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) Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:42:03 +0000 http://www.dukascopy.com/static/images/og/6396.jpg https://www.dukascopy.com 1200 630 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Japanese investors bought $14B in foreign stocks in March, a one-year high. NISA flows and war-driven discounts sparked the surge as investors shed foreign bonds. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Xi Jinping called for a demand-driven shift to upgrade China's services sector through tech and reform. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Lloyds used IBM quantum computing to successfully detect money mule networks. The test found complex fraud patterns that are difficult for standard computers. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:08 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss When President Trump announced a surprise two-week ceasefire with Iran late Tuesday evening, averting military strikes and paving the way for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen, Wall Street reacted with immediate and violent relief. Crude oil decreased nearly fifteen percent overnight, erasing weeks of built-up war premiums in a matter of hours. For traders staring at the charts, the Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:34:25 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Beijing is pushing fermented local feed to slash reliance on US soybeans. Use hit 8%, aiming for 15% by 2030, as trade tensions drive food self-reliance. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss EUR/USD has reversed amid Trump ceasefire, closing the gap and moving towards 1.17500. Economic Calendar Analysis EUR/USD hourly chart analysis EUR/USD on the 1-hour chart is showing strong bullish momentum. After consolidating between 1.15650 and 1.16000, the pair broke out with strong green candles. The short-term trend is bullish, with price making higher highs and higher lows and now challenging a key resistance Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:38:48 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Phillips 66 faces a $900M Q1 loss as the Iran war roils energy markets. The hit stems from short positions in derivatives after record oil price gains. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The market has shifted into a bullish trend after breaking out of its previous range between 1.1493 and 1.1630. Momentum is clearly strong, supported by a moving average crossover where the 30 SMA has moved above the 100 SMA, confirming bullish control.Price is now trading well above both moving averages, showing strength but also indicating it may be overextended in Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:52:22 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The market is still bullish in the long term because price remains above the 200 SMA, but in the short term it is in a bearish correction after falling below the 100 SMA. Right now, price is moving between $93.40 and $99.40. The $99.40 level is important resistance that needs to be broken to regain upward momentum, while $93.40 is Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:25:40 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss ECB's Dimitar Radev warns inflation expectations may rise fast due to Iran war shocks. The bank must be ready for swift rate hikes to prevent a price spiral. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Deere agreed to a $99M settlement over right-to-repair claims. It will provide digital tools to farmers for 10 years, ending a major class action lawsuit. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:35:11 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Trump plans to cut 9,400 TSA jobs and $1.5B from the budget. The move aims to privatize security at small airports and save $500M through efficiency gains. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss SWIFT data may undercount the yuan as China uses its own CIPS network. Beijing claims the currency is now the world's third-largest for international payments. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Investors are pressuring Amazon, Google, and Microsoft over massive water and power use. Alphabet's emissions surged 51%, sparking calls for better climate data. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Broadcom signed a deal to develop custom AI chips for Google through 2031. It also partnered with Anthropic, whose revenue run-rate has surged to $30 billion. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss EUR/USD has been in a clear downtrend since it peaked above 1.20000 earlier this year. After a sharp recent drop, the price is now moving sideways near its lows around 1.15415, which still reflects weakness. The overall outlook remains negative because the price is trading well below both its short-term and long-term averages, and the short-term average has just crossed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:24:17 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Intel Corporation is currently undergoing a highly capital-intensive transition, trading near $50.78 as of early April 2026. The company's strategic focus has shifted heavily toward the buildout of its 18A manufacturing process. This pivot resembles a major infrastructure upgrade, requiring significant upfront expenditure that temporarily suppresses near-term profitability to secure long-term market dominance. Intel's current valuation requires looking past the immediate Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:46:26 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Jamie Dimon warns the Iran war could trigger inflation and rate hikes, risking recession. While tax cuts aid growth, oil shocks and high debt remain major threats. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:35:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Amazon will keep 80% of its package volume with USPS, securing $6B in revenue. The deal avoids a 66% cut that threatened the cash-strapped agency's survival. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss March 2026 ISM Services PMI report shows that the U.S. services sector continues to expand, marking its 21st consecutive month of growth with a reading of 54%, although momentum has slowed compared to February. Overall economic expansion has now reached 70 straight months, but the decline in the headline index reflects mixed conditions across the sector. Demand remains strong, as evidenced Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:01:44 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Ex-OpenAI's Zack Kass says rigid hierarchies slow Chinese firms' AI adoption vs US. While consumers embrace tech like OpenClaw, enterprise lag remains. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss OPEC+ agreed to boost May output by 206,000 bpd. The move is largely symbolic while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, but signals future supply readiness. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss United raised checked bag fees by $10 to $45–$50 as jet fuel costs double. The hike follows JetBlue as airlines struggle with expenses driven by the Iran war. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Private flight costs rose 20% as fuel hits $4.65/gallon amid the Iran war. Surcharges are climbing, yet airport delays keep demand for charter travel high. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Five EU nations urged a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy firms as Iran war prices spike. The move aims to combat rising inflation and protect households Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Microsoft hit bold March quarter targets for its Copilot AI after revamping its sales strategy. The boost follows a 23% stock dip and concerns over low adoption. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss India made its first Iranian oil purchase in seven years after the U.S. eased sanctions. The deal secures crude supplies amid war-driven Middle East disruptions. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Trump vowed to strike Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened by Tuesday. He also confirmed the rescue of the final US airman shot down. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for $9B to rival SpaceX's Starlink. Globalstar shares rose 24%, though Apple's 20% stake remains a complicating factor. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Republicans reached a deal to end the record-long partial shutdown. The plan funds DHS via two packages, aiming to restore airport security and ICE operations. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/deutsch/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss