven-day rally above 1.1800 on US-Iran talks hopes; focus shifts to US PPI data.
Societe Generale says EUR/USD may revisit 1.20 as US strength and safe-haven demand boost the Dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:54 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds to 1.18; de-escalation hopes, lower oil, and ECB hikes could push above 1.20.
TD Securities reports RBA now sounds hawkish, as Hauser doubts existing policy will curb inflation pressures
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:51 pm, by josephine
RBA’s Hauser warns inflation remains too high; board lacks confidence current cash rate will hit 2–3% target.
Rabobank analysts say final March Eurozone CPI will clarify Hormuz energy shock effects and EU politics impact
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
Eurozone March CPI awaited; Hormuz energy shock impact eyed. Hungary may lift Ukraine loan veto; EU debates majority voting.
NZD/USD approaches 0.5900, up 0.5%, as the Kiwi strengthens on risk-on sentiment across peers
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD climbed near 0.5900 as risk appetite improved; dollar weakened amid US-Iran talks and PPI focus.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says better risk appetite, sustained US–Iran ceasefire, lowers Brent, weakening the US dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:30 pm, by josephine
Ceasefire diplomacy boosts markets: oil dips below $100, dollar weakens; DXY range-bound; fiscal credibility concerns persist.
For a second day, gold rises towards $4,800 after rebounding from $4,664, facing resistance near $4,850
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:27 pm, by josephine
Gold rises toward $4,800 as US–Iran talks boost safe-haven demand; key resistance $4,850, support $4,620.
Germany’s five-year note auction yield rose slightly to 2.74%, compared with the prior 2.72% yield
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
Germany’s 5-year note auction yield rose to 2.74%, up 0.02 points from the previous 2.72%.
Amid unresolved geopolitical tensions and sustained structural demand, OCBC strategists say gold steadied after an early dip
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:22 pm, by josephine
Gold steadied after dipping, supported by geopolitical uncertainty and structural demand; near-term direction hinges on ceasefire news.
In March, America’s NFIB Business Optimism Index was 95.8, missing forecasts of 98.6
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:24 pm, by josephine
NFIB’s U.S. Business Optimism Index slipped to 95.8 in March, missing expectations of 98.6.
