Monthly Archives: April 2026
Commerzbank’s Dr Henry Hao says March PMIs signal expansion, aided by restocking, spending, exports, and services uptick
Written on April 1, 2026 at 9:00 am, by
China’s March PMIs returned to expansion; restocking and exports helped, but domestic demand stayed weak.
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warns oil-driven inflation may persist, risking rates stuck nearer 3% for policymakers
Written on April 1, 2026 at 8:31 am, by
Kansas City Fed’s Schmid warned inflation remains top risk, could stick near 3%, needs firm Fed action.
AUD/USD rises as a weaker US Dollar and easing Middle East tensions boost the risk-sensitive Australian Dollar
Written on April 1, 2026 at 8:30 am, by
AUD/USD rebounds to 0.6885 as weaker dollar, hopes of Middle East de-escalation lift risk appetite.
Hungary’s January wage rise reflects one-off security bonuses, while underlying growth weakens and labour prospects soften
Written on April 1, 2026 at 8:01 am, by
Hungary’s wage surge was bonus‑inflated; underlying growth around 8.3%, boosting demand but raising job‑cut risks.
Despite risk-off sentiment and Iran threats, GBP/USD rises slightly as weak US jobs data undermines dollar
Written on April 1, 2026 at 8:00 am, by
The Pound edged higher as Iran threat fueled caution, while the Dollar recovered and GBP/USD reached 1.3190.
Commerzbank’s Stamer says March eurozone inflation hit 2.5% from Iran-war energy rises; core eased 2.3%
Written on April 1, 2026 at 7:31 am, by
Euro zone inflation hit 2.5% in March; Iran War energy surge lifts prices, easing pressure for ECB hikes.
Middle East peace optimism pushes DXY down 0.50%, dipping under 100 for first time since mid-March
Written on April 1, 2026 at 7:30 am, by
Dollar index drops 0.5% below 100 as risk sentiment improves; mixed U.S. data and key releases loom.
EUR/USD climbs as the Dollar softens amid Middle East calming hopes, ending the Euro’s five-day slide
Written on April 1, 2026 at 7:01 am, by
EUR/USD climbed 0.75% as dollar eased; Middle East tensions, oil surge, and Eurozone inflation shaped sentiment.
Investors lifted the Dow 500 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.5% and 2% amid Iran peace hopes
Written on April 1, 2026 at 7:00 am, by
US stocks rallied to end March, led by tech, as easing US-Iran tensions lifted sentiment.
Sterling rises slightly versus the Dollar as soft US jobs figures outweigh worsening risk sentiment and threats
Written on April 1, 2026 at 6:31 am, by
Sterling edged higher after Iran IRGC threat reports; soft US jobs data weighed on dollar, GBP/USD steady.
