The Shanghai Composite Index advanced 0.2% to move back above 4,000, marking a new one‑month high, while the Shenzhen Component Index gained more than 1.1% to around 14,600, returning toward its strong January 2022 levels. The rally was underpinned by optimism about renewed US–Iran negotiations and encouraging domestic economic data. China’s economy grew 5% in
The unemployment rate in Australia came in at a seasonally adjusted 4.3 percent in March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday – unchanged and in line with expectations. The Australian economy added 17,900 jobs last month, the bureau said – shy of expectations for a gain of 19,100 following the gain of 48,900
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Goldman Sachs’ FICC revenue fell 10% as Iran war-driven volatility hit its rates desk, with losses on positions held during market swings, while rivals posted strong gains from heightened trading activity. Summary: Goldman Sachs’ FICC revenue fell 10% in Q1, underperforming peers amid Iran war-driven volatility. Losses were concentrated in the rates business, where sharp
The NZX 50 rose 13 points, or 0.1%, to 13,089 in Thursday morning trading, extending the previous session’s gains and tracking an overnight rally on Wall Street, underpinned by optimism over potential US–Iran ceasefire talks. The benchmark advanced for a second consecutive day, led primarily by consumer discretionary, financial, and real estate stocks. Upside momentum
UK expands energy bill relief scheme by 40% to cover 10,000 firms, offering backdated support as high energy costs, worsened by the Iran conflict, continue to pressure key industrial sectors. Summary: The UK will expand its energy support scheme for industry by 40%, covering around 10,000 companies. The move comes as elevated energy costs, worsened
Stock Markets are officially going parabolic in a most surprising and confusing explosion. Defying global headwinds and geopolitical anxiety, Wall Street is charging into uncharted territory, leaving all types of investors lagging far behind. In a breathtaking 15% extension, the S&P 500 has surged past the 7,000 level for the first time since January, actively
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Slight to modest growth in 8 of 12 districts Two districts with little change Two districts with modest declines The April Beige Book landed with a thud. Eight of twelve districts managed slight-to-modest growth, but two were flat and two — Boston and New York — actually contracted. That’s not a recession signal, but it’s
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Bitcoin navigates volatile week as institutional flows and resistance levels clash Bitcoin has traded through a volatile and narrative-heavy couple of weeks, with price action reflecting a tug-of-war between improving sentiment, institutional engagement and persistent structural uncertainty. After weeks of fragile consolidation, the market has shown tentative signs of recovery, but conviction remains uneven and sensitive to both flows
Risk rally is pausing as anticipation gives way to verification. Equity gains are stalling near record levels as markets move from pricing a US-Iran deal to waiting for actual delivery, with renewed talks likely in the coming days. Oil’s pullback on diplomatic optimism has taken pressure off inflation expectations, while Dollar consolidates losses, signaling a
Headlines: Markets: Oil prices bounce back from early lows, WTI crude up 1.1% to $92.25 US dollar little changed, hold more mixed on the day European stocks more cautious, S&P 500 futures flat amid a more tepid mood US 10-year yields up 1 bps to 4.265% Gold down 0.7% to $4,805, Silver down 1.0% to
2026.04.15 2026.04.15 Aussie Rally Has More Room to Run. Forecast as of 15.04.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ A strong rally in US stock indices, robust demand for Australian commodities from China, and the RBA’s firm commitment to fighting inflation are pushing the AUD/USD pair higher. Will anything be able to stop this trend? Let’s discuss this topic
Eurozone industrial production recovered in February, driven by increases in non-durable and capital goods output, data from Eurostat revealed on Wednesday. Industrial production advanced 0.4 percent on a monthly basis, in contrast to the 0.8 percent decline in January. Output was expected to grow 0.3 percent. Subscribe to continue reading the article. This article is
Macro update Asian equities rally: Regional indices climbed to a six-week high, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, as optimism around potential US-Iran peace talks lifted risk sentiment. Wall Street strength carries over: The S&P 500 closed near record levels while the Nasdaq extended its winning streak, supported by softer-than-expected US producer inflation
