Monthly Archives: April 2026
BNY’s Bob Savage says Q1 S&P 500 earnings remain strong; guidance mixed; semiconductors, AI, energy lead, defence lags
Written on April 24, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by
S&P 500 earnings rise 15%; beats mostly modest. Guidance uneven, AI-led rally continues; oil volatility risks outlook.
April’s Germany IFO Expectations registered 83.3, falling short of the 85 forecast, according to latest readings
Written on April 24, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by
Germany’s IFO Expectations index fell to 83.3 in April, missing forecasts and signalling weaker business outlook.
Germany’s April IFO current assessment missed forecasts, registering 85.4 rather than the expected 86.2
Written on April 24, 2026 at 7:20 pm, by
Germany’s Ifo current assessment index fell to 85.4 in April, missing expectations and signalling weaker conditions.
How to Trade Indices
Written on April 24, 2026 at 7:09 pm, by edward
Key Takeaways: How to Trade Indices: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Beyond If you have ever watched financial news and wondered what it means when the S&P 500 rises or the FTSE 100 drops, you have already encountered indices. A stock market index tracks the performance of a group of shares, giving you a Continue Reading
Germany’s April IFO business climate undershot forecasts, recording 84.4 versus the expected 85.5
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
Germany’s Ifo business climate index fell to 84.4 in April, missing expectations and signaling weaker sentiment.
WTI crude hovers near $94, consolidating after a three-day surge amid fading US-Iran peace expectations
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
WTI near $94.45 after $97 peak; Middle East tensions lifted prices despite surprise U.S. stock build.
UOB strategists say GBP/USD may dip to 1.3440, with 1.3400 unlikely; momentum remains mildly negative
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by
GBP/USD dipped to 1.3448, rebounded to 1.3467; bears may retest 1.3440 or 1.3400 soon.
Amid sturdy support, the S&P 500 appears poised to extend gains, with further upside likely
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by
S&P 500 holds gains, stays bullish; upside possible if support holds and resistance breaks, despite uncertainty.
What Are Indices in Trading?
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:06 pm, by edward
Key Takeaways: Understanding Indices in Trading: Your Gateway to Global Markets If you have ever wondered what are indices in trading, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions new traders ask, and the answer is surprisingly straightforward. An index is a statistical measure that tracks the performance of a selected Continue Reading
OCBC strategists note USD/JPY nears 160 as safe-haven Dollar demand grows and Japan signals intervention readiness
Written on April 24, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by
USD/JPY nears 160 on safe-haven demand; BoJ decision and possible Japan intervention keep volatility elevated.
