April 15, 2026 12:11 pm
Key Moments Morgan Stanley’s first-quarter profit increased to $5.6 billion, or $3.43 per share, from $4.3 billion, or $2.60 per share, a year earlier. Investment banking revenue rose 36% to $2.12 billion, while equity trading revenue climbed 25% to $5.15 billion and fixed income revenue advanced 29% to $3.36 billion. Total quarterly revenue grew to […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 10:35 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY traded near 113.40 during European hours on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive day of gains. Renewed expectations for a second round of US-Iran talks boosted risk sentiment and supported the Australian Dollar. The Japanese Yen weakened amid higher oil prices and concerns about Japan’s reliance on Middle East energy, though potential intervention […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 9:07 am
Key Moments ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that expectations for additional Bank of England tightening have diminished, with December pricing dropping 10bp to 34bp. He anticipates that UK front-end rates will decline more than their eurozone equivalents, providing ongoing support for EUR/GBP beyond the near term. Improved risk sentiment is currently weighing on EUR/GBP, but ING […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 8:31 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY hovers around 187.30 early in European trading after small losses in the previous session. Crude oil prices weigh on the Yen, as Japan depends on Middle East energy supplies. The Euro may struggle as uncertainty grows around US–Iran ceasefire talks. EUR/JPY Holds Steady at Recent Levels EUR/JPY is flat near 187.30 in […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 6:58 am
Key Moments Global shipments increased 12% year-on-year in the first quarter to an estimated 1.4 million vehicles. North American quarterly shipments rose 17%, according to the company’s statement. Shipments in Gulf Cooperation Council countries declined by more than half in the same period. First-Quarter Global Performance Stellantis reported that its worldwide vehicle shipments climbed 12% […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 6:43 am
Key Moments GBP/USD broke a seven-session advance and traded near 1.3560 in Asian dealings on Wednesday as the US Dollar firmed. US PPI rose 0.5% MoM versus a 1.2% consensus, while core PPI increased 0.1% MoM against expectations of 0.6%, underscoring softer inflation pressures. UK 10-year gilt yields moved toward 4.7% as lower oil prices […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 6:14 am
Key Moments Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading above $74,500, holding near a recent two-month high of $76,038 and reclaiming the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement around $74,487. Ethereum (ETH) is trading above $2,300, supported by the 50-day EMA at $2,182, while facing resistance at the 100-day EMA at $2,355 and the 38.2% Fibonacci level at $2,380. XRP […]
Read moreApril 15, 2026 5:48 am
Key Moments AUD/USD traded around 0.7120 in Asian hours on Wednesday, marking a third straight session of gains. US PPI for March rose 0.5% MoM versus a 1.2% consensus, while core PPI printed at 0.1% MoM against 0.6% expected. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warned that Australia faces a challenging period amid an energy shock […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 1:45 pm
Key Moments U.S. solar PPA prices increased 13% compared with the first quarter of the prior year, while wind PPAs climbed nearly 24%, according to LevelTen Energy. Developers reported pressure from tariffs, labor shortages, and permitting obstacles, even as demand for renewable power from data centers surged. Large corporate power buyers continued to drive most […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 12:29 pm
Key Moments Amazon.com agreed to buy Globalstar in an $11.57 billion transaction to strengthen its satellite communications business. Globalstar shareholders can choose either $90 in cash or 0.3210 Amazon shares for each of their Globalstar shares. Amazon aims to deploy about 3,200 low-Earth-orbit satellites by 2029, with roughly half in place by a July 2026 […]
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