Monthly Archives: April 2026
April’s first-half core inflation in Mexico comes in at 0.18%, undershooting the 0.2% forecast
Written on April 23, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by josephine
Mexico’s core inflation rose 0.18% in early April, slightly below forecasts, signaling easing price pressures.
As Middle East tensions persist, investors cautiously keep USD/CAD near 1.3670, awaiting US S&P Global PMIs
Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD held near 1.3670, steady pre-US PMI; oil-supported CAD offset by firm Dollar, Fed outlook.
At 13:45 GMT, they release America’s April flash S&P Global PMI, potentially influencing EUR/USD volatility
Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:49 pm, by josephine
S&P Global flash US Composite PMI rose to 52 in April, signaling stronger manufacturing and services growth.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says higher oil and global yields underpin a firmer dollar across major currencies
Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:23 pm, by josephine
Higher oil and bond yields bolster dollar; Hormuz tensions ease; DXY expected to range 96-100.
Katayama said Japan can intervene freely against one-way speculative moves, including stealth actions on the yen
Written on April 23, 2026 at 2:19 pm, by josephine
Japan says it can stealthily intervene in yen markets, watches Middle East, downplays stagflation fears.
TD Securities expects UK March retail sales up 0.1%, treating February weakness as reversal, demand steady
Written on April 23, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees March UK retail sales up 0.1%, modestly supported by online sales amid uncertainty.
USD/JPY continues four-session rise near 159.75 in Europe, boosted by stronger dollar and oil-driven demand
Written on April 23, 2026 at 1:49 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY climbed to 159.75, boosted by stronger dollar, higher oil, reduced Fed cuts, awaiting BOJ decision.
After German and Eurozone PMI releases, EUR/CAD stayed under 1.6000, extending seven-day declines during European hours
Written on April 23, 2026 at 1:23 pm, by josephine
EUR/CAD slips seventh day near 1.5980 after weak Eurozone/German PMIs; oil-backed Canadian dollar strengthens amid tensions.
Rabobank’s Michael Every cautions Iran tensions and Hormuz disruptions may prolong energy normalisation beyond what futures imply
Written on April 23, 2026 at 1:19 pm, by josephine
Iran-linked Hormuz disruption risks delaying energy normalisation into Q4, with mine clearance taking weeks to months.
ING analysts report gold and silver rebounded, driven by a weaker dollar, easing tensions, and ETF inflows
Written on April 23, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by josephine
Gold and silver rebounded as dollar weakened; easing geopolitical tensions boosted prices, while gold ETF inflows continued.
