Monthly Archives: April 2026
Christine Lagarde explained ECB’s April steady rates decision, warning energy costs deter investment by firms, households
Written on April 30, 2026 at 4:25 pm, by josephine
Lagarde said ECB held rates; growth driven by demand but conflict, energy prices heighten uncertainty, inflation risks.
After the ECB holds rates, EUR/JPY slips to 183.60 as Japan’s intervention warnings intensify
Written on April 30, 2026 at 3:58 pm, by josephine
EUR/JPY drops to 183.60 as ECB holds rates, inflation risks rise, and Japan hints FX intervention.
Onshift, the Australian Dollar remains broadly steady, rising 0.5% against the US Dollar amid hawkish RBA expectations
Written on April 30, 2026 at 3:55 pm, by josephine
Australian Dollar gains to 0.7150 as RBA hike expectations rise; US Dollar weakens despite hawkish Fed.
In March, America’s core PCE inflation year-on-year matched forecasts, registering a 3.2% increase
Written on April 30, 2026 at 3:28 pm, by josephine
U.S. core PCE Price Index increased 3.2% year-over-year in March, meeting expectations and signaling steady inflation.
In March, US PCE Price Index annual inflation matched forecasts, coming in at 3.5% as expected
Written on April 30, 2026 at 3:25 pm, by josephine
US PCE inflation held at 3.5% year-on-year in March, matching forecasts, reflecting annual US consumer price changes.
March’s US PCE Price Index month-on-month matched expectations, rising 0.7%, aligning closely with economists’ projections
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:59 pm, by josephine
U.S. PCE price index rose 0.7% in March, matching expectations and indicating steady consumer inflation pressures.
March saw US core PCE price index match forecasts, rising 0.3% month-on-month as expected
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
US core PCE prices increased 0.3% in March, matching forecasts and signaling steady inflation excluding food, energy.
Forecasts are matched as the Eurozone ECB deposits facility rate stays at 2% without any changes
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:28 pm, by josephine
European Central Bank set eurozone deposit facility rate at 2%, matching forecasts; banks earn interest on overnight deposits.
Deutsche Bank says the Fed held rates, facing four dissents since 1992, spanning dovish and hawkish views
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
Fed held rates, saw four dissents; Powell cited Middle East uncertainty as markets priced higher odds.
During the first quarter, Mexico’s year-on-year GDP grew 0.1%, missing the 0.8% forecast
Written on April 30, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
Mexico’s year-on-year GDP grew 0.1% in Q1, missing the 0.8% forecast, signaling slower growth.
