Monthly Archives: April 2026
Preliminary University of Michigan data shows April consumer sentiment at a record-low 47.6, reflecting increased pessimism among households
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
US consumer confidence hit record low as Michigan sentiment sank; inflation expectations rose; dollar weakened to lows.
Ceasefire optimism weakens the dollar, enabling EUR/USD to rise for a fifth session despite firm US inflation data
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:49 pm, by josephine
Euro hits March high as EUR/USD rises fifth day; US-Iran ceasefire lifts sentiment, dollar tumbles weekly.
TD Securities’ team sees the Fed staying patient, still expecting two cuts, despite softer core CPI data
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:22 pm, by josephine
TD Securities: March core CPI softer, supercore slowed; April rebound expected; Fed cuts seen second-half 2026.
Bank of Korea holds rates at 2.5%, eyeing July rise; inflation up, growth forecasts soften, data-led strategy
Written on April 10, 2026 at 8:19 pm, by josephine
Bank of Korea held rates at 2.5%, warned inflation rising, growth weakening; July hike possible, data-dependent ahead.
In April, the US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 47.6, missing the 52 forecast
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by josephine
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 47.6 in April, missing forecasts of 52.
University of Michigan five-year consumer inflation expectations in the United States rose from 3.2% to 3.4%
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:49 pm, by josephine
US five-year consumer inflation expectations climbed to 3.4% in April, up 0.2 points from March’s 3.2%.
US factory orders were flat monthly, beating forecasts of a 0.2% decline during February
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:27 pm, by josephine
US factory orders were flat in February, beating forecasts for a small decline and signaling stable demand.
UBS economist Paul Donovan explains how petrol pump oil prices influence changing consumer behaviour across major economies
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:24 pm, by josephine
Visible pump prices spark crises, yet demand stagnates; policy weighs subsidies versus higher prices to cut consumption.
Hassett says energy prices will fall quickly when Hormuz reopens, and rate-cut scope looks strong
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
Hassett says Fed rate-cut outlook solid; Strait of Hormuz reopening in two months would rapidly lower energy prices.
RBC’s Nathan Janzen says Canada’s labour market steadied in March, with employment rising and unemployment 6.7%
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
Canada’s employment rose 14k in March; unemployment held 6.7% amid slowing labour force growth.
