Monthly Archives: April 2026
Hauser’s stagflation warning drags the Australian Dollar below most peers, outperforming only the US Dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
AUD sinks as RBA warns of energy-shock stagflation risks; Middle East tensions cloud outlook despite ceasefire-talk optimism.
Deutsche Bank says the S&P 500 regained pre-strike levels as markets expect de-escalation and possible US–Iran talks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
S&P 500 reclaimed pre-strike level as Brent crude fell; markets expect temporary conflict, potential talks, modest gains.
For a seventh straight session, the euro rises towards 1.1800 versus the dollar amid US-Iran talks hopes
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
Euro climbs seventh day, topping 1.1790 as US–Iran talk hopes boost risk appetite; markets eye inflation data.
Commerzbank states Hungary’s forint has outpaced regional peers, buoyed by regime-change hopes and better EU ties
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:24 am, by josephine
Hungarian forint outperforms peers as election upset boosts EU-relations hopes, prompting Commerzbank to upgrade forecasts.
Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad for renewed peace talks after weekend talks stalled
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
US-Iran negotiators may return to Islamabad this week for more talks after no breakthrough; WTI slips.
Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad this week, following inconclusive initial weekend discussions
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:19 am, by josephine
US-Iran negotiators may return to Islamabad this week for further talks; no date set; oil fell.
In March, Spain’s harmonised monthly consumer prices rose 1.7%, surpassing forecasts of 1.5%
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:00 am, by josephine
Spain’s HICP rose 1.7% month-on-month in March, beating expectations of 1.5% by 0.2 points.
In March, Spain’s monthly CPI rose 1.2%, exceeding the 1% forecast, marking higher inflation than expected
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:58 am, by josephine
Spain’s consumer price index rose 1.2% month-on-month in March, exceeding the 1.0% forecast by 0.2 points.
Market optimism over a rapid US-Iran war resolution pushes the US Dollar to a six-week low
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:56 am, by josephine
Dollar Index drops below 98.50 as Iran talks progress; mixed equities, stronger euro/pound, gold rebounds, oil steady.
Intel is attempting a major semiconductor turnaround, though the recent rally may have overreached expectations
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:52 am, by josephine
Intel’s 18A-led turnaround gains traction as AI partnerships grow, but valuation, execution risks remain high.
