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) Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:34:33 +0000 http://www.dukascopy.com/static/images/og/6396.jpg https://www.dukascopy.com 1200 630 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/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/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Visa launched AI tools for merchants and banks to automate disputes and cut costs. In 2025, cases hit a record 106 million, a 35% increase since 2019. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Ryanair warns the UK is vulnerable to fuel shortages due to its reliance on Kuwait amid the Iran war. Summer flight cancellations are possible if supply drops. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Jenny Lim was charged for misleading Dell about server end-users. She allegedly conspired with two others in a case involving Aperia International. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss GM and Toyota reported lower Q1 sales due to high interest rates and fuel costs. Total US sales fell 5.3%, but demand for hybrids and SUVs remains resilient. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:35:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss India is leveraging an LPG crisis from the Iran war to expand piped gas networks. The move aims to cut reliance on costly imports and reduce government fuel subsidies. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Australian vacancies rose 2.7% in the February quarter to 337,900, hitting a one-year high. Strong retail and construction gains signal a robust labor market. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss XS6R.GB/GBX chart shows a daily timeframe where the price is currently testing a critical resistance zone near 18,196.378. Since late February, the asset has been fluctuating within a slightly descending channel characterized by expanding volatility. The price is presently hugging the upper boundary of this structure, suggesting that bullish momentum is attempting a breakout. A decisive daily close above the Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:23:26 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss SpaceX taps 21 banks for a June IPO at a $1.75T valuation. Morgan Stanley and Goldman lead the fleet. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:30:09 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Diesel is currently exhibiting a strong bullish momentum on the one-hour timeframe, characterized by a sharp impulse move away from the base at 1322.39. The price is presently testing the 1552.74 resistance level, which corresponds to the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement mark. A failure to break and hold above this level would likely trigger a healthy correction, as suggested by the Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:54:19 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss The current market positioning of Tele2 AB represents a sophisticated study in financial engineering and aggressive capital allocation. Trading near its fifty-two-week high of approximately 194.35 SEK, the equity has been propelled by a transformative fiscal year 2025, marked by a decisive pivot toward AI-driven operational efficiency and a massive expansion of shareholder returns. Following a parabolic ascent from late 2025 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:58:11 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss Large Japanese manufacturers hit a 4-year optimism high of 17, defying the shadow of the Iran war. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss XAU/USD exhibits a sharp increase in market volatility following a rejection at the 4780.00 resistance level and a subsequent impulsive bearish move. This decline successfully breached the 4730.00 horizontal support before converging with the 100-period Simple Moving Average, which is presently situated at 4584.47. The current valuation of 4633.025 reflects an immediate price stabilization at this dynamic support level, marked Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:53:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss OpenAI achieved a $852B valuation after closing a record $122B funding round, backed by Nvidia and SoftBank. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:30:09 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/english/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/rss