Monthly Archives: April 2026
TD Securities’ Daniel Ghali says gold tracks US hegemon perceptions, fiscal sustainability, and conflict-driven momentum for gains

Written on April 22, 2026 at 5:20 am, by
Gold’s “hegemon trade” ties bullion to US power, fiscal sustainability, and the dollar’s store-of-value role.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says UK political doubts and BoE repricing will likely dampen sterling sentiment in May elections

Written on April 22, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
Rabobank warns UK politics and shifting BoE rate expectations could weaken the pound as inflation volatility persists.
US equity futures dip as rally eases, with the S&P 500 retreating towards crucial technical support level

Written on April 22, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
US equity futures dip as S&P 500 nears anchored VWAP; oil, geopolitics, overbought signals temper rally.
US pending home sales fell year-on-year to -1.1% in March, worsening slightly from -0.8% previously

Written on April 22, 2026 at 4:21 am, by
Pending U.S. home sales slipped 1.1% year-on-year in March, extending February’s 0.8% annual decline.
US business inventories in February dropped 1.1%, missing forecasts of a 0.3% rise, data showed

Written on April 22, 2026 at 4:20 am, by
US business inventories unexpectedly fell 1.1% in February, defying forecasts for a 0.3% increase.
In February, US business inventories rose 0.4%, beating forecasts of 0.3%, according to released data

Written on April 22, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
US business inventories increased 0.4% in February, topping forecasts and signaling a faster stock build-up.
US pending home sales rose 1.5% month-on-month, beating the expected 0.1%, during March release

Written on April 22, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
Pending US home sales rose 1.5% in March, beating forecasts and signaling stronger near-term housing activity.
TD Securities says March Canadian inflation rose to 2.4%, oil-led, while core stayed soft, keeping BoC cautious
Written on April 22, 2026 at 3:21 am, by
Canada March CPI hit 2.4% y/y, below forecasts; oil lifted headline, core steady; limited market moves.
JNJ, a NYSE healthcare firm spanning MedTech and Innovative Medicine, suggests buying between 215.80 and 227.80
Written on April 22, 2026 at 3:20 am, by
JNJ forecasts bullish continuation: wave ((4)) double correction targets $227.80–$215.82 support, then rebound above $259.
ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey say oil’s priced on Iran talks, ignoring Hormuz disruptions and risks
Written on April 22, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Oil prices rise as Iran shifts on Hormuz; US–Iran talks resume, ceasefire ending risks further spikes.