Monthly Archives: April 2026
UBS economist Paul Donovan explains how petrol pump oil prices influence changing consumer behaviour across major economies
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:24 pm, by josephine
Visible pump prices spark crises, yet demand stagnates; policy weighs subsidies versus higher prices to cut consumption.
Hassett says energy prices will fall quickly when Hormuz reopens, and rate-cut scope looks strong
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
Hassett says Fed rate-cut outlook solid; Strait of Hormuz reopening in two months would rapidly lower energy prices.
RBC’s Nathan Janzen says Canada’s labour market steadied in March, with employment rising and unemployment 6.7%
Written on April 10, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
Canada’s employment rose 14k in March; unemployment held 6.7% amid slowing labour force growth.
Scotiabank strategists say EUR/USD consolidates near 1.17, with upside risk, aided by sentiment, yields, options
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:27 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD holds near 1.17 as improved sentiment, supportive yields and bullish technicals target 1.18 resistance.
UOB economists see USD/JPY rising slightly from oversold, capped under 159.60, risking fall towards 157.50
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:24 pm, by josephine
UOB sees USD/JPY edging higher, but capped below 159.60; support near 158.90 remains crucial.
Sterling climbs as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes grow, rising towards 1.3444 versus the dollar in European trading session
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:22 pm, by josephine
Pound rose against majors, near 1.3444; peace-deal hopes lifted GBP/USD, eyes 1.3520 if 1.3480.
Salesforce shares hit a multi-year low, down 55% since early 2025, yet rebound signals emerge
Written on April 10, 2026 at 6:19 pm, by josephine
Salesforce hit multi-year lows amid AI software fears; technical signals suggest 80% bounce odds, targeting $210.
Invesco, a global asset manager, nears a nine-month topping pattern, with $21.86 as key level to watch
Written on April 10, 2026 at 5:22 pm, by josephine
IVZ’s chart shows head-and-shoulders topping; a daily close below $21.86 confirms breakdown, targeting $14.99.
Rabobank’s Elwin de Groot says Hungary’s election could modestly boost the euro if Orbán loses power
Written on April 10, 2026 at 5:19 pm, by josephine
Hungary’s election focuses on Orbán, EU unity, and Ukraine aid; outcome could influence euro sentiment.
OCBC strategists say NZD rose on hawkish RBNZ talk and lower oil risks, but tightening overpriced
Written on April 10, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by josephine
NZD gains on hawkish RBNZ remarks, easing oil risks; markets price hikes, yet NZD may lag AUD.
