Monthly Archives: April 2026
Fastenal’s first-quarter adjusted earnings matched consensus expectations at 30 cents, up from 26 cents year-on-year
Written on April 13, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
Fastenal posted $0.30 EPS, $2.2B revenue; shares up 22.5% YTD; Hudson earnings awaited soon.
Bulls recognise TSM’s trendline dominance as the firm manufactures chips for AI, smartphones and data centres worldwide
Written on April 13, 2026 at 6:22 pm, by josephine
TSM’s uptrend holds above $335–$340 support; watch resistance near $390–$400 for potential selling pressure.
E-mini Dow futures climbed steadily within a rising channel for a year, approaching 50,000–51,000 before retreating
Written on April 13, 2026 at 6:19 pm, by josephine
YM futures broke a yearlong rising channel; 49,000–49,500 now resistance, with support at 45,110, then 43,586.
Hungary’s election ousted Orban; Magyar’s Tisza nears supermajority, strengthening forint and facilitating EU funds release
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by josephine
Viktor Orbán loses as Peter Magyar nears supermajority, proposing reforms, unlocking EU funds; forint strengthens.
In February, Russia’s foreign trade decreased from $6.597B previously to $5.353B, reflecting weaker flows
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:49 pm, by josephine
Russia’s foreign trade value fell to $5.353bn in February from $6.597bn, a $1.244bn drop.
BNY’s Bob Savage says BoJ’s Ueda urges vigilance on rising oil prices and global financial instability
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
BOJ Governor Ueda warns rising oil prices and Middle East conflict threaten markets, supply chains, and inflation outlook.
Societe Generale expects the BoE to remain paused, as softer UK data and rising costs dampen confidence
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:19 pm, by josephine
Societe Generale flags weaker UK housing; BoE signals rising credit demand, steady rates; Bailey, Taylor speak.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says Australia’s jobs figures will shape RBA policy after its 5–4 March hike decision
Written on April 13, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
Australia’s March jobs report may sway expectations for another RBA rate hike; AUD/USD nears resistance.
After US-Iran talks failed, oil soared: Brent up 9%, WTI above $105, amid potential US port blockade threat
Written on April 13, 2026 at 4:49 pm, by josephine
Oil surged as US-Iran talks failed; Brent jumped 9% and WTI topped $105 amid blockade fears.
Deutsche Bank says Fed held rates, expects September cut; markets cautious as Hormuz blockade risks $120 Brent
Written on April 13, 2026 at 4:22 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank sees September rate cut odds low; Hormuz blockade could lift oil, inflation, altering Fed policy.
