Monthly Archives: April 2026
ING’s James Smith says the BoE may raise rates once in June as inflation tops 4%
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:54 pm, by davin
Bank of England held rates at 3.75%; Middle East tensions shifted expectations as ING now predicts possible June hike.
Christine Lagarde explained ECB’s April steady rates decision, warning energy costs deter investment by firms, households
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:53 pm, by davin
Lagarde said ECB held rates; growth driven by demand but conflict, energy prices heighten uncertainty, inflation risks.
After the ECB holds rates, EUR/JPY slips to 183.60 as Japan’s intervention warnings intensify
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:24 pm, by davin
EUR/JPY drops to 183.60 as ECB holds rates, inflation risks rise, and Japan hints FX intervention.
Onshift, the Australian Dollar remains broadly steady, rising 0.5% against the US Dollar amid hawkish RBA expectations
Written on April 30, 2026 at 11:23 pm, by davin
Australian Dollar gains to 0.7150 as RBA hike expectations rise; US Dollar weakens despite hawkish Fed.
In March, America’s core PCE inflation year-on-year matched forecasts, registering a 3.2% increase
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:53 pm, by davin
U.S. core PCE Price Index increased 3.2% year-over-year in March, meeting expectations and signaling steady inflation.
In March, US PCE Price Index annual inflation matched forecasts, coming in at 3.5% as expected
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:53 pm, by davin
US PCE inflation held at 3.5% year-on-year in March, matching forecasts, reflecting annual US consumer price changes.
March’s US PCE Price Index month-on-month matched expectations, rising 0.7%, aligning closely with economists’ projections
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by davin
U.S. PCE price index rose 0.7% in March, matching expectations and indicating steady consumer inflation pressures.
March saw US core PCE price index match forecasts, rising 0.3% month-on-month as expected
Written on April 30, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by davin
US core PCE prices increased 0.3% in March, matching forecasts and signaling steady inflation excluding food, energy.
Forecasts are matched as the Eurozone ECB deposits facility rate stays at 2% without any changes
Written on April 30, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by davin
European Central Bank set eurozone deposit facility rate at 2%, matching forecasts; banks earn interest on overnight deposits.
Deutsche Bank says the Fed held rates, facing four dissents since 1992, spanning dovish and hawkish views
Written on April 30, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by davin
Fed held rates, saw four dissents; Powell cited Middle East uncertainty as markets priced higher odds.
