Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 3.4%, above expectations (3.3%) in March
Spain Consumer Price Index (YoY) came in at 3.4%, above expectations (3.3%) in March
Spain Consumer Price Index (MoM) above forecasts (1%) in March: Actual (1.2%)
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, April 14:
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, is down almost 0.6% around $92.00 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The Oil price faces selling pressure amid hopes that the United States (US) is preparing for the second round of talks with Iran.
Danske Research Team reports a solid rebound in US equities, with the S&P 500 up 1% and tech leading gains.
The US Dollar (USD) posts marginal losses against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Tuesday, and extends its decline to three-week lows below 1.3790 after dropping from a high of 1.3878 on Monday.
Rabobank strategists highlight that Brent Oil prices are down on screens even as the US blockade of Hormuz, combined with Iran’s actions, threatens prolonged disruption.
The EUR/USD pair trades firmly near 1.1760 during the early European trading session on Tuesday, the highest level seen in six weeks. The major currency pair reflects strength as market sentiment remains risk-on due to optimism towards a permanent ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran.
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that despite the war-related volatility in G10 FX, the Swiss Franc (CHF) has been one of the weakest G10 currencies, even though it remains a key safe haven.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) gains against the US Dollar (USD) as easing oil prices fade stagflation concerns in Japan. However, the recent surge in energy costs linked to Middle East concerns, fueled expectations of a near-term Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate hike.
Asian stock markets add significant gains on Tuesday as comments from United States (US) President Donald Trump and Vice President (VP) JD Vance, hinting that talks with Iran were not a complete failure, have prompted demand for risk-sensitive assets.
According to a report from the New York Times (NYT), Iranian officials had proposed suspending its uranium enrichment for up to five years in its weekend talks with the United States (US) in Pakistan.