Monthly Archives: April 2026
TD Securities reports RBA now sounds hawkish, as Hauser doubts existing policy will curb inflation pressures
Written on April 14, 2026 at 3:49 pm, by josephine
RBA’s Hauser warns inflation remains too high; board lacks confidence current cash rate will hit 2–3% target.
Rabobank analysts say final March Eurozone CPI will clarify Hormuz energy shock effects and EU politics impact
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
Eurozone March CPI awaited; Hormuz energy shock impact eyed. Hungary may lift Ukraine loan veto; EU debates majority voting.
NZD/USD approaches 0.5900, up 0.5%, as the Kiwi strengthens on risk-on sentiment across peers
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:49 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD climbed near 0.5900 as risk appetite improved; dollar weakened amid US-Iran talks and PPI focus.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says better risk appetite, sustained US–Iran ceasefire, lowers Brent, weakening the US dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:28 pm, by josephine
Ceasefire diplomacy boosts markets: oil dips below $100, dollar weakens; DXY range-bound; fiscal credibility concerns persist.
For a second day, gold rises towards $4,800 after rebounding from $4,664, facing resistance near $4,850
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:25 pm, by josephine
Gold rises toward $4,800 as US–Iran talks boost safe-haven demand; key resistance $4,850, support $4,620.
Germany’s five-year note auction yield rose slightly to 2.74%, compared with the prior 2.72% yield
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:22 pm, by josephine
Germany’s 5-year note auction yield rose to 2.74%, up 0.02 points from the previous 2.72%.
Amid unresolved geopolitical tensions and sustained structural demand, OCBC strategists say gold steadied after an early dip
Written on April 14, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by josephine
Gold steadied after dipping, supported by geopolitical uncertainty and structural demand; near-term direction hinges on ceasefire news.
In March, America’s NFIB Business Optimism Index was 95.8, missing forecasts of 98.6
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by josephine
NFIB’s U.S. Business Optimism Index slipped to 95.8 in March, missing expectations of 98.6.
Deutsche Bank says Brent fell under $100 as US–Iran deal hopes reduce stagflation shock fears
Written on April 14, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by josephine
Brent crude slipped below $100 on US–Iran deal hopes; stocks rose, futures signaled lower prices ahead.
Markets brighten as European shares follow a US rally, with UK gains lagging in the recovery
Written on April 14, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
Global stocks rose as oil dipped below $100; markets shifted focus to BP, earnings, and central banks.
