Monthly Archives: April 2026
WTI crude rose 2.5% to around $90.45, as Hormuz disruption eased US-Iran peace hopes
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
WTI climbed 2.5% to $90.45 amid Hormuz shipping disruptions, as markets monitor potential renewed US-Iran talks.
USD/CAD remains under pressure as high oil supports the Canadian dollar, with US-Iran talks watched
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
USD/CAD hit March lows as oil surged on Hormuz disruption; dollar steadied, inflation and data watched.
Without fresh updates, the equity rally weakens, relying on US–Iran talks, IG’s Chris Beauchamp says
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:21 am, by
Equity rally eased amid limited peace talk news; focus shifts to US-Iran talks and Netflix earnings.
Trump announced via Truth Social that Israel and Lebanon will begin a ten-day ceasefire at 5pm ET
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:20 am, by
Trump claims Lebanon and Israel agreed a 10-day ceasefire starting Thursday 5pm ET after Washington talks.
At the US four-week bill auction, yields increased from 3.56% previously to 3.595%
Written on April 17, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
U.S. 4-week Treasury bill auction yield rose to 3.595%, up 0.035 percentage points from 3.56%.
USD/JPY rises towards 159.20 as Middle East tensions and central bank divergence bolster the US Dollar
Written on April 17, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
USD/JPY rebounds toward 159.20 as safe-haven Dollar demand rises; yen pressured by cautious Bank of Japan stance.
During a Washington, DC policy discussion, Fed’s Stephen Miran backed three or possibly four cuts this year
Written on April 17, 2026 at 5:21 am, by
Miran urged Fed caution, guided by data; expects three or four rate cuts as inflation risks persist.
EUR/USD slips to 1.1770 as the US Dollar rebounds, ending an eight-session winning streak
Written on April 17, 2026 at 5:21 am, by
EUR/USD fell to 1.1770 as dollar rebounded; Eurozone inflation revised higher, ECB cautious, US data mixed.
James Smith expects UK rates unchanged until 2026; growth slows as inflation nears 4%, wages fall
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
ING warns UK growth may slow; inflation near 4%, real wages fall, and Bank Rate stays 3.75% through 2026.
Colombia’s annual retail sales rose 10.9%, exceeding forecasts of 9.8%, reported for February
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:50 am, by
Colombia’s retail sales rose 10.9% year-on-year in February, beating the 9.8% forecast expectations.
