Monthly Archives: April 2026
Deutsche Bank says Brent neared $100 a barrel, then eased as traders tracked US–Iran and ceasefire headlines
Written on April 17, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by
Brent nears $100, then dips as shifting US–Iran talk and ceasefire headlines drive volatile trading.
The rupee strengthens against the dollar as RBI offers special credit lines to state oil importers
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by
Rupee strengthens as RBI offers oil refiners dollar credit lines; USD/INR dips, easing pressure from oil prices.
BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the Iran conflict increases chances of accumulating pressures across markets globally
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by
BoE’s Breeden warns Middle East war raises risk of simultaneous market stresses, citing leverage and opacity.
Rabobank’s Molly Schwartz says CAD beat USD as yields shifted, pulling USD/CAD down towards 1.37
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by
Canadian dollar outperformed US dollar; USD/CAD closed 1.37. Oil boosted yields; trade talks, housing starts awaited.
Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus fell to €7B in February, down from €12.1B previously
Written on April 17, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by
Eurozone’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus slipped to €7bn in February, down from €12.1bn previously.
February saw the Eurozone’s seasonally unadjusted trade surplus reach €11.5B, undershooting forecasts of €11.7B
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
Eurozone February trade balance totaled €11.5 billion, missing €11.7 billion expectations by €0.2 billion, non-seasonally adjusted.
BNY’s Bob Savage says global equities neared records, lifted by Q1 earnings hopes, despite macro headwinds
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
Global equities rebound near records on Q1 earnings optimism, ceasefire hopes; correlations complicate allocations, emerging markets lag.
Despite Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, markets remain cautious, as investors monitor forex moves and broader risk sentiment
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by
Markets stay risk-averse as US-Iran talks loom; ceasefire claims conflict; dollar steady, stocks mixed, gold stable.
Gold remains subdued below $4,800 on third day, as firm dollar and Hormuz risks curb demand
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by
Gold holds below $4,800 as Middle East diplomacy and dollar strength offset Fed-cut hopes, pressuring prices.
With Hormuz risks and firmer Dollar, NZD/USD retreats again, remaining under 0.5900 after 0.5925 peak
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by
NZD/USD dips below 0.5900 as geopolitical risks and cautious Fed-cut expectations support a firmer US Dollar.
