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April, 2026

• 29 April 2026 7:56 pm

  Could Fragile Labor Market, Inflation Readings Push Fed Toward Rate Cuts?

  

  Central banks occupy a prominent—if not the most prominent—position among market drivers this week. Five central banks are set to announce interest rate decisions during this period: the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, the Bank of Canada, and the Bank of Japan, which has already …

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• 29 April 2026 7:45 pm

  No Rate Cut Yet: Bank of Canada Flags Upside Inflation Risks

  

  The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, choosing to remain cautious as policymakers weigh slowing economic momentum against lingering inflation risks.While the decision itself was widely expected, the central bank’s updated outlook revealed a more complex picture. Growth projections for the coming years …

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• 29 April 2026 7:25 pm

  Oil Prices Soar, Markets Freeze: Powell’s Fed Holds the Line

  

  Markets drifted cautiously on Wednesday, caught in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while a sharp surge in oil prices injected fresh tension into an already fragile landscape.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.57%, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq barely moving, down 0.11% and 0.04%. …

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• 29 April 2026 5:33 pm

  Dollar Steady Ahead of Powell’s Final Stand: Fed Decision and Iran Blockade Set Stage for Currency Showdown

  

  Key Takeaways Dollar index firms slightly: The DXY ticked up 0.1% to 98.70, with the euro down 0.1% at $1.1698 and the pound 0.1% lower at $1.3502. Fed expected to hold: Rates likely to stay at 3.5%-3.75%, with the WSJ reporting potential hawkish tweaks to forward guidance — possibly removing …

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• 29 April 2026 4:20 pm

  Bitcoin Treads Water Near $77K: Fed Showdown and Iran Blockade Keep Crypto on Edge

  

  Key Takeaways Steady but stuck: Bitcoin held near $77,000, last trading 0.5% higher at $76,614, as investors await the Fed verdict. Technical ceiling: IG analysts identify the $78,000-$79,500 zone as a stubborn resistance barrier, with profit-taking repeatedly capping advances. Range-bound pattern: Sharp rallies followed by consolidation phases reflect a market …

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• 29 April 2026 3:07 pm

  Gold Stuck in Mud Near One-Month Low as Iran Blockade and Fed Caution Crush Safe-Haven Appeal

  

  Key Takeaways Bullion under pressure: Spot gold slipped 0.1% to $4,593.04 per ounce, while gold futures eased 0.1% to $4,606.31 — both near one-month lows. Dollar steals the show: Safe-haven buyers have flocked to the greenback rather than gold amid the Iran war uncertainty. Mixed metals picture: Spot silver rose …

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• 29 April 2026 1:39 pm

  Trump Tightens the Noose: Long Iran Blockade Looms as Oil Roars Past $114

  

  Key Takeaways Strategic shift: Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran, opting for sustained economic pressure over renewed military strikes or rushed diplomacy. Calculated bet: The administration views a long blockade as less risky than either resuming large-scale bombing or pursuing a rapid diplomatic exit, …

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• 29 April 2026 12:29 pm

  European Stocks Wobble as Iran War, Earnings Tsunami, and Fed Decision Collide

  

  Key Takeaways Mixed open across Europe: The Stoxx 600 rose 0.2%, Germany’s DAX gained 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 edged up 0.1%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%. Adidas dazzles: Shares jumped over 7% after better-than-expected first-quarter operating profit despite a “very volatile and heavily discounted” retail environment. UBS surges: …

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• 29 April 2026 11:34 am

  Australian Inflation Erupts as Iran War Fuel Shock Slams Households

  

  Key Takeaways Sharp acceleration: Australian CPI surged to 4.6% in March, up dramatically from 3.7% in the prior quarter, though slightly below the 4.8% forecast. Monthly record: CPI jumped 1.1% month-on-month — the largest monthly increase since the series began in 2017, driven primarily by soaring transportation costs. Fuel the …

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• 29 April 2026 10:34 am

  Oil Holds Near One-Month Peak as UAE Bolts from OPEC and Trump Tightens Iran Chokehold

  

  Key Takeaways Prices steady near highs: Brent crude rose 0.2% to $111.51 per barrel, while WTI eased 0.3% to $99.63 — both still hovering near their strongest levels since late March after Tuesday’s 3%+ surge. Extended blockade ahead: A WSJ report says Trump has instructed aides to prepare for a …

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• 29 April 2026 1:14 am

  Starbucks Brews Up a Strong Quarter, Shares Surge

  

  Starbucks delivered a robust start to the year, beating expectations with stronger sales, higher margins, and a return to positive cash flow. The global coffeehouse chain reported first‑quarter revenue of $9.53 billion, an 8.8% increase from last year, comfortably surpassing market forecasts. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.50, …

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• 29 April 2026 1:03 am

  Meta’s Earnings Loom as Options Traders Brace for Volatility

  

  Meta Platforms heads into its latest earnings report with investors weighing strong fundamentals against technical uncertainty. The company has delivered impressive revenue growth—around 30% year‑over‑year—thanks to improved ad pricing and sharper targeting. Yet, despite this momentum, traders are cautious as the stock hovers near key technical levels. Options Market Signals …

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• 29 April 2026 12:43 am

  Wall Street’s Tech Honeymoon Ends as Oil Heats Up

  

  After weeks of relentless optimism, U.S. markets finally cooled on Tuesday, signaling that the honeymoon phase for technology stocks may be over—at least for now. A sharp drop in artificial intelligence shares and a renewed surge in oil prices combined to stall Wall Street’s record-setting rally, reminding investors that even …

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