Gold tracks more sideways awaiting further US-Iran developments
The market mood might be a tad bit more pessimistic today but we’re not quite in a full risk-off wave. US futures are down but major currencies aren’t really doing much while precious metals and the bond market are seeing light changes for the most part. Of note, gold is down just 0.1% as it […]
Tesla stock just got a little cheaper, but why? And should anyone care?
Image source: Getty Images Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock slipped before the Easter break after the company reported Q1 2026 delivery figures that came in below analyst expectations — and the numbers are worth a closer look. Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in the first quarter. That missed Wall Street expectations of around 365,000 by roughly 7,600 units. […]
What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we get the final PMIs for the major Eurozone economies and the UK. The data showed an acceleration in inflation and deceleration in economic activity in the preliminary reports and we will likely see more of that in the final readings. The data won’t change anything at this point, […]
Love bargains? 4 stock market gems to consider this new ISA year
Image source: Getty Images Global stock markets remain volatile, keeping investors on tenterhooks as the new ISA year begins. But I’m not worried. Over time, share prices tend to recover strongly from bouts of choppiness. In the meantime, confident investors can nip in and grab some bargains. With Stocks and Shares ISA users having a […]
PBOC sets USD/ CNY reference rate for today at 6.8854 (vs. estimate at 6.8773)
The PBOC allows the yuan to fluctuate within a +/- 2% range, around this reference rate. The 6.8854 rate is the strongest, for CNY, in nearly 3 years. PBOC injects 500mn yuan via 78pday reverse repos in open market operates today. Unchanged rate of 1.4%. Source link
Scottish Mortgage shares surge on Musk’s groundbreaking SpaceX revelation!
Image source: Getty Images Scottish Mortgage (LSE: SMT) shares enjoyed a decent rally last week after Elon Musk spoke of a planned $1.75trn IPO for SpaceX. The private space exploration company reportedly makes up 19.3% of the trust’s total assets. The valuation is also far above the company’s current $800bn valuation, suggesting a potential 119% […]
FX option expiries for 7 April 10am New York cut
There are just a couple of expiries to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. They are for EUR/USD at the 1.1500 and 1.1525 levels. They don’t tie to any technical significance but could play some role in terms of limiting price action in the session ahead, depending on the market […]
Offset Shooting at Florida Casino, Ambulance Rushes to Scene
Offset Shooting Photos of Chaos, Ambulance Outside FL Casino Published April 6, 2026 9:45 PM PDT Paramedics rushed to the scene moments after Offset was shot at a casino in Hollywood, Florida … according to photos obtained by TMZ. We’ve obtained photos of an ambulance arriving at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, FL, minutes […]
With oil at $100 a barrel, what’s the forecast for BP shares in 2026?
BP shares (LSE: BP) are now the top performing stock on the FTSE 100 over the past month, up 20%. The boost has been driven by soaring oil prices, with Brent Crude trading above $100 a barrel for much of the past month. As the Middle East conflict rages on with no end in sight, […]
ECB policymaker Radev: It is too early to say if a rate hike is needed for this month
The likelihood of adverse inflation scenario is increasing Inflation expectations may shift faster due to memory of price surge after the Russia-Ukraine conflict ECB must be ready to act if signs of inflation persistence emerge But it is too early to say if a rate hike is needed on 30 April for now Inflation expectations […]
