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    17 April 2026
    Deutsche Bank says political risk drove up 10-year gilt yields after Mandelson’s security clearance was reportedly overruled

    UK 10-year gilt yields jumped after Mandelson vetting report, fuelling leadership-change fears and looser fiscal outlook.

    17 April 2026
    Nordea analysts expect the ECB to raise rates by 25bp four times from June as inflation persists

    Nordea forecasts four ECB 25bp hikes from June, despite ceasefire; resilient economy and sticky core inflation.

    17 April 2026
    Markets move on risk sentiment as Iran’s minister says Hormuz shipping stays open during ceasefire period

    Iran says Strait of Hormuz fully open during Lebanon ceasefire; Trump confirms passage, markets rise, dollar slips.

    17 April 2026
    Lagarde told the IMF committee that ECB inflation may exceed expectations outlined in its baseline forecast

    Lagarde warned euro area inflation uncertainty rose after Middle East war, with upside risks from wages, expectations.

    17 April 2026
    Commerzbank analysts say the International Copper Study Group expects 2026 deficits and further tightening into 2027 ahead

    ICSG now expects copper deficits through 2026-2027, despite rising Chinese output, tightening markets and supporting prices.

    17 April 2026
    GBP/JPY edges lower as Iran hints at reopening Hormuz, oil falls, and the yen outperforms sterling

    GBP/JPY dipped to 215.05 as firmer Yen, easing oil fears; resistance 216.39, support 212.92.

    17 April 2026
    BBH’s Elias Haddad says markets are consolidating, as investors monitor whether the US-Iran ceasefire endures

    Markets consolidate amid US-Iran ceasefire watch; oil under $100, stocks pause; BBH sees rangebound, bearish dollar.

    17 April 2026
    UOB strategists say GBP/USD reversed near 1.3600, with weaker momentum confining declines to 1.3495–1.3555 range

    GBP/USD retreated from near 1.3600; expected 1.3495–1.3555. Momentum fading; break below 1.3480 confirms reversal.

    17 April 2026
    Washington weighs a $20bn Iran agreement, drafting measures to curb uranium enrichment and ease conflict talks

    US-Iran talks weigh releasing $20bn frozen funds for uranium reduction, enrichment pause, and conflict-ending plan.

    17 April 2026
    ING expects USD/CAD to ease by year-end as Fed cuts weaken the dollar; Canada faces headwinds

    ING forecasts USD/CAD drifting lower by year-end on Fed cuts, despite muted Canadian support and USMCA risks.

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