April 2, 2026 1:39 pm
Key Moments GBP/USD enters Q2 near a turning point after slipping from the 1.36 area to the low 1.33s in Q1. US Dollar gains support from safe-haven demand, rising oil prices, and geopolitical tensions. UK inflation could rise toward 3.5%–4% as energy shocks hit the economy. Q1 Recap: Sterling Loses Momentum The British pound started […]
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Key Moments KKR has raised $23 billion for its latest North America-focused private equity fund, its largest vehicle dedicated to the region. The firm reported that the three prior funds in this strategy produced a gross return of 23% over the past decade. KKR stated that its private equity assets under management have climbed to […]
Read moreApril 2, 2026 10:46 am
Key Moments J.P. Morgan placed International Paper (NYSE:IP) on Negative Catalyst Watch ahead of its April 30 results, citing cost headwinds and a 21% gap versus Q2 2026 EBITDA consensus. The bank cut its FY 2026 EBITDA forecast for International Paper to $3.33 billion and lowered its December 2027 price target to $46, while keeping […]
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Key Moments LME aluminum prices moved above $3,500/t following reports of significant production disruptions at major Gulf smelters EGA and Alba. ING estimates that confirmed halts and curtailments could remove about 3 mtpa of capacity, nearly half of Middle East aluminum output. Despite potential demand headwinds from weaker global growth, constrained Chinese and Indonesian supply […]
Read moreApril 2, 2026 9:17 am
Key Moments Bitcoin dropped 2.9% to $66,465.7, moving lower within its recent trading range. Risk-sensitive assets, including cryptocurrencies and equities, declined after President Trump signaled intensified U.S. military action against Iran in the coming weeks. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a $1.2 billion net inflow in March, their first monthly inflow since October, despite Bitcoin remaining […]
Read moreApril 2, 2026 8:46 am
Key Moments NZD/USD trades around 0.5710 after falling nearly 0.8% during Thursday’s European session, reversing two days of gains. The pair is holding just above immediate support at 0.5699, a four-month low, with the 14-day RSI at 35 signaling weak momentum. New Zealand Dollar is the weakest against the US Dollar today, with NZD/USD showing […]
Read moreApril 2, 2026 8:22 am
Key Moments GBP/JPY trades below 211.00 after reversing part of its rebound from the 209.70-209.65 area near a four-week low. Escalating Middle East tensions and renewed risk aversion bolster the Japanese Yen’s safe-haven appeal against the British Pound. Fresh strength in Crude Oil prices and stagflation concerns for Japan complicate the outlook for Bank of […]
Read moreApril 2, 2026 7:48 am
Key Moments USD/CHF trades near 0.7985 in early European hours as the U.S. Dollar gains on the Swiss Franc. Swiss March CPI is expected to show a 0.5% monthly and annual rise, with the data due for release on Thursday. Markets are looking ahead to Friday’s U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls, forecast at 60,000, with the Unemployment […]
Read moreApril 2, 2026 6:30 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) slid about $150 intraday after touching a new two-week peak near $4,800. Heightened tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz supported the US Dollar and US Treasury yields. Technical signals on the 4-hour chart point to fading upside momentum, with key support near $4,600. Middle East Tensions Fuel Dollar Bid […]
Read moreApril 2, 2026 6:24 am
Key Moments USD/CAD trades near 1.3900 after rebounding during Asian hours on Thursday, ending a two-day losing streak. Remarks from US President Donald Trump on Iran and the Middle East support the US Dollar by maintaining elevated geopolitical risk. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbs nearly 5% to about $98.90 per barrel, offering some support […]
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