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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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AUDCHF: Bullish Setup Driven by Rate Divergence
The AUDCHF pair has maintained a sustained upward trajectory since Q4 2025, supported by a clear divergence in monetary policy. The Swiss franc’s strength in 2025—appreciating approximately 12.7% against the US dollar—has contributed to deflationary pressure in Switzerland, prompting the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to maintain an accommodative stance. With policy rates at 0% and […]
Asia-Pacific Markets Dip on Middle East Tensions
Asia-Pacific markets opened on a softer note Friday, April 17, as investor caution around the Middle East tempered sentiment, even as U.S. equities continued their record-breaking rally. Optimism emerged after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that the conflict involving Iran could “end pretty soon.” He also confirmed that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a […]
Market Commentary 2026-04-16
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Large-Cap Growth Stocks Near New Highs (AMD)
Last session, the Nikkei (cash) reached new all-time highs, advancing +2.38%. It joins the FTSE MIB in Europe and the S&P 500 in the U.S. among major indices that have fully absorbed recent market concerns. Over the past week, Consumer stocks—where AMZN, GOOGL, and META carry significant weight—led the rally with a +6.64% gain, followed […]
EURJPY Pulls Back, Bullish Trend Holds
EUR/JPY drifts lower toward 187.50 in Thursday’s early European session, April 16, pressured by a modest recovery in the Japanese Yen. The move comes as intervention concerns resurface after comments from Japan’s Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, who emphasized that G7 nations are closely monitoring currency volatility. Even so, the broader trend remains supportive. The pair […]