10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Down on Friday

10-Year Treasury Yield Edges Down on Friday

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Chart alert: The laggard Dow Jones (DJIA) is in the process of a bullish catch-up above 47,895 key support

Chart alert: The laggard Dow Jones (DJIA) is in the process of a bullish catch-up above 47,895 key support

Key takeaways DJIA lagging but poised for catch-up: While other major US indices have posted gains post ceasefire, the Dow has underperformed but is now showing signs of a bullish catch-up above key support at 47,895. Macro tailwind improving for financials: Stabilisation and potential re-steepening of the US yield curve could boost bank profitability, supporting

Technical analysis of the Dow and GBP/USD as they lose upside momentum while US natural gas futures stabilise.

Technical analysis of the Dow and GBP/USD as they lose upside momentum while US natural gas futures stabilise.

Macro Update ​Asia equities steady after rally: Stocks paused on Friday, with MSCI Asia-Pacific ex-Japan down 0.8%, though the region remains on track for a second weekly gain and has largely recovered losses from the Iran war. ​Oil holds below $100: Brent eased to around $94 as ceasefire hopes and potential US-Iran talks reduced supply concerns, although the Strait

US Dollar Weakens on Prospects of US–Iran Agreement. Forecast as of 17.04.2026

US Dollar Weakens on Prospects of US–Iran Agreement. Forecast as of 17.04.2026

2026.04.17 2026.04.17 US Dollar Weakens on Prospects of US–Iran Agreement. Forecast as of 17.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Stock and currency markets are optimistic about the end of the Middle East conflict. Only persistently high oil prices are preventing the EUR/USD pair from rallying further. The US dollar is returning to its long-standing drivers: the Fed’s independence

Markets Shift from Chasing to Waiting Ahead of Key US-Iran Talks Weekend

Markets Shift from Chasing to Waiting Ahead of Key US-Iran Talks Weekend

The market narrative is shifting from chasing the risk rally to waiting for confirmation. After a sustained push higher driven by optimism around US-Iran negotiations, investors are becoming more cautious ahead of a critical weekend. The rally remains intact, but the willingness to extend positions without new information is fading. US equities pushed to fresh

Palm Oil on Track for Second Straight Weekly …

Palm Oil on Track for Second Straight Weekly …

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Japan 10Y Yield Holds Steady After Ueda Remar…

Japan 10Y Yield Holds Steady After Ueda Remar…

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investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Subdued trade heading into another nervy weekend

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Subdued trade heading into another nervy weekend

At a glance: Mixed geopolitical signals: ceasefire talk offsets escalation risks (Bab al-Mandab threat unverified) Markets lean toward optimism on Trump ceasefire tone despite ongoing uncertainty BoJ flags oil-driven stagflation risk, keeps policy flexible and accommodative China reinforces easing bias and fiscal support; NZ political noise adds mild uncertainty FX subdued; equities softer as traders

ICYMI: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuel

ICYMI: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuel

IEA warns Europe may have just six weeks of jet fuel left as Hormuz disruptions hit supply, raising risks of higher inflation, flight cuts and a global economic slowdown. Summary: IEA warns Europe may have ~6 weeks of jet fuel left if Hormuz disruption persists Energy shock seen as “largest ever,” with global inflation and

Aussie Dollar Sits at 4-Year Top

Aussie Dollar Sits at 4-Year Top

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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “no comment” on declining mkt expectations for April rate hike

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “no comment” on declining mkt expectations for April rate hike

Summary: G20 sees Middle East conflict as key driver of global economic outlook – Ueda Japan flags oil-driven deterioration in terms of trade and growth drag Supply shock complicates policy, with inflation and growth effects pulling in opposite directions BoJ maintains highly accommodative stance, keeps data-dependent approach G7 sees limited direct damage but highlights need

Ibovespa Slides Despite Mideast Ceasefire Pro…

Ibovespa Slides Despite Mideast Ceasefire Pro…

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RBA breaks ranks, will hike again, as global central banks stay sidelined: RBC

RBA breaks ranks, will hike again, as global central banks stay sidelined: RBC

RBC expects global central banks to largely hold rates despite oil-driven inflation risks, with policymakers prioritising growth concerns, while the RBA remains an outlier with further tightening likely. Summary: RBC expects major central banks to hold rates despite oil-driven inflation risks Energy shock seen as dampening growth, reducing urgency to hike Fed, BoC, ECB, and

US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop For The Second…

US 30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop For The Second…

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