Monthly Archives: April 2026
Japanese equities hit record highs, yet overseas allocations and yen hedges lag, keeping JPY under pressure
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:54 pm, by josephine
Nikkei hits record highs, but foreign Japan allocations and yen hedges lag; BOJ rate-rise expectations drive.
ING’s Patterson and Manthey say oil dips on ceasefire hopes, while Hormuz disruptions tighten supply conditions
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
Oil eases on ceasefire hopes, but Hormuz disruptions tighten supply, widening Brent paper-physical gap significantly.
US industrial output fell 0.5% month-on-month, undershooting the 0.1% rise expected in March
Written on April 16, 2026 at 6:49 pm, by josephine
US industrial production dropped 0.5% in March, missing forecasts that had predicted a modest 0.1% increase.
US capacity utilisation came in at 75.7% in March, undershooting forecasts of 76.3% for the month
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by josephine
U.S. capacity utilization fell to 75.7% in March, missing expectations of 76.3% and remaining below forecast.
In March, US monthly industrial output rose 0.2%, surpassing forecasts of 0.1% by economists
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:49 pm, by josephine
US industrial production increased 0.2% in March, beating forecasts for a 0.1% rise month-on-month.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says equities hit records while the dollar rebounds, outweighing IMF’s weaker growth outlook
Written on April 16, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
Global equities hit records; dollar stabilizes as IMF cuts outlook; DXY range supported by yield spreads.
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.
