The North American session leaned firmly toward a risk-on tone, with equities pushing higher, oil easing, and yields drifting modestly lower. The backdrop for the move was driven largely by renewed diplomatic momentum, as talks between the U.S. and Iran appear to be gaining traction- with Pakistan playing a central role. While headlines throughout the […]
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As the conflict enters its eighth week, the prospect of a US–Iran agreement—or incremental concessions to revive trade ahead of potential negotiations—will remain a key driver of the global economic outlook. Markets will also focus closely on US technology giants, which are due to update investors on AI-related capital expenditure guidance that has been a
The positive headlines around Iran continue to mount: Witkoff and Kushner headed to Pakistan on Saturday morning, according to the White House “We hope that positive developments will come from this meeting” Leavitt said Iran reached out an asked for an in person meeting Vance will be standing by in the US Everyone will be
Fuel prices are the main source of concern. Around two-thirds of respondents expect gasoline prices to be higher in a year, with the average expected increase at nearly 50 cents per gallon. For households, this means a risk of higher everyday costs, while for the broader economy it raises the possibility of weaker consumer spending
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Revised data released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. deteriorated by less than previously estimated in April but still hit a record low. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index for April was upwardly revised to 49.8 from the preliminary reading of 47.6. Economists had expected
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Dollar is paring back some of this week’s gains as tentative optimism emerges around a possible revival in US–Iran peace talks. The shift in sentiment is modest but notable, with traders dialing down some defensive positioning built earlier in the week. Oil prices are also reflecting this adjustment, with Brent pulling back to around $105
2026.04.24 2026.04.24 XAU/USD: Elliott Wave Analysis and Forecast for 24.04.26–01.05.26 Alex Geutahttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-geuta/ The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Main scenario: Consider long positions from corrections above 4,397.00 with a target of 5,610.00–6,000.00. A buy signal: the price holds above 4,397.00. Stop Loss: below 4,320.00, Take Profit: 5,610.00–6,000.00. Alternative scenario: Breakout and consolidation below
The USD is softer heading into Friday trade, with the greenback slipping to fresh session lows as North American desks come in. Risk sentiment is getting a modest boost from headlines that Iran will send a delegation to Pakistan this weekend, helping lift equities after yesterday’s dip. On the corporate side, Intel is the standout.
The Czech economic confidence eased in April from a 5-month high in the previous month, survey results from the Czech Statistical Office showed on Friday. The economic sentiment index dropped to 101.3 in April from 102.1 in March, which was the highest score since October last year, when it was 104.0. Subscribe to continue reading
Macro Update Oil surge: Brent climbed to around $106 and WTI to $96, posting weekly gains of 17.1% and 15.1% respectively, marking the second-largest increase since the conflict began. Hormuz disruption: Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and continued shipping constraints are threatening roughly 20% of global oil and LNG supply, maintaining a significant risk premium in prices.
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French household sentiment worsened significantly in April with this being the lowest reading since May 2023. Of note, households’ opinion regarding their personal financial situation, both past and future, has clearly deteriorated. The index on the future financial situation fell to -20, marking its lowest estimate since March 2023. Inflation worries are evidently the biggest
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