Monthly Archives: April 2026
BBH’s Elias Haddad says better risk appetite, sustained US–Iran ceasefire, lowers Brent, weakening the US dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:13 pm, by davin
Ceasefire diplomacy boosts markets: oil dips below $100, dollar weakens; DXY range-bound; fiscal credibility concerns persist.
For a second day, gold rises towards $4,800 after rebounding from $4,664, facing resistance near $4,850
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:11 pm, by davin
Gold rises toward $4,800 as US–Iran talks boost safe-haven demand; key resistance $4,850, support $4,620.
Germany’s five-year note auction yield rose slightly to 2.74%, compared with the prior 2.72% yield
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:40 pm, by davin
Germany’s 5-year note auction yield rose to 2.74%, up 0.02 points from the previous 2.72%.
Amid unresolved geopolitical tensions and sustained structural demand, OCBC strategists say gold steadied after an early dip
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:39 pm, by davin
Gold steadied after dipping, supported by geopolitical uncertainty and structural demand; near-term direction hinges on ceasefire news.
In March, America’s NFIB Business Optimism Index was 95.8, missing forecasts of 98.6
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:10 pm, by davin
NFIB’s U.S. Business Optimism Index slipped to 95.8 in March, missing expectations of 98.6.
Deutsche Bank says Brent fell under $100 as US–Iran deal hopes reduce stagflation shock fears
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:09 pm, by davin
Brent crude slipped below $100 on US–Iran deal hopes; stocks rose, futures signaled lower prices ahead.
Markets brighten as European shares follow a US rally, with UK gains lagging in the recovery
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:39 pm, by davin
Global stocks rose as oil dipped below $100; markets shifted focus to BP, earnings, and central banks.
Spain’s nine-month Letras auction yield increased to 2.461%, up from the prior 2.164% in latest results
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:38 pm, by davin
Spain’s 9-month Letras auction yield rose to 2.461% from 2.164%, increasing short-term government borrowing costs.
Spain’s 3-month Letras auction yield rose to 2.111%, up from the previous 1.964% at latest sale
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:08 pm, by davin
Spain’s 3-month Letras yield climbed to 2.111% from 1.964%, signaling higher short-term borrowing costs.
Rehn warns Middle East conflict damage to energy infrastructure may lift inflation, with uncertain medium-term consequences
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:08 pm, by davin
Rehn warned Middle East energy infrastructure damage may prolong inflation pressures; ECB stays data-dependent and backs green transition.
