Monthly Archives: April 2026
DBS expects Singapore’s March 2026 inflation to rise, driven by imported energy costs from Middle East conflict
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:52 am, by josephine
DBS expects March 2026 core inflation at 1.6% and headline 1.8%, driven by energy-linked transport costs.
UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan examines AI’s productivity impact and whether the EU may outpace the US
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:49 am, by josephine
AI promises productivity gains, but benefits remain unrealised; education and skills distribution may give EU an advantage.
Rising Middle East optimism weakens the dollar, lifting silver over 4% and positioning it above $81
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:22 am, by josephine
Silver jumps over 4% above $81 as dollar weakens; momentum strengthens, $90 eyed; supports near $77.65.
DBS economists say China’s Q1 2026 growth hit 5.0%, exports and output strong, demand weak
Written on April 18, 2026 at 4:19 am, by josephine
China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth hit 5.0%, driven by exports and industry; domestic demand stayed weak.
US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions fell to -115.8K, from -45.7K previously
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:56 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net positions plunged to -115.8K from -45.7K previously, signaling bearish shift.
US CFTC non-commercial oil net positions increased, reaching 206.5K after previously standing at 202.2K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows non-commercial traders’ net oil positions rose to 206.5K, up 4.3K from 202.2K.
Japan’s CFTC non-commercial JPY net positions improved to -83.2K, up from -93.7K previous reading
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:52 am, by josephine
Japan’s CFTC data shows JPY net shorts narrowed, with non-commercial positions improving to -83.2K from -93.7K.
Japan’s CFTC non-commercial yen net positions fell to -¥832K, worsening from the prior -¥93.7K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 3:49 am, by josephine
CFTC data: yen non-commercial net position fell to ¥-832K from ¥-93.7K, deepening net shorts.
CFTC data shows Eurozone euro net non-commercial positions improved to €26K from €-7.5K
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
CFTC data shows eurozone euro futures shifting from net short to net long, with non-commercial positions rising.
UK CFTC GBP non-commercial net positions rose, improving from -56.4K to -54.7K contracts
Written on April 18, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
UK CFTC data shows GBP non-commercial net positions improved to -54.7K from -56.4K, narrowing shorts by 1.7K.
