Iran’s largest aluminium producer IRALCO has been hit in an airstrike
Iran’s biggest aluminium producer, Iranian Aluminium Company, located in Arak, has been hit. . The city of Arak is highly sensitive, as it is home to the IR-40 heavy water reactor, a key part of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure . IRALCO manufactures aluminium products that can be used in military and nuclear-related applications, including missile casings, […]
FX option expiries for 8 April 10am New York cut
There is arguably just one to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. That being for EUR/USD at the 1.1700 level. The expiries don’t tie to any technical significance, so I would wager that their relative impact will be minimal to none on a day like this. As things stand, the […]
Gallup finds U.S. worker optimism on job market fell to 28% in 2025
‘The Big Money Show’ panel reacts to new data showing Gen Z hiring has collapsed while older workers stay in the workforce longer. A new report from Gallup finds that U.S. workers are less optimistic about the job climate and their level of engagement with their current jobs has remained relatively flat. Gallup released its […]
Risk-on wave tides over markets as US, Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire
Well, here we go again. Another two-week ceasefire but this time around, it seems like there is a better feeling that the war is slowly winding down. And perhaps more importantly, this time Iran is also agreeing to it and coming to the negotiating table. US president Trump dropped the news overnight and that is […]
Trump ceasefire announcement still to be agreed to by Iran. Markets rejoicing though.
Trump announced a ceasefire: TRUMP HAS AGREED TO SUSPEND IRAN BOMBING FOR TWO WEEKS Note this though, from Trump’s statement (a ‘truth’ tweet): subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz The White House adds that Israel has agreed to the temporary ceasefire. […]
Astros Notes: Brown, Hader, Bullpen
The Astros provided an update on injured ace Hunter Brown on Tuesday, noting that the righty has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 shoulder strain. The club said he’ll be shut down from throwing for a few weeks. Manager Joe Espada provided a little more specificity in his pregame media session with the Houston beat (link […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Two week pause/ceasefire sends oil plummeting
RBNZ expands media outreach after hold decision amid uncertain outlook – Breman schedule Reports that Iran will allow only 10-15 ships / day to pass through Strait of Hormuz Reserve Bank of New Zealand leaves its cash rate unchanged at 2.25%, as expected Bank of Korea seen holding rates on April 10 as oil shock […]
Market rejoicing continues: Oil down, gold up. USD down, equities up.
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Offset Seen for First Time Since Being Shot, Smoking in Hospital Gown
Here’s the first look at Offset since being shot outside a Florida casino … he’s in a wheelchair having a smoke outside a hospital … and he’s wearing his hospital gown. Check out these photos of Offset being wheeled outside for a smoke break … he’s got non-slip hospital socks, hospital wristbands, a bandage on […]
RBNZ expands media outreach after hold decision amid uncertain outlook – Breman schedule
Summary: RBNZ expands post-MPR communication with multiple media appearances Governor Breman scheduled across domestic and global outlets Follows decision to hold OCR at 2.25% amid heightened uncertainty Aims to reinforce policy messaging and manage expectations Reflects need for clarity amid rising inflation and weaker growth Signals broader push toward transparency and engagement RBNZ post-MPR media […]
