Monthly Archives: April 2026
NZD/USD holds near 0.5890 as safe-haven demand lifts the dollar amid stalled US-Iran peace talks
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by davin
NZD/USD slipped below 0.5900 as stronger safe-haven US Dollar, Fed outlook, and RBNZ expectations pressured.
Italy’s March monthly Producer Price Index rose 4.4%, reversing February’s 0.4% decline
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by davin
Italy’s producer prices jumped 4.4% in March, reversing February’s 0.4% decline and signaling accelerating cost pressures.
In March, Italy’s annual producer prices rose to 4.2%, reversing the prior 2.7% decline
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:24 pm, by davin
Italy’s producer prices rose 4.2% in March, reversing a 2.7% annual fall and returning to growth.
BoJ held rates at 0.75% on a 6–3 vote, while three hawks urged a 25bp rise
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by davin
Bank of Japan held rates at 0.75% amid dissent, Middle East risks, higher oil raising inflation forecasts.
Deutsche Bank analysts say US equities outperform, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs amid global caution
Written on April 28, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by davin
US stocks hit record highs as Nvidia surged, lifting Mag-7; semiconductors dipped after an 18-session streak.
During European hours, EUR/CAD hovers near 1.5960, with euro weakness exceeding Canadian dollar declines amid safe-haven demand
Written on April 28, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by davin
EUR/CAD hovered near 1.5950 as safe-haven demand rose; ECB and BoC expected to hold rates.
Italy’s year-on-year industrial sales rose to 0.5% in February, recovering from -1% previously
Written on April 28, 2026 at 8:24 pm, by davin
Italy’s non-seasonally adjusted industrial sales rose 0.5% year-on-year in February, reversing January’s 1% decline.
Italy’s seasonally adjusted industrial sales rose 0.6% month-on-month in February, reversing January’s 0.3% fall
Written on April 28, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by davin
Italy’s industrial sales increased 0.6% in February, rebounding from January’s 0.3% decline, signaling improved demand.
Gold hovers near a three-week low as the stronger US dollar keeps pressure ahead of FOMC
Written on April 28, 2026 at 7:54 pm, by davin
Gold nears three-week low as stronger dollar pressures prices; Fed expectations temper losses amid Middle East tensions.
UniCredit Bank’s Austrian manufacturing PMI slipped to 51.2 from 52.4, signalling softer factory activity
Written on April 28, 2026 at 7:53 pm, by davin
Austria’s UniCredit Bank Manufacturing PMI dipped to 51.2 in April from 52.4, still signaling expansion.
