Monthly Archives: April 2026
DBS’s Radhika Rao says India’s post-conflict data shows rising wholesale inflation, CPI edging up, with WPI climbing further
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:21 am, by
India’s post-conflict data shows firmer wholesale inflation, modest CPI rise; bond yields range-bound, liquidity ample.
Williams said rates suit a riskier economy, as Middle East conflict affects prices and commodity availability
Written on April 17, 2026 at 4:20 am, by
Williams says Fed rates are appropriate as Iran war adds uncertainty, commodity shocks, cyber risks, and higher inflation.
BNP Paribas says Latin American central banks diverge: Chile, Peru pause easing; Mexico might cut once more if tensions ease
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
Latin American central banks diverge as inflation risks rise: Chile, Peru pause cuts; Colombia hikes; Brazil slows.
They reported EIA natural gas storage rose 59B, beating April forecasts of 55B in the United States
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
EIA reported a 59Bcf natural gas storage build for week ending April 10, beating 55Bcf forecasts.
USD/CHF rises to 0.7828 as the Dollar rebounds, weighing on the Franc amid mixed US data
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:21 am, by
USD/CHF rose as dollar rebounded; easing safe-haven demand, Iran talks, SNB uncertainty, mixed US data.
Standard Chartered economists report China’s first-quarter GDP rose 5.0% annually, beating forecasts, helped by exports and investment rebound
Written on April 17, 2026 at 3:21 am, by
China’s Q1 GDP beat forecasts on exports and investment; retail stabilized, housing weak, easing March momentum.
Silver slips to around $78.60, down 0.49%, as Fed caution and US-Iran talks curb demand
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Silver hovered near $78.60, easing as ceasefire hopes lifted risk appetite; oil tensions supported inflation concerns.
UK NIESR’s three-month GDP estimate rose to 0.6%, up from the prior 0.3% reading
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:50 am, by
NIESR estimates UK GDP grew 0.6% in three months to March, up from 0.3% previously.
After rising 21% in twelve days, NVIDIA approaches a gap-fill as AI chip leader worldwide
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:21 am, by
NVIDIA surged 21% from March pivot; eyes on $206.88 gap fill, then $211–$212 resistance zone.
Japanese equities hit record highs, yet overseas allocations and yen hedges lag, keeping JPY under pressure
Written on April 17, 2026 at 2:21 am, by
Nikkei hits record highs, but foreign Japan allocations and yen hedges lag; BOJ rate-rise expectations drive.
