Monthly Archives: April 2026
ABN AMRO’s senior economist says global manufacturing PMI fell to 51.3, with Iran conflict disrupting supply chains
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:31 am, by
Global manufacturing PMI slipped in March amid US/Israel–Iran conflict escalation, supply disruptions, and rising global inflation.
Sterling remains supported, with GBP/USD above 1.3400 as fragile truce and poor risk mood persist

Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:30 am, by
GBP/USD climbed above 1.3400 to 1.3441 as Pound held firm despite fragile truce uncertainty.
A US 30-year bond auction produced a 4.876% yield, marginally above the previous 4.871% rate

Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:01 am, by
U.S. 30-year bond auction cleared at 4.876% yield, slightly above the previous 4.871% level.
Following Netanyahu’s Lebanon negotiations, the Dow Jones rose 300 points, extending a two-day ceasefire rebound

Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:01 am, by
US stocks extended rally as Middle East tensions eased; Dow topped 48,000, oil volatile, inflation data awaited.
AUD/USD rises for a fourth session, with de-escalation hopes from a US–Iran ceasefire weakening the Dollar
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:31 am, by
AUD/USD nears three-week highs as dollar weakens on ceasefire; Middle East tensions and US inflation data.
Trading around 158.90, USD/JPY stays firm as PCE and strong US data support tougher Fed outlook

Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:30 am, by
USD/JPY steadied near 158.90 as strong PCE inflation reinforced expectations for higher US rates longer.
The Canadian Dollar rebounds as USD/CAD drops near 1.3800, though ceasefire-driven momentum appears to fade
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:02 am, by
USD/CAD slid 1% to 1.3800 as US-Iran ceasefire hit dollar, oil, and rate expectations.
Sterling stays supported as GBP/USD rises above 1.3400, despite fragile Middle East truce and risk declines

Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:01 am, by
GBP/USD climbed above 1.3400 as Middle East tensions, firmer US inflation, and mixed Fed/BoE expectations weighed.
Netanyahu orders immediate direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah disarmament and establishing formal peace between nations
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:31 am, by
Netanyahu ordered direct Israel-Lebanon talks soon, focusing on Hezbollah disarmament and formal peace, amid Iranian resistance.
The US four-week bill auction yield fell to 3.56%, down from the prior 3.62%

Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:30 am, by
U.S. auctioned 4-week Treasury bills, with yield dropping to 3.56% from 3.62% previously.