Monthly Archives: April 2026
Week Ahead: Fed Pressure Builds
Written on April 27, 2026 at 4:08 am, by
Gold faces a key test as US Core PCE, GDP data and Fed leadership risk shape XAUUSD, USDX and risk sentiment. | VT Markets
DBS economist Samuel Tse ties CNY curve steepening to US-Iran ceasefire and resilient Chinese Q1 growth
Written on April 25, 2026 at 5:27 am, by josephine
CNY rates steepened as ceasefire and strong Q1 growth lifted sentiment; bond inflows robust, PBoC cautious.
TD Securities expects BoC’s April MPR to assume Brent at $90 and WTI at $85, up from $55 baseline
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:29 pm, by josephine
TD Securities expects Bank of Canada to assume higher oil prices, boosting inflation outlook, possibly with analysis.
Holidays are Up in the Air: Airline Stocks in Holding Pattern
Written on April 24, 2026 at 8:20 pm, by
Airline earnings look decent on the surface, but Q1 was cushioned by pre-war ticket prices. As fuel costs bite into Q2 and Q3, the real divergence between carriers begins. Here’s how to read it. | Opinion
Economists expect the ECB to hold rates in April, while chances of a June rise increase steadily
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:31 pm, by josephine
Reuters poll: economists overwhelmingly expect ECB to hold 2% in April, with some anticipating June hike.
Commerzbank economists expect the Fed to hold rates at 3.50%–3.75%, delaying cuts amid persistent inflation and oil shocks
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:28 pm, by josephine
Commerzbank expects Fed to hold 3.50%–3.75% amid persistent inflation, oil-driven pressures; cuts possibly late-year, dollar weaker.
Iran’s deputy president warned America of retaliation, threatening oil facility attacks from states hosting strikes
Written on April 24, 2026 at 1:26 pm, by josephine
Iran warns US “eye for an eye” over oil strikes; Tehran threatens regional facilities; US briefs Operation Epic Fury.
April’s Germany IFO Expectations registered 83.3, falling short of the 85 forecast, according to latest readings
Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:53 am, by josephine
Germany’s IFO Expectations index fell to 83.3 in April, missing forecasts and signalling weaker business outlook.
OCBC strategists note USD/JPY nears 160 as safe-haven Dollar demand grows and Japan signals intervention readiness
Written on April 24, 2026 at 10:26 am, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 160 on safe-haven demand; BoJ decision and possible Japan intervention keep volatility elevated.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Apr 24 ,2026
Written on April 24, 2026 at 8:43 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
