Monthly Archives: April 2026
In February, US consumer credit rose $9.48B, falling short of the expected $10B increase
Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:12 am, by josephine
US consumer credit increased $9.48bn in February, slightly below forecasts of a $10bn rise overall.
The US Dollar stayed strong near 99.80, while oil climbed as Iran tensions kept investors cautious
Written on April 8, 2026 at 1:05 am, by josephine
Dollar steadies near 99.80 as Iran-Hormuz deadline looms; oil spikes, euro climbs; eyes on Fed minutes, PCE.
America’s consumer credit rose by $9.48B, falling short of the $10B forecast for February
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:56 am, by josephine
US consumer credit increased by $9.48bn in February, missing forecasts of a $10bn rise overall.
The US Dollar Index stayed near 99.80, while oil jumped as markets watched Trump’s Iran Strait deadline
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:50 am, by josephine
Dollar index near 99.80 as Iran tensions lift oil, gold; markets await Fed minutes and PCE data.
ING’s Maurice van Sante says Middle East conflict lifts oil and gas, increasing European building materials costs
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:43 am, by josephine
Middle East conflict boosts oil and gas prices, raising European cement, concrete and brick costs, pressuring construction.
AUD strengthens versus USD, challenging 0.6950 after rebounding from 100-day SMA as US Dollar weakens ahead deadline
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:35 am, by josephine
Australian Dollar climbed as US dollar weakened; AUD/USD tested 0.6950 resistance after rebounding above 100-day SMA.
ING’s Maurice van Sante believes Middle East conflict-driven oil and gas rises will lift European building materials costs
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:27 am, by josephine
Middle East conflict lifts energy prices, raising European building material costs; manufacturers may pass on increases, squeezing construction.
AUD rallies versus USD, probing 0.6950, as market unease dents the Greenback before Iran deadline approaches
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:19 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbed to 0.6955 as dollar weakened; firmer yuan, technical rebound, eyes 0.7000 resistance.
BBH’s Elias Haddad expects RBI, NBP, BCRP and BOK to keep policy rates unchanged this week
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:13 am, by josephine
Brown Brothers Harriman expects RBI, NBP, BCRP, and BOK to hold rates, despite shifting inflation outlooks.
With markets nervous, gold fluctuates as President Trump’s Iran deal ultimatum approaches its deadline soon
Written on April 8, 2026 at 12:05 am, by josephine
Gold hovered near $4,658 as Trump-Iran deadline, Hormuz tensions, firm dollar, and CPI expectations capped gains.
