Monthly Archives: April 2026
US consumers expect inflation to reach 3.4% within a year, according to New York Fed survey data

Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:37 am, by davin
New York Fed survey shows one-year inflation expectations rising to 3.4%, driven by higher petrol and food prices.
US consumers now anticipate 3.4% inflation within a year, according to New York Fed’s March survey

Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:24 am, by davin
NY Fed survey: one-year inflation expectations jump to 3.4% on fuel, food; rates likely on hold.
With Trump’s Iran deal deadline nearing, cautious markets weaken the dollar, lifting the euro versus it
Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:23 am, by davin
EUR/USD climbs as dollar softens amid Trump Iran deadline, oil risks, and shifting Fed/ECB inflation expectations.
On Tuesday, the euro strengthens versus the dollar as traders await Trump’s Iran deadline and Hormuz uncertainty
Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:08 am, by davin
Euro gains as dollar weakens amid Iran deadline fears, elevated oil, inflation risks, and diverging Fed-ECB outlook.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says Middle East tensions raise US inflation, boosting March CPI, weakening jobs indicators
Written on April 8, 2026 at 6:07 am, by davin
Middle East conflict lifts oil, boosting expected March CPI; higher petrol prices complicate Fed rate-cut outlook.
MUFG’s Halpenny warns Middle East-linked oil rises may lift US inflation, complicating the Fed’s policy plan
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:54 am, by davin
Middle East conflict lifts oil and petrol, boosting expected US inflation ahead of Friday’s March CPI report.
DBS research says gold remains range-bound and steady, yet leaning higher amid mixed geopolitical ceasefire and Hormuz tensions

Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:53 am, by davin
Gold steadies on mixed geopolitics; corrective phase persists as real yields near 2% cap upside gains.
Leow at DBS Research says gold remains steady, while geopolitical headlines keep risks tilted towards gains

Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:38 am, by davin
Gold steadies amid ceasefire rumors and Hormuz threats; high real yields cap gains, range-bound near $4,500–5,000.
TD Securities says Persian Gulf disruption and Hormuz chokepoint restrictions could keep oil at $90–100 until 2027
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:37 am, by davin
Persian Gulf disruptions and Hormuz blockages tighten oil and LNG supply, sustaining $90–100 crude, potentially higher.
TD Securities expects Persian Gulf disruptions and Hormuz bottlenecks to keep oil at $90–100 into 2027
Written on April 8, 2026 at 5:23 am, by davin
TD Securities warns Hormuz Strait disruption could tighten energy supplies, dropping inventories and boosting oil prices $50.