Monthly Archives: April 2026
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.
Sterling stalls near peaks as momentum fades, while the yen strengthens after the Bank of Japan decision
Written on April 28, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by josephine
Pound slipped versus Yen after BoJ held rates, revised outlook; GBP/JPY down, rangebound ahead of BoE.
TD Securities says ECB consumer surveys show higher one- and three-year inflation expectations, nudging policy hawkishwards
Written on April 28, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by josephine
ECB survey shows inflation expectations beat forecasts, hinting persistent pressures and possibly firmer ECB April messaging.
The UAE declares its departure from OPEC+, reshaping worldwide energy market dynamics and altering oil-supply balance globally
Written on April 28, 2026 at 7:53 pm, by josephine
UAE will leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, amid Iran tensions and Hormuz risks.
Forecasts expected 0.2%, yet the US monthly Housing Price Index recorded 0% in February
Written on April 28, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
U.S. Housing Price Index was flat in February, missing the 0.2% forecast by 0.2 percentage points.
February’s US S&P/Case-Shiller annual home-price growth eased to 0.9%, slipping from 1.2% previously
Written on April 28, 2026 at 7:23 pm, by josephine
S&P/Case-Shiller US home price indices increased 0.9% year-on-year in February, easing from 1.2% previously.
America’s Redbook Index annual growth rose to 7.7%, up from 6.7%, in April 2024
Written on April 28, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
United States Redbook Index increased to 7.7% year-on-year in April 2024, up from 6.7%.
Danske Research says BoJ kept rates at 0.75% on a tight 6–3 vote, hinting summer hike
Written on April 28, 2026 at 6:53 pm, by josephine
Bank of Japan held rates at 0.75% as split vote fueled summer hike odds, upgraded outlook.
