Monthly Archives: April 2026
Rehn warns Middle East conflict damage to energy infrastructure may lift inflation, with uncertain medium-term consequences
Written on April 14, 2026 at 12:19 pm, by josephine
Rehn warned Middle East energy infrastructure damage may prolong inflation pressures; ECB stays data-dependent and backs green transition.
Pesole says ECB officials may stay hawkish amid Gulf tensions; markets price April tightening and two more hikes
Written on April 14, 2026 at 11:53 am, by josephine
Lagarde speaks in Washington; ECB officials stay hawkish as Gulf volatility drives tightening bets and euro outlook.
As inflation worries ease, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures edge higher; traders watch US-Iran talks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 11:49 am, by josephine
US stock futures rise as oil falls, easing inflation fears; Fed cautious; Iran talks resume; bank earnings awaited.
UOB strategists say AUD/USD is overextended after rebounding, may test 0.7120 but struggle at 0.7155
Written on April 14, 2026 at 11:22 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounded to 0.7101, eyes 0.7120; resistance 0.7155. Support 0.7030; multi-week bias lower.
Hauser’s stagflation warning drags the Australian Dollar below most peers, outperforming only the US Dollar
Written on April 14, 2026 at 11:19 am, by josephine
AUD sinks as RBA warns of energy-shock stagflation risks; Middle East tensions cloud outlook despite ceasefire-talk optimism.
Deutsche Bank says the S&P 500 regained pre-strike levels as markets expect de-escalation and possible US–Iran talks
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
S&P 500 reclaimed pre-strike level as Brent crude fell; markets expect temporary conflict, potential talks, modest gains.
For a seventh straight session, the euro rises towards 1.1800 versus the dollar amid US-Iran talks hopes
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:49 am, by josephine
Euro climbs seventh day, topping 1.1790 as US–Iran talk hopes boost risk appetite; markets eye inflation data.
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.
Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad for renewed peace talks after weekend talks stalled
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:22 am, by josephine
US-Iran negotiators may return to Islamabad this week for more talks after no breakthrough; WTI slips.
Reuters reports US and Iranian negotiators may revisit Islamabad this week, following inconclusive initial weekend discussions
Written on April 14, 2026 at 10:19 am, by josephine
US-Iran negotiators may return to Islamabad this week for further talks; no date set; oil fell.
