Monthly Archives: April 2026
US pending home sales rose 1.5% month-on-month, beating the expected 0.1%, during March release
Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:26 pm, by josephine
Pending US home sales rose 1.5% in March, beating forecasts and signaling stronger near-term housing activity.
TD Securities says March Canadian inflation rose to 2.4%, oil-led, while core stayed soft, keeping BoC cautious
Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:24 pm, by josephine
Canada March CPI hit 2.4% y/y, below forecasts; oil lifted headline, core steady; limited market moves.
JNJ, a NYSE healthcare firm spanning MedTech and Innovative Medicine, suggests buying between 215.80 and 227.80
Written on April 21, 2026 at 8:22 pm, by josephine
JNJ forecasts bullish continuation: wave ((4)) double correction targets $227.80–$215.82 support, then rebound above $259.
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say oil’s priced on Iran talks, ignoring Hormuz disruptions and risks
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:26 pm, by josephine
Oil prices rise as Iran shifts on Hormuz; US–Iran talks resume, ceasefire ending risks further spikes.
EUR/GBP falls as resilient UK jobs data boosts Sterling, while worsening Eurozone sentiment weakens the Euro
Written on April 21, 2026 at 7:23 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP edged lower as UK jobs data supported Sterling, while weak Eurozone sentiment weighed on Euro.
Markets eye geopolitical tensions as Trump tells CNBC an Iran deal is possible, amid continued military pressure
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:55 pm, by josephine
Trump said U.S. is negotiating strongly with Iran, warned military readiness, and noted understanding with China.
NZD/USD climbs as stronger Q1 CPI boosts Kiwi, while BBH’s Haddad says RBNZ hike bets overvalued
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by josephine
New Zealand Q1 CPI beat forecasts, lifting rate-hike bets; NZD/USD seen 0.5800-0.6000 amid spare capacity.
Ahead of Warsh’s confirmation hearing, XAG/USD trades near $78.20, falling 1.88% during Tuesday’s session
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:25 pm, by josephine
Silver slips to $78.20 as markets await Warsh Fed hearing, Trump rate-cut pressure, strong US data.
BNY’s Bob Savage says risk appetite is recovering in equities, led by Asia tech; developed markets rebound faster
Written on April 21, 2026 at 6:22 pm, by josephine
Equities lead risk-appetite recovery, though holdings lag. Developed markets rebound faster; Korea and Taiwan remain weak.
On 17 April, the US Redbook Index yearly rate eased to 6.7%, down from 7% previously
Written on April 21, 2026 at 5:56 pm, by josephine
United States Redbook Index year-on-year eased to 6.7% on April 17, down 0.3 points.
