Monthly Archives: April 2026
Unlike previous Mondays, it failed to stabilise; after filling Sunday’s bearish gap, the S&P 500 rose
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:45 am, by josephine
S&P 500 rebounded despite weak breadth, rotating sectors, falling tech and energy, supportive credit, persistent geopolitical risks.
Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says March PMIs signal expansion, aided by restocking, spending, exports, and services uptick
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:45 am, by josephine
China’s March PMIs returned to expansion; restocking and exports helped, but domestic demand stayed weak.
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warns oil-driven inflation may persist, risking rates stuck nearer 3% for policymakers
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:45 am, by josephine
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warned inflation remains top risk, could stick near 3%, needs firm Fed action.
AUD/USD rises as a weaker US Dollar and easing Middle East tensions boost the risk-sensitive Australian Dollar
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:44 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounds to 0.6885 as weaker dollar, hopes of Middle East de-escalation lift risk appetite.
Hungary’s January wage rise reflects one-off security bonuses, while underlying growth weakens and labour prospects soften
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:44 am, by josephine
Hungary’s wage surge was bonus‑inflated; underlying growth around 8.3%, boosting demand but raising job‑cut risks.
Despite risk-off sentiment and Iran threats, GBP/USD rises slightly as weak US jobs data undermines dollar
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:44 am, by josephine
The Pound edged higher as Iran threat fueled caution, while the Dollar recovered and GBP/USD reached 1.3190.
Commerzbank’s Stamer says March eurozone inflation hit 2.5% from Iran-war energy rises; core eased 2.3%
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:43 am, by josephine
Euro zone inflation hit 2.5% in March; Iran War energy surge lifts prices, easing pressure for ECB hikes.
Middle East peace optimism pushes DXY down 0.50%, dipping under 100 for first time since mid-March
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:43 am, by josephine
Dollar index drops 0.5% below 100 as risk sentiment improves; mixed U.S. data and key releases loom.
EUR/USD climbs as the Dollar softens amid Middle East calming hopes, ending the Euro’s five-day slide
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:43 am, by josephine
EUR/USD climbed 0.75% as dollar eased; Middle East tensions, oil surge, and Eurozone inflation shaped sentiment.
Investors lifted the Dow 500 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.5% and 2% amid Iran peace hopes
Written on April 1, 2026 at 1:42 am, by josephine
US stocks rallied to end March, led by tech, as easing US-Iran tensions lifted sentiment.
