Monthly Archives: April 2026
Rehn warns Middle East conflict damage to energy infrastructure may lift inflation, with uncertain medium-term consequences
Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:08 pm, by
Rehn warned Middle East energy infrastructure damage may prolong inflation pressures; ECB stays data-dependent and backs green transition.
Pesole says ECB officials may stay hawkish amid Gulf tensions; markets price April tightening and two more hikes
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:38 pm, by
Lagarde speaks in Washington; ECB officials stay hawkish as Gulf volatility drives tightening bets and euro outlook.
As inflation worries ease, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edge higher; traders watch US-Iran talks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:38 pm, by
US stock futures rise as oil falls, easing inflation fears; Fed cautious; Iran talks resume; bank earnings awaited.
UOB strategists say AUD/USD is overextended after rebounding, may test 0.7120 but struggle at 0.7155
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:09 pm, by
AUD/USD rebounded to 0.7101, eyes 0.7120; resistance 0.7155. Support 0.7030; multi-week bias lower.
Hauser’s stagflation warning drags the Australian Dollar below most peers, outperforming only the US Dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 7:08 pm, by
AUD sinks as RBA warns of energy-shock stagflation risks; Middle East tensions cloud outlook despite ceasefire-talk optimism.
Deutsche Bank says the S&P 500 regained pre-strike levels as markets expect de-escalation and possible US–Iran talks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:38 pm, by
S&P 500 reclaimed pre-strike level as Brent crude fell; markets expect temporary conflict, potential talks, modest gains.
For a seventh straight session, the euro rises towards 1.1800 versus the dollar amid US-Iran talks hopes
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:38 pm, by
Euro climbs seventh day, topping 1.1790 as US–Iran talk hopes boost risk appetite; markets eye inflation data.
Commerzbank states Hungary’s forint has outpaced regional peers, buoyed by regime-change hopes and better EU ties
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:08 pm, by
Hungarian forint outperforms peers as election upset boosts EU-relations hopes, prompting Commerzbank to upgrade forecasts.
Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad for renewed peace talks after weekend talks stalled
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:08 pm, by
US-Iran negotiators may return to Islamabad this week for more talks after no breakthrough; WTI slips.
Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad this week, following inconclusive initial weekend discussions
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:05 pm, by
US-Iran negotiators may return to Islamabad this week for further talks; no date set; oil fell.
