Monthly Archives: April 2026
In April, the US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 47.6, missing the 52 forecast
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:54 pm, by josephine
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 47.6 in April, missing forecasts of 52.
University of Michigan five-year consumer inflation expectations in the United States rose from 3.2% to 3.4%
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by josephine
US five-year consumer inflation expectations climbed to 3.4% in April, up 0.2 points from March’s 3.2%.
US factory orders were flat monthly, beating forecasts of a 0.2% decline during February
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:29 pm, by josephine
US factory orders were flat in February, beating forecasts for a small decline and signaling stable demand.
UBS economist Paul Donovan explains how petrol pump oil prices influence changing consumer behaviour across major economies
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:27 pm, by josephine
Visible pump prices spark crises, yet demand stagnates; policy weighs subsidies versus higher prices to cut consumption.
Hassett says energy prices will fall quickly when Hormuz reopens, and rate-cut scope looks strong
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:24 pm, by josephine
Hassett says Fed rate-cut outlook solid; Strait of Hormuz reopening in two months would rapidly lower energy prices.
RBC’s Nathan Janzen says Canada’s labour market steadied in March, with employment rising and unemployment 6.7%
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
Canada’s employment rose 14k in March; unemployment held 6.7% amid slowing labour force growth.
Scotiabank strategists say EUR/USD consolidates near 1.17, with upside risk, aided by sentiment, yields, options
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:29 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD holds near 1.17 as improved sentiment, supportive yields and bullish technicals target 1.18 resistance.
UOB economists see USD/JPY rising slightly from oversold, capped under 159.60, risking fall towards 157.50
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:27 pm, by josephine
UOB sees USD/JPY edging higher, but capped below 159.60; support near 158.90 remains crucial.
Sterling climbs as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes grow, rising towards 1.3444 versus the dollar in European trading session
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:24 pm, by josephine
Pound rose against majors, near 1.3444; peace-deal hopes lifted GBP/USD, eyes 1.3520 if 1.3480.
Salesforce shares hit a multi-year low, down 55% since early 2025, yet rebound signals emerge
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
Salesforce hit multi-year lows amid AI software fears; technical signals suggest 80% bounce odds, targeting $210.
