Monthly Archives: April 2026
BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the Iran conflict increases chances of accumulating pressures across markets globally

Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
BoE’s Breeden warns Middle East war raises risk of simultaneous market stresses, citing leverage and opacity.
Rabobank’s Molly Schwartz says CAD beat USD as yields shifted, pulling USD/CAD down towards 1.37
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
Canadian dollar outperformed US dollar; USD/CAD closed 1.37. Oil boosted yields; trade talks, housing starts awaited.
Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus fell to €7B in February, down from €12.1B previously
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by davin
Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus slipped to €7bn in February, down from €12.1bn previously.
February saw the Eurozone’s seasonally unadjusted trade surplus reach €11.5B, undershooting forecasts of €11.7B
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Eurozone February trade balance totaled €11.5 billion, missing €11.7 billion expectations by €0.2 billion, non-seasonally adjusted.
BNY’s Bob Savage says global equities neared records, lifted by Q1 earnings hopes, despite macro headwinds

Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Global equities rebound near records on Q1 earnings optimism, ceasefire hopes; correlations complicate allocations, emerging markets lag.
Despite Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, markets remain cautious, as investors monitor forex moves and broader risk sentiment

Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
Markets stay risk-averse as US-Iran talks loom; ceasefire claims conflict; dollar steady, stocks mixed, gold stable.
Gold remains subdued below $4,800 on third day, as firm dollar and Hormuz risks curb demand

Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by davin
Gold holds below $4,800 as Middle East diplomacy and dollar strength offset Fed-cut hopes, pressuring prices.
With Hormuz risks and firmer Dollar, NZD/USD retreats again, remaining under 0.5900 after 0.5925 peak

Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by davin
NZD/USD dips below 0.5900 as geopolitical risks and cautious Fed-cut expectations support a firmer US Dollar.
During European hours, the DXY trades near 98.30, extending a two-day rise below 98.50 EMA
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by davin
DXY near 98.30 stays bearish in descending channel; support 97.50, resistance 99.10; breakouts target 95.56/100.64.
Commerzbank economists say advanced economies will experience less harm despite steeper global oil output declines than 1970s
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by davin
IEA says Iran War cuts 10 million barrels daily; prices rise modestly; lower oil intensity eases impact.