Monthly Archives: April 2026
Williams expects inflation at 2.75–3% this year as energy costs rise and supply disruptions emerge
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:19 pm, by josephine
John Williams warns of early supply chain disruptions, Middle East war boosting inflation; Fed policy steady, outlook uncertain.
Netflix shares display an unfinished bullish Elliott Wave pattern, implying further gains towards 115.00–130.00 before completion
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
Netflix remains in unfinished Elliott Wave uptrend, targeting 115–130, invalidated below 75.11, bullish structure intact.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says AUD leads G10 year-to-date as hawkish RBA policy bets lift AUD/USD
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:49 pm, by josephine
AUD leads G10 year-to-date as markets price further RBA tightening, supported by firm labour data, hawkish stance.
US initial jobless claims’ four-week average rose to 209.75K in April, from 209.5K previously
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:22 pm, by josephine
Four-week average of US initial jobless claims edged up to 209.75K for week ending April 10.
US initial jobless claims totalled 207K, undershooting the 215K forecast for early April release
Written on April 16, 2026 at 4:19 pm, by josephine
US initial jobless claims fell to 207,000 in week ending April 10, below 215,000 forecast.
TD Securities says UK February GDP exceeded forecasts, driven by strong services, production and construction, though MPC wary
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:52 pm, by josephine
UK GDP rose 0.5% in February, beating forecasts as services, production and construction strengthened, lifting Q1 outlook.
During European trading, GBP/USD edges down near 1.3545, failing to sustain gains beyond 1.3600 resistance
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:49 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3545 as dollar firmed; UK GDP jump lifted pair, but resistance capped gains.
ING’s Chris Turner says the Dollar is pressured by risk rallies, yet enduring decline conditions remain absent
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:23 pm, by josephine
Risk appetite lifts and Middle East de-escalation weigh on dollar, but rates, demand, growth headwinds limit declines.
After Eurozone inflation rose, EUR/JPY slipped 0.15%, hovering near 187.30 and consolidating above 187.00
Written on April 16, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
EUR/JPY dips to 187.30 as Eurozone inflation revised higher; traders await ECB signals and Japan currency talks.
In Europe, GBP/USD slips to about 1.3545, stalling after failing to clear 1.3600 resistance
Written on April 16, 2026 at 2:53 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD dipped to 1.3545 as dollar firmed; UK GDP beat forecasts; traders watched US-Iran ceasefire developments closely.