Monthly Archives: April 2026
DBS economists say China’s Q1 2026 growth hit 5.0%, exports and output strong, demand weak
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth hit 5.0%, driven by exports and industry; domestic demand stayed weak.
Gold climbs above $4,850, gaining 1.5% as Hormuz reopens, easing tensions and weakening the US Dollar
Written on April 18, 2026 at 1:55 am, by josephine
Gold jumped above $4,850 as Hormuz reopened, oil plunged, dollar weakened, and Fed easing expectations grew.
Gold advances as Hormuz reopens, oil tumbles, easing inflation and boosting expectations of forthcoming Federal Reserve cuts
Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:22 pm, by josephine
Gold climbed as hopes of a US-Iran deal reopened Hormuz, sinking oil and boosting Fed cut bets.
Commerzbank analysts say the International Copper Study Group expects 2026 deficits and further tightening into 2027 ahead
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:54 pm, by josephine
ICSG now expects copper deficits through 2026-2027, despite rising Chinese output, tightening markets and supporting prices.
The rupee strengthens against the dollar as RBI offers special credit lines to state oil importers
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:55 pm, by josephine
Rupee strengthens as RBI offers oil refiners dollar credit lines; USD/INR dips, easing pressure from oil prices.
Weekly Dynamic Leverage Schedule Notification – Apr 17 ,2026
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:29 pm, by lucky
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BNY’s Bob Savage says global equities neared records, lifted by Q1 earnings hopes, despite macro headwinds
Written on April 17, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
Global equities rebound near records on Q1 earnings optimism, ceasefire hopes; correlations complicate allocations, emerging markets lag.
With Hormuz risks and firmer Dollar, NZD/USD retreats again, remaining under 0.5900 after 0.5925 peak
Written on April 17, 2026 at 12:56 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD dips below 0.5900 as geopolitical risks and cautious Fed-cut expectations support a firmer US Dollar.
Deutsche Bank strategists say the S&P 500 hit a fresh record, while Nasdaq extended a 12-session streak
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
S&P 500 and NASDAQ hit record highs as Brent oil surged; Deutsche Bank highlights rare 11-day rally.
China’s EV Industry: A Growing Global Force
Written on April 17, 2026 at 11:12 am, by
China’s EV market is expanding rapidly, with rising exports, tech advancements, and lithium price dynamics. Key automakers like BYD and Tesla are central to this shift. | Opinion
