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EURUSD Near 10-Month Highs
Despite weaker growth, lower interest rates, and softer year-on-year inflation, the euro remains relatively strong against the US dollar, holding at elevated levels not seen for several years prior to recent months, broadly between 1.14 and 1.15. The current exchange rate around 1.1740 reinforces this strength. This resilience may reflect expectations that the European Central […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-21
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US Futures Rise as Nasdaq Rally Stalls
U.S. stock futures edged slightly higher early Tuesday, April 21, signaling a cautious rebound after the Nasdaq Composite ended its 13-day winning streak in the previous session. Futures linked to the S&P 500 rose 0.14%, while Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.25%. Meanwhile, contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 69 points, also up 0.14%, […]
S&P 500 Rally: Tax Boost and Valuations
The recent rally that pushed the S&P 500 up 13.7% from the intraday lows of March 30 to the highs of April 17—over just 13 sessions—has one dominant explanation: the attempt to reach a diplomatic resolution to the current conflict and the resulting two-week ceasefire, which is set to expire tonight. Other explanations have also […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-20
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Weekly Market Outlook | 20–24 April
Market sentiment enters the week in a cautiously balanced tone as investors navigate moderating inflation expectations, central bank guidance, and persistent geopolitical risks. While energy markets have stabilised, oil prices remain sensitive to supply dynamics, keeping inflation concerns in focus. The U.S. dollar continues to trade firm, supported by resilient economic data and expectations around […]
Tesla Earnings Due Wednesday
Tesla is set to report Q1 2026 results after market close on Wednesday, April 22. Consensus expectations point to revenue of approximately $21.9 billion, up around 13% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $0.36, reflecting growth of roughly 33%. This compares with Q1 2025 revenue of $19.34 billion and EPS of $0.27. However, this […]
WTI Surges on US–Iran Tensions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. crude benchmark, remains firmly higher despite easing slightly from intraday peaks during Monday’s Asian session. The move is driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, raising renewed concerns over potential supply disruptions in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets reacted sharply following reports […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-17
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