Monthly Archives: April 2026
Danske’s researchers expect Japan’s March CPI ex-fresh food to remain subdued near 1.8%, amid safe-haven demand
Written on April 23, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by
Japan CPI seen steady at 1.8%; subsidies temper inflation as PMI eases; Treasuries rise on tensions.
April’s Eurozone flash HCOB Composite PMI slipped unexpectedly to 48.6, undershooting forecasts of 50.2
Written on April 23, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by
Eurozone Composite PMI slid to 48.6 in April as services contracted; manufacturing expanded; EUR/USD steady.
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI exceeded forecasts, recording 52.2 versus an expected 50.8 in April
Written on April 23, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2 in April, beating 50.8 forecast, signaling expansion.
April saw Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI at 48.6, falling short of the 50.2 forecast
Written on April 23, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by
Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI fell to 48.6 in April, missing forecasts, signaling business activity contraction overall.
In April, Eurozone HCOB Services PMI fell to 47.4, missing the forecast of 49.8
Written on April 23, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI slipped to 47.4 in April, missing 49.8 forecast, signaling services contraction.
Gold steadies below $4,700 as a strengthening US dollar continues pressuring prices during the European session
Written on April 23, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
Gold weakened below $4,700 as dollar rose; US-Iran tensions, inflation fears, and Fed stance pressured.
Amid worsening US-Iran tensions, the Australian Dollar slips, leaving AUD/USD hovering near 0.7150 against USD
Written on April 23, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
AUD/USD slipped near 0.7150 as Middle East tensions dampened sentiment despite stronger Australian preliminary PMIs.
UOB strategists expect AUD/USD to trade between 0.7130–0.7180, within a 0.7060–0.7210 three-week range
Written on April 23, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by
UOB forecasts AUD/USD 0.7130–0.7180 next day; 0.7060–0.7210 weeks; downtrend targets 0.6765 if broken.
Germany’s HCOB Services PMI registered 46.9 in April, undershooting the 50.3 market forecast markedly
Written on April 23, 2026 at 6:20 pm, by
Germany’s HCOB Services PMI fell to 46.9 in April, missing forecasts, signaling contraction in services activity.
What Are Bonds? Bond Basics in Finance and Investment Strategies
Written on April 23, 2026 at 5:55 pm, by edward
Key Takeaways: What Are Bonds? A Simple Definition What are bonds? They are simply loans. When you buy a bond, you lend money to a government, a municipality, or a company. In return, the issuer promises to pay you regular interest and return your original investment on a fixed date in the future. Think of Continue Reading
