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WTI Oil eases after three-day advance as Hormuz tensions keep supply risks in focus
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) declines on Thursday, trading around $101.45 at the time of writing, down 3.70% on the day after three consecutive days of gains. Despite this technical pullback, US Crude remains above the psychological $100 level, reflecting a market that is still under strain.
Dow Jones Industrial Average rallies above 49,500 on Caterpillar earnings boost
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed sharply on Thursday, adding about 730 points, or 1.5%, after rallying from an overnight low below 48,500 to a session high just above 49,600.
USD/CAD falls as Dollar weakens on possible Japan FX intervention
USD/CAD trades on the back foot on Thursday as renewed weakness in the US Dollar (USD) supports the Canadian Dollar (CAD), while the latest US economic data fails to provide support to the Greenback. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3612, down nearly 0.53% on the day.
BoE recap: An 'active hold' as inflation risks re-emerge
The Bank of England (BoE) kept rates unchanged at 3.75%, but unlike a passive pause, this was framed as a deliberate and active policy choice.
EUR/GBP slips as ECB and BoE hold rates, but hawks stay alert
The EUR/GBP pair falls some 0.16% on Thursday as the central bank bonanza ends with the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) keeping interest rates unchanged as expected. The cross-pair trades at around 0.8644 after reaching a daily high of 0.8670.
AUD/USD rises amid robust Chinese business activity, weaker US Dollar
The AUD/USD recovers toward the 0.7190 price region on Thursday, erasing Wednesday's losses, as the Australian Dollar (AUD) benefits from data showing a resilient Chinese economy and a weaker US Dollar (USD).
Silver Price Analysis: XAG/USD rebound loses momentum amid restrictive policy risks
Silver (XAG/USD) moves higher on Thursday, trading around $73.40 at the time of writing, up 2.81% on the day, after undergoing a marked pullback in recent weeks. This technical rebound comes as the white metal attempts to stabilize following the rejection near the $80 threshold in mid-April.
United States 4-Week Bill Auction climbed from previous 3.595% to 3.6%
United States 4-Week Bill Auction climbed from previous 3.595% to 3.6%
Gold firms as USD weakens, higher-for-longer rates limit upside
Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher on Thursday, recovering from the one-month low of $4,510 seen the previous day. The modest rebound comes as the US Dollar (USD) weakens after Tokyo ramps up FX intervention warnings.
ECB sees two rate hikes if Brent stays above $100 – Reuters
Sources speaking with Reuters revealed that the European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers are likely to hike rates “at least” twice this year, beginning in June if there’s no resolution to the Iran conflict.
Colombia National Jobless Rate down to 8.8% in March from previous 9.2%
Colombia National Jobless Rate down to 8.8% in March from previous 9.2%
ECB: Stagflation risks complicate policy path – ING
ING’s Global Head of Macro, Carsten Brzeski, notes that the European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates on hold as stagflationary pressures in the Eurozone rise. The bank highlights weaker Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, mixed inflation dynamics and tighter credit conditions.
Fed: Dots and easing path steady – ABN AMRO
ABN AMRO’s US Senior Economist Rogier Quaedvlieg reviews the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, noting that the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept rates unchanged and maintained an easing bias in its statement.
META's 10% sell-off weighs on NASDAQ
The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite (IXIC) sank 0.5% an hour into the regular session on Thursday. The culprit? Meta Platforms (META). Mark Zuckerberg's social media powerhouse led the move as it sold off more than 10% a day after blowout first-quarter earnings that failed to impress the market.
ECB Recap: Between rising inflation risks and a slowing economy
As widely telegraphed, the European Central Bank (ECB) kept its policy rates unchanged on Thursday, but the tone of the meeting reflected a far more complicated backdrop.
USD/JPY steadies after intervention-driven slump
USD/JPY shows signs of stabilizing after a sharp intraday slump on Thursday triggered by intervention warnings from Tokyo, which sent the Japanese Yen (JPY) soaring across the board.
US President Trump explores options to end Strait of Hormuz shutdown – AP
US President Donald Trump is exploring options to end the Strait of Hormuz shutdown, according to an official who spoke anonymously to the Associated Press.
Elliott Wave view: Microsoft (MSFT) Entering 3‑Wave correction after impulse
Microsoft (MSFT) established a major all-time high on July 31, 2025, at $555.45. Afterward, the stock entered a significant correction that concluded on March 28, 2026, at $356.07. This decline has been classified as wave (II).
Canada: Growth masks structural headwinds – NBC
National Bank of Canada (NBC) economists Matthieu Arseneau and Alexandra Ducharme note that the Canadian economy expanded by 0.2% in February, with Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by industry tracking 1.7% annualized.
GBP/USD surges amid lower-than-expected US GDP growth, BoE hold
The GBP/USD pair surges 0.6% on Thursday, trading at around 1.3550 level, after the Bank of England (BoE) left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% with an 8-1 vote and amid lower-than-expected GDP growth in the US.
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