Monthly Archives: April 2026
Danske’s team says softer March US PPI hardly shifted Fed-cut expectations, with one-third odds this year
Written on April 15, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
US PPI rose 0.5%; energy surged, food fell. Fed cuts unlikely; small-business optimism slipped; yields eased.
Despite Iran optimism, gold nears $4,800 as the dollar holds gains, pulling prices from highs today
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
Gold slips from four-week high above $4,800 as dollar rebounds amid Iran tensions; inflation tempers gains.
Silver hovers near $81 as the dollar stabilises after losses, while Iran optimism maintains a firm outlook
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
Silver slipped below $81 as the dollar rebounded; ceasefire hopes weighed on safe-haven demand sentiment.
Commerzbank’s Praefcke says peace hopes weaken the Dollar, lifting EUR/USD, though markets await clearer conflict direction
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:19 am, by josephine
Diplomatic solution hopes in Middle East weaken dollar, lift EUR/USD; FX muted until clarity, de-escalation boosts volatility.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Apr 15 ,2026
Written on April 15, 2026 at 10:00 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
For eight days, GBP/JPY remains upbeat near 215.00s, nearing 2008 highs, as Hormuz tensions pressure yen
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:51 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY rose for an eighth day near 215.00, buoyed by hawkish BoE bets amid geopolitical risks.
Societe Generale says Trump’s Hormuz closure stance and Iranian threats should continue underpinning Brent prices
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:49 am, by josephine
US-Iran Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten supply, accelerating inventory draws and supporting higher Brent amid tighter oil balances.
WTI crude climbs to $89 after US military blocks Strait of Hormuz, tightening supply and unsettling Iran talks
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:21 am, by josephine
WTI rebounds to $89 after dipping below $85 as US announces Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Commerzbank says Brent fell 5%, erasing gains, as Iran talks optimism and IEA demand warnings pressured prices
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:19 am, by josephine
Brent slips 5% on U.S.–Iran talk hopes; IEA warns demand destruction, IMF sees $82–$100 risk.
Is Oil the Best Inflation Hedge? Oil vs. Gold in 2026
Written on April 15, 2026 at 9:15 am, by josephine
Discover why oil is a more direct inflation driver than gold. Learn how energy prices impact tech, the US dollar, and global economic cycles. | VT Markets
