Monthly Archives: April 2026
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen says Iran’s renminbi Strait toll plan is unlikely to reshape energy trade
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Iran proposes a Hormuz toll payable in renminbi; legal uncertainty clouds impact, while de-dollarization nudges adoption.
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish expects Colombian polls to favour a right-wing runoff, encouraging market caution
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:24 am, by josephine
Societe Generale sees Colombia election likely heading to runoff, favoring unified right; Valencia leads amid polling scrutiny.
AUD/USD recovers sharply as deal hopes lift risk appetite, easing US Dollar strength amid Middle East tensions
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounds after gap lower as US-Iran deal hopes lift sentiment; oil and inflation data sway.
Danske Bank analysts say Danish consumers increased March spending, excluding energy, despite higher costs overall
Written on April 14, 2026 at 12:54 am, by josephine
Danish private consumption rose in March, with broad gains; Easter timing and higher petrol prices influenced trends.
As Hormuz blockade starts, Trump says Iran seeks a deal, praising Vice-President JD Vance’s efforts
Written on April 14, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
Trump praised Vance on Iran, said talks resumed, Strait of Hormuz blockade began; markets reacted, dollar slipped.
Goldman’s drag lifts modest Dow decline near 47,900; S&P and Nasdaq rise above 6,800 and 23,000
Written on April 14, 2026 at 12:25 am, by josephine
Stocks mixed after Hormuz blockade news; oil surges past $101; Goldman slips despite earnings; yields rise.
Amid US–Iran impasse, stronger Dollar and oil inflation fears keep silver near $74, pressured
Written on April 14, 2026 at 12:22 am, by josephine
Silver fell near $74.10 as the dollar strengthened on Iran tensions, oil surge, and higher-rate expectations.
Amid US-Iran tensions and Fed uncertainty, gold recovers from early losses, yet remains rangebound near $4,717
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:54 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounds after gap-down, but rising US-Iran tensions, stronger dollar, and inflation limit gains.
Deutsche Bank sees Germany’s rebound slowed by dearer energy and Middle East tensions, trimming 2026 growth forecasts
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank cuts Germany’s 2026 growth forecast, citing energy costs and Middle East uncertainty delaying recovery.
Investor unease over stalled US-Iran talks keeps Sterling steady near 1.3460, amid enrichment concession speculation
Written on April 13, 2026 at 11:23 pm, by josephine
Pound Sterling held firm Monday; GBP/USD near 1.3460 as Iran-US talks disappointed, prompting White House response.
