Monthly Archives: April 2026
Canada’s monthly Consumer Price Index rose 0.9% in March, undershooting the expected 1.1% estimate
Written on April 20, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
Canada’s CPI rose 0.9% in March, missing the 1.1% forecast, signaling slower-than-expected inflation momentum.
Canada’s BoC core annual consumer inflation rose to 2.5%, from 2.3% previously during March data release
Written on April 20, 2026 at 4:54 pm, by josephine
Bank of Canada core CPI rose to 2.5% in March, up from 2.3% previously, indicating higher inflation.
Canada’s BoC core consumer price index monthly growth slows to 0.2%, easing from 0.4% previously
Written on April 20, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
Bank of Canada’s core CPI rose 0.2% in March, easing from 0.4%, indicating slower inflation momentum.
EUR recovers earlier losses versus the Dollar, yet remains under 1.1770 amid uncertain US–Iran negotiations
Written on April 20, 2026 at 4:25 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds to 1.1760; geopolitical risks cap gains; hot German PPI boosts ECB hike bets, resistance 1.1770.
BBH says Hormuz tensions raised Brent about $10, dampened risk assets and mildly strengthened the US Dollar
Written on April 20, 2026 at 4:23 pm, by josephine
Hormuz tensions boosted Brent crude $10, hit risk assets; dollar firm as UAE explores US swap line.
Fuelled by US-Iran tensions, XAU/USD hovers near $4,790, capped below $4,850, as USD demand rises
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:55 pm, by josephine
Gold steady near $4,790 as Iran-US tensions boost dollar; technicals neutral-bearish below $4,850 resistance.
Societe Generale strategists say Brent futures, jolted by conflict news, rebounded near $95/bbl, boosting forecasts
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:53 pm, by josephine
Brent rebounds to $95 as US–Iran conflict disrupts Hormuz shipping; OPEC output plunges, normalisation delayed into 2026.
After rebounding from 0.7775, USD/CHF stays under 0.7845, keeping bears in control for now
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:25 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF holds below 0.7845, maintaining downtrend as Middle East tensions support dollar; key levels 0.7775/0.7700.
OCBC strategists say energy-shock JGB steepening raises BOJ credibility doubts, supporting USD/JPY upside potential
Written on April 20, 2026 at 3:23 pm, by josephine
OCBC says JGB curve steepening questions BoJ credibility; expects April hike or USD/JPY 160, intervention risk.
Sterling shows mixed trading against major peers in Europe, with expected volatility amid heavy UK data releases
Written on April 20, 2026 at 2:54 pm, by josephine
Sterling trades unevenly; UK jobs, inflation, retail sales and PMI due this week keep volatility elevated.
