Monthly Archives: April 2026
USD/CHF rises as unresolved US-Iran talks bolster the Dollar, while the Franc lags; Fed watched closely
Written on April 28, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by josephine
USD/CHF climbed as US-Iran war uncertainty lifted dollar demand; SNB ready to counter excessive moves.
Despite supportive UK–US spreads, political and fiscal uncertainty under Starmer drags sterling sentiment, causing underperformance
Written on April 28, 2026 at 10:53 pm, by josephine
Sterling slipped 0.4% as political uncertainty, BoE rate expectations, and sentiment outweighed supportive UK-US yields.
UOB’s Alvin Liew says BoJ held rates at 0.75%, hinting hikes as inflation rises, real rates low
Written on April 28, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
Bank of Japan held rates at 0.75%, signaled next move likely hike as inflation nears target.
Three weeks later, Google stays bullish after channel breakout, though Elliott Wave patterns suggest pullback risk rising
Written on April 28, 2026 at 10:23 pm, by josephine
Google’s Elliott Wave breakout hit new highs; watch 330 support, possible 380 retest before earnings.
TD Securities says Fed policy remains data-led towards neutrality, with Warsh’s inflation tools unlikely to shift outlook
Written on April 28, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by josephine
TD Securities: Warsh may add new inflation tools, but Fed likely holds, cutting gradually from September.
In April, the Conference Board reported US consumer confidence increased slightly, reaching 92.8 from 92.2
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:58 pm, by josephine
US consumer confidence ticks up in April; expectations rise, present situation slips, markets largely unfazed overall.
April’s US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index beats forecasts, rising from -4 expected to 3 actual
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:56 pm, by josephine
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index beat forecasts in April, rising to 3 versus expected -4, a seven-point surprise.
BNY’s Bob Savage says BoJ held rates at 0.75%; split vote boosts tightening risk, raises inflation, cuts growth
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by josephine
BoJ holds rates at 0.75% on 6–3 vote, lifts inflation forecast, trims growth outlook; markets react.
Societe Generale analysts say Brent above $110 boosts dollar and yields, as Iran talks aim restore status quo
Written on April 28, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by josephine
Brent crude topped $110 on Iran talks, dollar strength; surges may hit stocks, later falling $70–$80.
Amid geopolitical tensions and Fed-BoE caution, investors pare positions, pushing GBP/USD down near 1.3490
Written on April 28, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD slid to 1.3490 as traders trimmed bets before Fed and BoE rate decisions amid energy tensions.
