Monthly Archives: April 2026
EUR/GBP falls as resilient UK jobs data boosts Sterling, while worsening Eurozone sentiment weakens the Euro

Written on April 22, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
EUR/GBP edged lower as UK jobs data supported Sterling, while weak Eurozone sentiment weighed on Euro.
Markets eye geopolitical tensions as Trump tells CNBC an Iran deal is possible, amid continued military pressure
Written on April 22, 2026 at 2:21 am, by
Trump said U.S. is negotiating strongly with Iran, warned military readiness, and noted understanding with China.
NZD/USD climbs as stronger Q1 CPI boosts Kiwi, while BBH’s Haddad says RBNZ hike bets overvalued

Written on April 22, 2026 at 2:21 am, by
New Zealand Q1 CPI beat forecasts, lifting rate-hike bets; NZD/USD seen 0.5800-0.6000 amid spare capacity.
Ahead of Warsh’s confirmation hearing, XAG/USD trades near $78.20, falling 1.88% during Tuesday’s session

Written on April 22, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
Silver slips to $78.20 as markets await Warsh Fed hearing, Trump rate-cut pressure, strong US data.
BNY’s Bob Savage says risk appetite is recovering in equities, led by Asia tech; developed markets rebound faster

Written on April 22, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
Equities lead risk-appetite recovery, though holdings lag. Developed markets rebound faster; Korea and Taiwan remain weak.
On 17 April, the US Redbook Index yearly rate eased to 6.7%, down from 7% previously

Written on April 22, 2026 at 1:21 am, by
United States Redbook Index year-on-year eased to 6.7% on April 17, down 0.3 points.
The Census Bureau said US March retail sales reached $752.1bn, up 1.7%, beating 1.4% forecasts

Written on April 22, 2026 at 1:20 am, by
US retail sales climbed 1.7% in March to $752.1B, beating forecasts; dollar index edged higher.
Rabobank’s Foley says UK politics and inflation may bolster sterling, despite softened Bank of England expectations lately

Written on April 22, 2026 at 12:51 am, by
UK political uncertainty and shifting BoE rate expectations may temper sterling, while EUR/GBP edges higher.
Amid rising geopolitical and political tensions, the pound weakened as a stronger dollar drove GBP/USD near 1.3515

Written on April 22, 2026 at 12:50 am, by
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3515 as dollar strengthened; US-Iran tensions boosted safe-haven demand, capping gains.
Danske Bank reports Canada’s March headline inflation rose to 2.4% annually, slightly under forecasts, core steady

Written on April 22, 2026 at 12:21 am, by
Canada’s inflation rose to 2.4% in March; Bank of Canada signals calm, likely holding rates unchanged.