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BNP Paribas reports China’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 5.0% year-on-year in Q1 2026 and for 2025 overall, with a moderate slowdown expected in 2026. The bank highlights a K-shaped pattern, with strong exports but weak domestic demand and a persistent property crisis. Authorities are seen maintaining supportive but modest fiscal and monetary policies as deflationary pressures ease.K-shaped expansion and easing deflation risks”Economic growth accelerated to +5.0% y/y in Q1 2026, vs. +4.5% in Q4 2025. It stood at 5% in 2025 as a whole and it is expected to slow moderately in 2026.””The authorities will maintain supportive fiscal…
After a three-week-long rally that’s brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran.
EUR/USD edges higher after opening at a gap down, still remaining in the negative territory and trading around 1.1760 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair comes under pressure as the US Dollar (USD) draws support from heightened safe-haven demand amid re-escalating United States (US)–Iran tensions.Iranian state media, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), reported that Tehran has refused to resume talks with US officials, citing “unrealistic expectations,” among other concerns.Iran has kept the Strait of Hormuz blocked since the US and Israeli strikes on February 28. Although authorities briefly signaled a reopening on Friday, they reversed the decision…
“Another option would be for me to purchase the condo myself and have him pay me rent.”
MON: BoC SCE (Apr), Chinese LPR (Apr), German PPI (Mar), Canadian Inflation (Mar), New Zealand NZIER Business Confidence (Q1), New Zealand Inflation (Q1) TUE: Eurogroup Foreign Affairs Council (Apr), UK Jobs (Feb), German/EZ ZEW Sentiment Index (Apr), US ADP Employment Change Weekly, US Retail Sales (Mar), US Pending Home Sales (Mar), Warsh Senate Hearing WED: CBRT Policy Announcement (Apr), Bank of Indonesia Policy Announcement (Apr), UK Inflation (Mar), South African Inflation (Mar), EZ Consumer Confidence (Apr) THU: South Korean GDP (Q1), Global Flash PMI (Apr), French Business Confidence (Apr), Mexican Inflation (Apr), Canadian PPI (Mar), US Jobless Claims (Apr/18) FRI:…
“They cashed the check 10 days after the wedding.”
USD/CHF finishes the week on a lower note, down 0.87% for the week and 0.27% in the day, as markets turn optimistic about a possible US-Iran deal over the weekend. In the meantime, the technical picture remains bearish, as the pair tumbled below key moving averages, hitting a five-week low at 0.7775.USD/CHF Price Forecast: Technical outlookThe daily chart shows the pair ended the day below the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 0.7825—the last of a group of four that included the 20-, 100-, and 200-day SMAs —, opening the door for further downside. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is…
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The US Dollar Index (DXY) is losing momentum near 98.00 as safe-haven demand fades on the reopening news, but downside remains limited amid lingering geopolitical risks. Markets are experiencing fluctuations between relief and renewed caution as developments around the Strait of Hormuz continue to evolve. Earlier reports confirmed that this vital Oil chokepoint is “fully open and ready for full passage,” alleviating fears about prolonged supply disruptions. However, new developments are complicating the situation. Reports suggest that Iran may consider closing the Strait of Hormuz again if the United States maintains its naval blockade, warning that such an action would…
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Thursday urged U.S. policymakers to prepare an emergency plan in case demand for Treasurys breaks down — warning that a crisis in the government bond market could trigger severe consequences across the economy.