Monthly Archives: April 2026
HSBC says Middle East tensions and oil shocks drive the dollar, boosting USD–oil correlation via safe-haven flows
Written on April 13, 2026 at 7:49 pm, by josephine
HSBC: Middle East tensions and oil prices steer the dollar, with Hormuz disruption risks driving risk-on/off moves.
Following failed US–Iran negotiations, NZD/USD slips to about 0.5830 as oil rises, aiding Fed hawks
Written on April 13, 2026 at 7:28 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD slipped to 0.5830 as failed US-Iran talks lifted dollar demand, oil prices, and Fed hawkish bets.
BBH’s Elias Haddad highlights forthcoming IMF reports, anticipating reduced growth forecasts and gauging global risk conditions
Written on April 13, 2026 at 7:25 pm, by josephine
IMF to cut global growth forecasts; warns energy shock may become fiscal shock amid rising debt costs.
TD Securities strategists say Iran developments, inflation prints and activity data will guide Federal Reserve policy expectations, US macro trends
Written on April 13, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
TD Securities cites Iran risks, higher oil and inflation data keeping Fed restrictive; sees cuts starting September 2026.
Fastenal’s first-quarter adjusted earnings matched consensus expectations at 30 cents, up from 26 cents year-on-year
Written on April 13, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
Fastenal posted $0.30 EPS, $2.2B revenue; shares up 22.5% YTD; Hudson earnings awaited soon.
Bulls recognise TSM’s trendline dominance as the firm manufactures chips for AI, smartphones and data centres worldwide
Written on April 13, 2026 at 6:22 pm, by josephine
TSM’s uptrend holds above $335–$340 support; watch resistance near $390–$400 for potential selling pressure.
E-mini Dow futures climbed steadily within a rising channel for a year, approaching 50,000–51,000 before retreating
Written on April 13, 2026 at 6:19 pm, by josephine
YM futures broke a yearlong rising channel; 49,000–49,500 now resistance, with support at 45,110, then 43,586.
Hungary’s election ousted Orban; Magyar’s Tisza nears supermajority, strengthening forint and facilitating EU funds release
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by josephine
Viktor Orbán loses as Peter Magyar nears supermajority, proposing reforms, unlocking EU funds; forint strengthens.
In February, Russia’s foreign trade decreased from $6.597B previously to $5.353B, reflecting weaker flows
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:49 pm, by josephine
Russia’s foreign trade value fell to $5.353bn in February from $6.597bn, a $1.244bn drop.
BNY’s Bob Savage says BoJ’s Ueda urges vigilance on rising oil prices and global financial instability
Written on April 13, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
BOJ Governor Ueda warns rising oil prices and Middle East conflict threaten markets, supply chains, and inflation outlook.
