Late yesterday it appeared that US-Iran negotiations were headed for catastrophe after Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan without a deal but not all hope is yet lost if you read between the lines from the latest statements. The most-recent one is from Trump, who said the US will clear mines in the Strait of […]
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Attention is firmly on Islamabad as the United States and Iran begin their first high-level talks since the onset of war, with markets looking for signs of a breakthrough that could evolve into a broader Islamabad Accord. The outcome would be as a defining moment for energy markets, inflation, and global risk sentiment, with delegations
The talks in Islamabad have beguin, according to reports from all sides. Notably, Iran has said it can’t open Hormuz because of mines in the water. The US seems to be calling that bluff as ‘several’ US navy ships passed through. Trump said “We’re now starting the process of clearing out Hormuz”. I wonder if
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Markets are now preparing for a rocky weekend, with high stakes geopolitical developments ahead. Despite recent back-and-forth rhetoric and Iran threatening to cancel the negotiations entirely, a group of Islamic republic diplomats—including Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi—is traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, to move onto a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. These talks should
The markets had a brief respite from the headlines from the Middle East with the release of the CPI and the later the Michigan Consumer Confidence. The latest US CPI report showed a sharp headline acceleration driven primarily by energy, while underlying inflation trends remained relatively contained. Headline CPI rose 0.9% m/m, in line with
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Silver, Gold and the entire metals Market have been trading in confusion around US-Iran conflict and ceasefire news Struggling to find stable ground, Participants wonder if they are still true safe-havens Daily timeframe analysis for XAG/USD, XAU/USD and XCU/USD (Copper) Metals have been an essential store of value and currency since the dawn of humanity.
Prior month -$308 billion Federal budget deficit $164 billion versus $156.75 billion estimate. A year ago, the deficit was $161 billion Details: Fiscal 2026 year-to-date deficit $1.169 trillion versus $1.307 trillion in 2025. Down 11% YoY March Net customs receipts and $22.16 billion Budget outlays $549 billion versus $528 billion in March 2025 Receipt $385
The Ceasefire still stands, but Markets are seeking further confirmation as US-Iran talks are set to proceed this weekend. A significant barrier to the negotiations had been the ongoing Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon, with the Islamic regime trying to hold onto its remaining strongholds in the Crescent. Israel-Lebanon direct talks will begin on
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Prior month 53.3 Consumer Sentiment 47.6 vs 52.0 estimate. Worst on record. Year on year -8.8% Current conditions 50.1 versus 55.8 last month.Year on year -16.2% Expectations and 46.1 versus 51.7 last month. Year on Year -2.5% 1 year inflation expectations 4.8% versus 3.8% last month 5 year inflation expectations 3.4% versus 3.2% last month
Dollar is back under mild pressure as US trading gets underway, with markets reacting to a softer-than-feared inflation report from the US. While headline CPI surged in March, the print missed expectations, easing fears of a more aggressive inflation shock. The key relief came from the core reading. Despite the sharp rise in headline inflation
NBP bought around 13 tons of gold in March, despite a sharp drop in prices Total reserves increased to approximately 580 tons The central bank aims to reach 700 tons of gold reserves Poland is now just over 30 tons away from the global top Taking advantage of the price correction Recent estimates indicate that
Norway’s consumer price inflation accelerated in March to the highest level in six months, data from Statistics Norway showed on Friday. The consumer price index rose 3.6 percent year-over-year in March, faster than the 1.7 percent gain in February. That was in line with expectations. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is part
Profit outlook and margin pressure Despite this robust top-line performance, Tesco’s full-year results are expected to reflect a more balanced earnings picture. The company has previously guided to adjusted operating profit of around £2.9 billion to £3.1 billion for FY 2026, broadly stable compared with the prior year. However, margins remain under pressure due to a combination
