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) Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +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 American Airlines raised checked bag fees, with steeper hikes for basic economy, amid soaring jet fuel costs. New airport fees hit $50 for standard tickets and $55 for basic economy starting May 18. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:30:10 +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 Elon Musk's xAI filed a lawsuit to block Colorado's new AI regulations, arguing they violate free speech and force the Grok model to adopt state-aligned biases. Fri, 10 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 TSMC's Q1 revenue jumped 35%, beating market forecasts on the back of surging AI chip demand. The results, driven by clients like Nvidia, as AI interest continues to offset weaker consumer electronics sales. Fri, 10 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 Price action suggests a transition from a bearish phase into a potential bullish breakout. From November to February, the pair moved steadily within an ascending channel, respecting support and resistance boundaries until peaking near 1.3800. After that, it shifted into a descending channel through February to early April, forming lower highs and lower lows as momentum cooled. Recently, however, price Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:46:11 +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 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose by 0.9% in March 2026, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.3%. This increase was largely driven by a sharp rise in energy prices, which surged 10.9% during the month the biggest increase since 2005. Gasoline prices led this spike, jumping 21.2% and accounting for most of the overall CPI increase, Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:05:13 +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 Treasury and Fed chiefs warned bank CEOs that Anthropic's Mythos AI can exploit major cyber flaws. Access is restricted to 40 firms to mitigate global risks. Fri, 10 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 The recent Treasury auction for the 30-Year Bond, a reopening of the February 2056 series, demonstrated healthy market demand characterized by a solid 2.38x bid-to-cover ratio generated from $52.45 billion in tendered competitive bids against $21.97 billion accepted. Because investors required a high yield of 4.876%, which exceeded the stated 4.75% coupon interest rate, these bonds were sold at a Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:08:56 +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 According to national statistical data on industrial production in Italy, the seasonally adjusted industrial production index increased by 0.1% in February 2026 compared to January. Despite this slight monthly rise, the broader short-term trend remained negative, as the average index for the period from December 2025 to February 2026 declined by 0.4% relative to the previous three-month period. On a Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:40:04 +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 An investigation names Adam Back as Bitcoin's creator. He denies the claims, but AI analysis and writing patterns reinforce the theory regarding his identity. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:30:05 +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 On the 4 hour chart, AUD/JPY has shifted from a prior downtrend into a strong bullish reversal after breaking out of a descending channel and rallying sharply from around 109.420. The price is now trending upward with a steep structure, holding above the rising 20-period SMA, which acts as dynamic support, while nearby horizontal support at 111.374 is a key Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:01:12 +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 Bitcoin remains in a ascending channel, reflecting a steady and controlled uptrend. Price is currently around $71,926, trading in the upper portion of that channel, which is typically a bullish position but can also signal a short-term pause or mild pullback before continuation. Momentum is still strong, with price holding well above the 60-period SMA near $68,682, confirming trend strength despite Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:10:58 +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 Britain hit a 14.4GW solar record as the UK's biggest solar farm, Springwell, won approval. It will power 180,000 homes in Lincolnshire. Fri, 10 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 UniCredit warned that a Commerzbank tie-up could spark an exit of key staff and clients. The bank is pursuing a €35B all-share bid to lift its stake above 30%. Fri, 10 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 Treasury proposed AML and sanctions rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. The move treats firms as financial institutions to curb illicit finance. Thu, 09 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 Adam Back denied a NYT report unmasking him as Bitcoin's creator. Writing analysis and timelines linked him to the elusive 1.1M coin fortune. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +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 IRGC warns of a regret-inducing response as Israel strikes Lebanon. Nuclear disputes and fresh attacks on Gulf oil facilities threaten the fragile truce. Thu, 09 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 CoreWeave expanded its AI cloud deal with Meta to $21B through 2032. Shares rose as the Nvidia-backed firm secures a massive commitment from the tech giant. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:27:58 +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 According to the latest report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. trade deficit reached $57.3 billion in February 2026, marking a $2.7 billion increase from January. This gap widened as total imports rose to $372.1 billion (up $15.2 billion), outpacing exports, which grew to $314.8 billion (up $12.6 billion). The monthly deficit Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:13:21 +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 Vice Chair Philip Jefferson says rates are appropriately set despite inflation risks from oil and potential job market slowing. He remains confident the current 3.50%-3.75% policy stance can respond to economic shifts. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:30:07 +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 Alaska Air Group Inc. remains in a medium- to long-term bearish trend, currently trading at 39.67. The stock has been moving within a clear descending channel since early 2025, bouncing recently off support near 35.00 and now testing key resistance at 40.00. The 20-week SMA at 47.67 slopes downward, acting as a strong resistance, while the MACD signals bearish momentum Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:35:22 +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 IATA warns jet fuel supply will take months to recover even after Hormuz reopens due to refinery damage. Oil fell below $100 on ceasefire news as stocks surged. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:30:03 +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 The approaching April 15 tax deadline presents a unique catalyst for the United States economy, as the annual distribution of billions of dollars in tax refunds injects a massive wave of seasonal liquidity that systematically benefits consumer-driven market sectors. This predictable influx of capital transforms administrative tax burdens into immediate purchasing power, triggering a widespread ripple effect as households aggressively Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +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 GBP/USD is experiencing elevated levels of volatility, moving closer to 1.34300. Economic Calendar Volatility may persist throughout the rest of the trading week, taking in consideration of both U.K and U.S treasury market activity. GBP/USD hourly chart analysis GBP/USD has broken out of consolidation and remains in a bullish trend, making higher highs and higher lows. After reaching around 1.3480, price pulled back Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:38:18 +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 After a last-minute ceasefire between the United States and Iran, the DAX initially surged. However, the optimism faded quickly. The index is below the 24,000 mark at the start of Thursday trading. Investor confidence weakened again following intense Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. In response, Iran threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire. Its foreign minister warned that the US must decide between Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:11:36 +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 U.S. rejected Ford's request for relief from 50% aluminum tariffs after fires at a Novelis plant. The bottleneck has cut Ford's profits as it relies on costly imports. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:06 +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 General Motors is recalling over 271,000 cars, including Chevrolet Malibu sedans, due to faulty rearview cameras. The issue can cause distorted or blank images, increasing safety risks. Thu, 09 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 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