Monthly Archives: April 2026
Scotiabank strategists say USD/JPY remains rangebound; yen lags G10 peers, with flat RSI showing weak momentum

Written on April 23, 2026 at 4:21 am, by
USD/JPY remains rangebound as yen underperforms G10; weak trade balance noted, focus shifts to March CPI, BoJ.
Charter Communications shares fell 70% from 2021 peaks, now near $240, with lows warranting attention
Written on April 23, 2026 at 4:21 am, by
Charter’s shares plunged 70%; inverse head-and-shoulders broke neckline, signaling reversal, with retest confirming support and continuation.
Rabobank strategists warn Iran conflict may raise Eurozone inflation while lowering GDP, increasing stagflation risk
Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
Iran war fuels Eurozone stagflation fears: higher energy-driven inflation through 2027, weaker growth, rising rates and risks.
S&P 500 stayed resilient at the open, as Kevin Warsh testimony and ceasefire expiry heightened tensions

Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
S&P 500 held steady early; ceasefire lapsed and Warsh hearing spurred risk-off, then Trump extended truce.
TD Securities says March UK CPI hit 3.3% annually, with fuel-driven post-conflict effects keeping BoE cautious

Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:21 am, by
UK March CPI held at 3.3%; energy lifted prices, services rose to 4.5%, core eased 3.1%.
Economists polled by Reuters expect the Fed to hold rates until September, then begin cautious cuts

Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:20 am, by
Reuters poll: economists shift to “higher for longer” Fed rates as PCE inflation forecasts rise.
Eurozone consumer confidence fell to -20.6 in April, worsening from the prior -16.3 reading

Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Eurozone consumer confidence slid to -20.6 in April from -16.3, down 4.3 points, staying negative.
Trump and Pakistani sources suggest US–Iran talks could resume by Friday, according to the New York Post
Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:50 am, by
New York Post says US-Iran talks may resume Friday; Iran undecided as markets, dollar remain steady overall.
OCBC strategists say oil-led inflation fears boost yields, tightening conditions and supporting US dollar strength amid risk-off sentiment
Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:21 am, by
Oil-led inflation tightens financial conditions, lifting yields and dollar, weakening risk appetite amid stagflation concerns.
The Dollar Index stays near weekly highs as a US naval blockade weakens prospects for prolonging Iran ceasefire
Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:21 am, by
US Dollar Index steadies near one-week highs as Iran ceasefire extension and elevated oil prices support DXY.