Ireland’s consumer confidence fell to 53.3 in April, down 3.4 points from 56.7, yet above 50.
API data showed US weekly crude stocks fell 1.79 million barrels, smaller than the prior 4.4 million draw.
USD/IDR slipped on dollar pullback, improved risk sentiment; rupiah pressured by Iran tensions, elevated oil prices.
China’s Q1 2026 GDP hit 5.0%, but Q2 nowcast sees 4.5% amid weak domestic demand.
Gold weakens as oil-driven inflation keeps real rates high, curbing demand; support near $4,258, recovery possible.
USD/SGD trades near 1.2745, range-bound; key resistance 1.2780–1.2850, support 1.2720–1.2670; Singapore data boosts SGD.
WTI nears $98 as Hormuz Strait closure persists amid US-Iran talks stalemate, tightening supply; Brent may surge.
TD Securities sees Canada’s deficit narrowing to CAD 60bn in 2026–27 on higher revenues, modest spending.
Silver drops 2.5% as higher yields, strong dollar, and oil-driven inflation risks pressure XAG/USD ahead Fed.
UK labour slack and weak demand curb wage and pricing power, lowering second-round inflation risks post-energy shock.
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