A rise in 2026 inflation is unavoidable but medium-term effect is still unclear ECB is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East conflict and the spillover effects on the Eurozone economy Monetary policy should not be based on a single price, such as oil but the overall picture of the economy Rectifying damage from Middle East war to energy…
Spain Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) came in at 3.4%, above forecasts (3.3%) in March
2026.04.14 2026.04.14 Bullish Stocks Undermine US Dollar. Forecast as of 14.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The US blockade of Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz was intended to further destabilize the oil market and drive up oil prices. The move is expected to boost US earnings from oil exports. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan for the…
WTI crude is down a little over 2% today to just below $97 now, effectively closing the Monday gap higher. This comes after some positive headlines yesterday, with reports of a second round of talks later this week. For the most part, markets seem to be taking their cue from what US president Trump has to say. Trump is…
Silver (XAG/USD) builds on the previous day’s bounce from the vicinity of mid-$72.00s and gains some follow-through positive traction during the Asian session on Tuesday. The white metal climbs to the $76.80 region in the last hour, with bulls looking to build on an intraday breakout momentum above the 200-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the 4-hour chart. The…
CHF/JPY has been on a steady climb these days, but its rally might be cut short as it closes in on a long-term ceiling. Will we see a bounce or break from here?
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Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser, speaking in a fireside chat earlier this Tuesday, warned that Australia is facing a difficult macroeconomic backdrop. Elevated inflation and constrained supply capacity raise the risk of a stagflation-style scenario if energy shocks persist, Hauser noted. Additional Quotes: Inflation in Australia remains too high, and underlying supply constraints continue to…
This via a Reuters piece. US-Iran talks end without deal but leave door open for further dialogue. Summary: US-Iran talks end without agreement Sides reportedly “close” before breakdown Key disputes: nuclear programme, Hormuz, sanctions Talks described as tense but ongoing Dialogue continues via intermediaries De-escalation incentives remain for both sides Earlier: High-level talks between the United States and Iran…
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to tighten policy on 14 April 2026 by increasing the Singapore Dollar (SGD) Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (S$NEER) slope to counter imported inflation. With expectations skewed to tightening, they see scope for modest USD/SGD downside on a hawkish tone, but more muted reaction if…
