Monthly Archives: April 2026
US Senate Banking Committee confirms Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, advancing his appointment process
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:54 pm, by josephine
Senate Banking Committee approves Trump’s Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh; full Senate vote next amid Warren opposition.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says strong US earnings and equities steady the dollar amid Middle East tensions and Hormuz closure
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by josephine
US dollar steady as equities and earnings buoy sentiment; oil surge and hawkish Fed signal support.
BRK.B stays bullish with higher highs and lows, suggesting pullbacks may provide buying opportunities
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:24 pm, by josephine
BRK.B remains in an Elliott Wave uptrend; wave ((4)) may dip to 433–388 before wave ((5)) rises.
Deutsche Bank says EUR/GBP remains above rate-driven fair value, as UK politics adds sterling risk premium
Written on April 29, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP trades above rate-differentials, reflecting sterling risk premium from UK politics, higher gilt yields, and BoE upside.
Bank of Canada holds its interest rate at 2.25%, matching forecasts and leaving monetary policy unchanged
Written on April 29, 2026 at 6:53 pm, by josephine
Bank of Canada holds policy rate at 2.25%, keeping borrowing costs steady; future moves hinge on inflation data.
A White House official said Trump met Chevron and energy leaders to discuss prolonged oil blockade amid conflict
Written on April 29, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by josephine
Trump met Chevron and other energy executives to discuss oil markets and sustaining Iran blockade amid conflict.
Ahead of the FOMC meeting, BNY’s Bob Savage reports rising US dollar demand across cash and short-term instruments
Written on April 29, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by josephine
US Dollar demand rises before FOMC; BNY notes CAST inflows, mixed flows, dovish tilt supporting USD.
Rabobank strategist Bas van Geffen says Brent tops $112 as Hormuz stays shut and US-Iran talks stall
Written on April 29, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by josephine
Brent topped $112 as Trump rejected Iran’s Hormuz proposal; talks stalemate, strait closed, risks persist.
Silver falls to about $72.30 after failing $74, as Fed caution fuels prolonged higher interest-rate worries
Written on April 29, 2026 at 5:53 pm, by josephine
Silver drops to $72.30 as dollar strengthens ahead of Fed; higher yields and geopolitical risks pressure metals.
Ahead of the Bank of Canada rate call, USD/CAD trades slightly lower, maintaining a modest bearish bias
Written on April 29, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD edged lower before BoC and Fed decisions, oil supported CAD; guidance, tensions may boost volatility.
