Monthly Archives: April 2026
Michiel Tukker of ING expects no April hike, as oil volatility leaves markets pricing rises later
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:49 pm, by josephine
ING’s Tukker doubts ECB April hike; oil volatility complicates outlook. Markets still see June rise, more.
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack told CNBC sustained elevated energy prices may lift inflation yet restrain growth
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
Hammack says watch energy prices; Fed likely holds rates, inflation still above target, reserves and independence crucial.
Scotiabank strategists say CAD remains slightly weaker, yet undervaluation narrows; further gains require reduced USD haven demand
Written on April 15, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
Scotiabank sees Canadian dollar slightly weaker, narrowing undervaluation; USD/CAD range-bound, bearish trend persists; key support/resistance noted.
BBH expects DXY to stay rangebound, with risk sentiment bottomed and rate differentials driving it henceforth
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by josephine
BBH sees DXY rangebound at 96-100, driven by rate differentials as risk sentiment stabilizes post-March.
Standard Chartered expects Japan’s 2026 growth at 0.7% and inflation 2.0%, driven by oil prices and yen weakness
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:49 pm, by josephine
Standard Chartered cuts Japan 2026 GDP to 0.7%, lifts CPI to 2.0%; BoJ tightening delayed to Q3 2026.
March saw the United States’ year-on-year Import Price Index rise to 2.1% from 1.3%
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:22 pm, by josephine
U.S. Import Price Index increased 2.1% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 1.3% in the previous reading.
In March, America’s annual export price index rose to 5.6%, up from 3.5% previously
Written on April 15, 2026 at 6:19 pm, by josephine
U.S. export price index increased 5.6% year-on-year in March, accelerating from 3.5% in the prior period.
In February, Canada’s monthly wholesale sales rose 2%, undershooting forecasts of 2.3%
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by josephine
Canada’s wholesale sales rose 2% in February, missing expectations of 2.3%, signaling slightly slower growth.
In March, America’s monthly Import Price Index rose 0.8%, falling short of the 2% forecast
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:49 pm, by josephine
US Import Price Index rose 0.8% in March, missing forecasts of 2%, indicating slower-than-expected import inflation.
In March, US export prices rose 1.6% month-on-month, exceeding the forecast 1.5% estimate by analysts
Written on April 15, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
U.S. Export Price Index increased 1.6% month-on-month in March, surpassing forecasts for a 1.5% rise.
