New Zealand Q1 CPI beat forecasts, lifting rate-hike bets; NZD/USD seen 0.5800-0.6000 amid spare capacity.
Silver slips to $78.20 as markets await Warsh Fed hearing, Trump rate-cut pressure, strong US data.
Equities lead risk-appetite recovery, though holdings lag. Developed markets rebound faster; Korea and Taiwan remain weak.
United States Redbook Index year-on-year eased to 6.7% on April 17, down 0.3 points.
US retail sales climbed 1.7% in March to $752.1B, beating forecasts; dollar index edged higher.
UK political uncertainty and shifting BoE rate expectations may temper sterling, while EUR/GBP edges higher.
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3515 as dollar strengthened; US-Iran tensions boosted safe-haven demand, capping gains.
Canada’s inflation rose to 2.4% in March; Bank of Canada signals calm, likely holding rates unchanged.
US retail sales grew 4% year-on-year in March, accelerating from the prior month’s 3.7% increase.
US Retail Sales jumped 1.7% in March, beating forecasts of 1.4% and signaling stronger consumer spending.
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