Monthly Archives: April 2026
Taborsky expects Romania’s inflation near 11%, exceeding 10%, keeping its central bank’s rates unchanged into 2026
Written on April 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
Romania inflation accelerates; rates stay higher longer. Czech inflation lags, koruna volatile; Hungary forint stabilises 355–360.
BNP Paribas’ Stéphane Alby says Gulf economies endure conflict shocks; Hormuz disruption harms Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar; Oil prices aid Saudi, UAE
Written on April 14, 2026 at 5:21 pm, by josephine
Conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz oil exports, straining Gulf economies; sovereign wealth funds cushion shocks amid elevated risk.
Rabobank strategists expect Banxico to cut rates by 25bp in early May, reaching 6.50% by year-end
Written on April 14, 2026 at 4:55 pm, by josephine
Rabobank sees Banxico cutting rates 25bp in May, to 6.50% by year-end, amid weak growth.
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.
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.
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.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Apr 14 ,2026
Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:19 am, by anakin
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
S&P 500 Futures Stabilise Ahead of Upcoming Earnings Reports

Written on April 14, 2026 at 9:17 am, by josephine
The S&P 500 gains 1.02%, with earnings reports set to reveal key insights on market strength. l VT Markets
Yen Gains, Conviction Weak on Hormuz Risks

Written on April 14, 2026 at 8:18 am, by josephine
USD/JPY falls towards 159.00 as easing Iran tensions and a dovish Fed outlook weigh on the USD. l VT Markets