Monthly Archives: April 2026
TD Securities expects BoC’s April MPR to assume Brent at $90 and WTI at $85, up from $55 baseline
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:26 pm, by josephine
TD Securities expects Bank of Canada to assume higher oil prices, boosting inflation outlook, possibly with analysis.
Scotiabank says UK retail sales, boosted by fuel, lift sterling slightly, despite softer overall growth outlook
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by josephine
UK March retail sales beat forecasts at 0.7%, boosted by fuel buying; GBP/USD outlook neutral-bullish.
ING analysts foresee Hungary’s central bank maintaining a 6.25% base rate through 2026 amid geopolitical risks
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by josephine
ING expects Hungary’s central bank to hold 6.25% through 2026 as inflation rises, risks persist.
Holidays are Up in the Air: Airline Stocks in Holding Pattern
Written on April 24, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by josephine
Airline earnings look decent on the surface, but Q1 was cushioned by pre-war ticket prices. As fuel costs bite into Q2 and Q3, the real divergence between carriers begins. Here’s how to read it. | Opinion
TD Securities economists expect a unanimous Bank Rate hold at 3.75%, as UK data remain resilient
Written on April 24, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
TD Securities expects unanimous BoE hold at 3.75%, with higher near-term inflation, second-round risks, scenario analysis.
In April, Michigan’s one-year US consumer inflation expectation was 4.7%, slightly under the 4.8% forecast
Written on April 24, 2026 at 7:23 pm, by josephine
April US 1-year consumer inflation expectations hit 4.7%, slightly below the 4.8% forecast, easing price concerns.
April’s US Michigan Consumer Expectations Index reached 48.1, surpassing forecasts of 46.1, reflecting improved sentiment
Written on April 24, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
Michigan Consumer Expectations Index beat forecasts in April, rising to 48.1 versus the expected 46.1.
In the US, UoM five-year consumer inflation expectations hit 3.5%, exceeding forecasts of 3.4% in April
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:54 pm, by josephine
U.S. UoM five-year consumer inflation expectations rose to 3.5% in April, topping forecasts of 3.4%.
NBC analysts Ethan Currie and Taylor Schleich expect the BoC to hold 2.25% rates, assessing inflation
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
Analysts expect Bank of Canada to hold rates at 2.25%, citing soft core inflation and weaker growth.
Economists expect the ECB to hold rates in April, while chances of a June rise increase steadily
Written on April 24, 2026 at 6:28 pm, by josephine
Reuters poll: economists overwhelmingly expect ECB to hold 2% in April, with some anticipating June hike.
