Monthly Archives: April 2026
Trump said Israel was barred from bombing Lebanon, while US B2 bombers would capture Iran’s nuclear dust
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:57 pm, by josephine
Trump threatens Iran with “nuclear dust,” claims Israel barred from bombing Lebanon; markets rally sharply Friday.
BNP Paribas economist Hélène Baudchon expects the Iran-war fuel surge to trigger milder inflation than 2022
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by josephine
BNP Paribas economist compares Iran-war energy shock to 2022, tracking inflation, growth, and central bank reactions.
Netanyahu said Trump insists on maintaining the Hormuz Strait blockade, while Israel pursues a historic Lebanon deal
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by josephine
Netanyahu says historic Lebanon deal possible, accepts ten-day ceasefire, demands Hezbollah dismantled, Israel retains security zone.
WTI crude drops towards $80, as Iran reopens Hormuz Strait, calming supply concerns after $90 spike
Written on April 17, 2026 at 8:49 pm, by josephine
WTI crude plunged to $81.50 after Iran declared Strait of Hormuz open, easing blockade disruption fears.
Deutsche Bank says political risk drove up 10-year gilt yields after Mandelson’s security clearance was reportedly overruled
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by josephine
UK 10-year gilt yields jumped after Mandelson vetting report, fuelling leadership-change fears and looser fiscal outlook.
Nordea analysts expect the ECB to raise rates by 25bp four times from June as inflation persists
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:49 pm, by josephine
Nordea forecasts four ECB 25bp hikes from June, despite ceasefire; resilient economy and sticky core inflation.
Markets move on risk sentiment as Iran’s minister says Hormuz shipping stays open during ceasefire period
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:22 pm, by josephine
Iran says Strait of Hormuz fully open during Lebanon ceasefire; Trump confirms passage, markets rise, dollar slips.
Lagarde told the IMF committee that ECB inflation may exceed expectations outlined in its baseline forecast
Written on April 17, 2026 at 7:19 pm, by josephine
Lagarde warned euro area inflation uncertainty rose after Middle East war, with upside risks from wages, expectations.
Commerzbank analysts say the International Copper Study Group expects 2026 deficits and further tightening into 2027 ahead
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by josephine
ICSG now expects copper deficits through 2026-2027, despite rising Chinese output, tightening markets and supporting prices.
GBP/JPY edges lower as Iran hints at reopening Hormuz, oil falls, and the yen outperforms sterling
Written on April 17, 2026 at 6:49 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY dipped to 215.05 as firmer Yen, easing oil fears; resistance 216.39, support 212.92.
