Monthly Archives: April 2026
In March, America’s monthly budget deficit was $164B, exceeding forecasts of a $156.75B shortfall
Written on April 11, 2026 at 12:19 am, by josephine
The U.S. monthly budget statement posted a $164B March deficit, wider than the expected $156.75B shortfall.
Baker Hughes reports US oil rig numbers rising to 411, increasing from the prior count of 409
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by josephine
Baker Hughes reports US oil rig count rose to 411 from 409, an increase of two rigs.
Renewed ceasefire concerns push the DJIA down 300 points (0.6%), reversing gains and slipping below 48,000
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:49 pm, by josephine
US stocks slipped as Dow fell 300; Iran ceasefire frayed; CPI hot, sentiment weak; oil surged.
GBP/USD rose as US-Iran talks in Pakistan lifted sentiment, while March US inflation met forecasts, easing fears
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:22 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD gained 0.20% as risk appetite improved on US-Iran talks and steady US inflation expectations.
Sterling rises against the dollar as Pakistan-hosted US–Iran talks lift sentiment, despite expected March inflation surge
Written on April 10, 2026 at 11:19 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD climbed as risk appetite improved; US inflation met estimates, dollar slipped, UK tightening bets rose.
USD/CAD recovers from earlier declines, as US-Iran talks uncertainty eclipses CPI and Canadian employment, fuelling volatility
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:56 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD rebounded as US-Iran talk uncertainty and weaker dollar offset steady Canadian jobs, keeping volatility elevated.
AUD/USD edges lower, pausing after four gains, as strong US inflation sustains Fed caution amid geopolitical risks
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD steadied near 0.7076 after four-day rally; CPI rose, but geopolitical risks capped dollar gains.
Russia’s monthly consumer prices increased by 0.6%, exceeding forecasts of 0.5% during March
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by josephine
Russia’s CPI rose 0.6% in March, slightly above 0.5% forecast, signaling stronger-than-expected monthly inflation.
Iran’s speaker said peace talks require Lebanon’s ceasefire and release of Iran’s frozen assets first
Written on April 10, 2026 at 10:49 pm, by josephine
Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire and release of blocked assets before talks; dollar index dipped near 98.60.
Gold remains steady as traders assess US-Iran talks, Middle East tensions, and recent American inflation figures
Written on April 10, 2026 at 9:57 pm, by josephine
Gold held near $4,775 as CPI surged, dollar weakened, and Middle East tensions supported safe-haven demand.