http://www.dukascopy.com Market News and Analysis by Dukascopy Bank SA en-us www.dukascopy.com, all rights reserved info@dukascopy.com (Dukascopy Bank) Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:07:29 +0000 http://www.dukascopy.com/static/images/og/6396.jpg https://www.dukascopy.com 1200 630 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Iran war: 50 days, $50B lost. 500M barrels out in history's largest shock. Recovery takes years despite Hormuz opening. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Samsung SDI inks 1st Mercedes deal. Queen's 100th marked. Radev wins Bulgaria vote. North Korea tests cluster missiles. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Dutch chipmaking giant ASML raised its 2026 sales forecast on Wednesday, projecting annual revenue between €36 billion and €40 billion, up from its previous January estimate of €34 billion to €39 billion. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss China's heavy-duty cargo sector is on a trajectory to become nearly 100% electric, a shift that could slash the nation's road transport oil consumption by half. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Gold continued move to the upside, closing close to 4835.00. Economic Calendar Analysis Lower levels of volatility may be considered as a primary scenario, if no significant geopolitical events occur this week. XAU/USD short-term forecast Gold is currently moving in a tight consolidation range around 4326.00, showing a mild bullish structure overall but with short-term momentum fading. Price action is clearly capped by Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:45:45 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Daily chart currently signals a cautious bullish outlook as the UK stock index maintains its structural integrity above a multi-month ascending trendline. Trading around 10590.00, the index is successfully navigating a consolidation phase following a volatile first quarter in 2026. The technical setup indicates that the primary uptrend remains intact, which is currently trending upward near the 10200 mark. From Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:55:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss European Union exports to the United States fell by over 26% for the second consecutive month in February, following a similar drop in January. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss 250k jobs at risk as Iran war halves growth to 0.7%. Inflation hits 4% while business confidence hits post-pandemic lows. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:05:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The FTSE 100 retreated 44 points to 10,623 in early Monday trading, wiping out Friday's gains as a brief peace rally evaporated. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:55:33 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss EUR/USD experienced some volatility and closed near 1.17650 price level. Economic Calendar Analysis Fundamental data release impact may be considered low towards EUR/USD this week. EUR/USD hourly chart analysis The hourly chart for EUR/USD highlights a period of localized consolidation following a sharp rejection from the 1.1830 resistance and the 101.2% Fibonacci level at 1.1838. Price is currently trading near 1.1763, attempting to stabilize Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:42:45 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Apple's iPhone shipments in China surged 20% in the first quarter, significantly outperforming a market that saw an overall 4% decline. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss China will expand energy reserves and diversify imports to handle emergencies as the Iran war and Hormuz closure disrupt 20% of global oil shipments. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss TotalEnergies service station workers in France launched a strike on Friday, demanding wage increases to offset the soaring fuel prices triggered by the Iran war. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Spurred by uncertainty over U.S. security commitments under President Trump and supply strains from wars in Iran and Ukraine, Japan is set to finalize a historic easing of its arms export rules. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The European Union is drafting emergency plans to combat a looming jet fuel shortage caused by the conflict in Iran, which has blocked key Middle East supply routes. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Kering, the French parent company of Gucci, has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Shanghai-based Icicle Fashion Group. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is requesting a court to dismiss punitive damages claims in a lawsuit filed by his sister, Annie Altman, involving allegations of past abuse. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Netflix had a very strong start to 2026. In the first quarter, revenue grew 16% to $12.25 billion, and operating income increased 18% to $4 billion. A major boost came from a $2.8 billion termination fee from a canceled Warner Bros. deal, which helped push free cash flow up to $5.1 billion. Because of this, Netflix raised its full-year cash Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:17:19 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The International Monetary Fund issued a stark alert during the 2026 Spring Meetings, characterizing the $39 trillion U.S. national debt as a systemic global disease rather than a localized political issue. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:52:52 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Gold is currently trading around 4796.73. The price is sitting just below a key resistance level at 4880.00, which is the main barrier bulls need to break for further upside. On the downside, immediate support is at 4730.00, while a stronger structural support lies near 4665.00, aligning closely with the 100-period moving average. A deeper support zone can be Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:30:13 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss President Trump is visiting Nevada and Arizona to promote his One Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts, specifically highlighting the elimination of federal taxes on tips. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The UK's automotive industry group is demanding urgent clarity on the European Commission's Industrial Accelerator Act, warning that ambiguity over Made in EU status is freezing investment. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark rate to 1.00% by June. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Tesco reported a £3.15B profit but issued a wide £3.0B–£3.3B FY27 guide. CEO Murphy cited Middle East war uncertainty and supply chain risks as headwinds. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Tesla is developing an all-new compact SUV to sit below the Model Y, signaling a potential return to mass-market EVs after focusing on robotaxis. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The Trump administration extended a sanctions waiver allowing Lukoil to continue operating its roughly 2,000 retail service stations outside of Russia until October 29, 2026. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Elon Musk is accelerating Terafab, a massive $25 billion joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX, and Intel. The Austin-based project aims to vertically integrate chip design and fabrication under one roof to power humanoid robots and orbital AI data centers. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:15:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Continuation of bullishness from beginning of April has pushed GBP/USD towards 1.35500. Economic Calendar Low volatility levels might persist throughout the rest of the trading week, however overall, any significant move from US treasury market might rise overall volatility levels thus increasing FX volatility as well. GBP/USD hourly chart analysis GBP/USD hourly chart shows a market in a tactical cooling phase after a Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:30:15 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss T. Rowe Price currently presents a compelling value proposition for income-oriented investors, anchored by a consensus dividend yield of 5.4% and a distinguished 40-year track record of consecutive distribution increases. While the stock's consensus P/E ratio of about 10.4 represents a significant discount to historical valuation multiples, this compression reflects broader structural concerns. Specifically, the firm faces a persistent as Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:15:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss TSMC reported an exceptionally strong first quarter in 2026, driven largely by surging demand for its most advanced process technologies. Profitability remained exceptionally robust across all metrics. TSMC reported a gross margin of 66.2%, an operating margin of 58.1%, and a net profit margin of 50.5%, reflecting both strong pricing power and operational efficiency at scale. A key driver behind this Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:45:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/arabic/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss