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) Fri, 01 May 2026 21:31:56 +0000 http://www.dukascopy.com/static/images/og/6396.jpg https://www.dukascopy.com 1200 630 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154888/ Greg Abel takes the helm as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO at this year's annual meeting, marking the first time Warren Buffett has stepped aside. Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154888/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154886/ Bangladesh is set to sign a deal for 14 Boeing aircraft, reversing a previous plan to buy from Airbus. The shift aims to modernize Biman's fleet and address a $6 billion trade imbalance with the U.S. to protect garment exports. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154886/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154885/ Qualcomm shares jumped 15% after hours as CEO Cristiano Amon signaled a smartphone market bottom and a major expansion into data center chips. Despite light Q3 guidance, the push into AI inference and custom ASICs fueled investor optimism. Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154885/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154884/ Nvidia's B300 AI servers have hit $1 million in China, nearly double U.S. prices. Tightening U.S. export curbs and a crackdown on black-market smuggling have created a massive scarcity premium for Chinese tech firms. Fri, 01 May 2026 09:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154884/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154883/ Italy's economy grew 0.2% in Q1, beating expectations. Despite the beat, the government cut its annual growth outlook to 0.6% due to energy prices and Middle East turmoil. Fri, 01 May 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154883/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154882/ A poll shows 52% of Swiss voters support capping the population at 10 million. The June 14 initiative seeks to end free movement with the EU to curb rapid growth. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:30:08 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154882/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154881/ Glencore's copper output surged 19% to 199,600 tons, driven by higher grades in Africa. Its marketing unit is now set to exceed annual earnings targets. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154881/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154889/ USD/JPY hourly chart analysis 4-hour USD/JPY chart captures a violent "elevator down" move where a single, massive red candle has effectively erased weeks of bullish progress. After failing to establish a firm base above the 160.000 psychological level, the pair crashed decisively through its 50-period Simple Moving Average and is currently hovering near 156.675. While the price found temporary relief at Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:30:33 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154889/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154879/ Nvidia shares surged to record highs, reclaiming a $5 trillion valuation as semiconductor demand continues to outpace supply amidst a global AI infrastructure race. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:35:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154879/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154887/ NVIDIA is trading in a range between approximately $206.93 and $214.38, with a recent price recorded at $209.25. This follows a significant rally where the stock reached a new all-time high of $216.83 on April 27, 2026, pushing the company's market capitalization back above the $5 trillion threshold. Technically, the stock is showing strong momentum, having risen nearly 20% throughout Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:38:17 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154887/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154878/ GE HealthCare cut its 2026 forecast due to inflation in chips and freight, sending shares down 9%. Q1 profit missed estimates despite strong revenue growth. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:30:14 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154878/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154880/ StanChart profit hit $2.45B, up 17% despite a $190M Iran war charge. Growth in wealth and capital markets offset risks, sending HK shares up 4%. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154880/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154877/ Core capital goods orders jumped 3.3% in March, far exceeding forecasts. Driven by the AI boom, this surge suggests business investment bolstered Q1 growth. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154877/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154876/ The goods gap rose 5.3% to $87.9B in March as imports outpaced exports. This may drag on Q1 GDP growth, even as vehicle imports and local inventories climb. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154876/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154871/ Economic data shows Germany is finally rebounding from stagnation. Fiscal support and AI investments are cushioning the impact of global energy price shocks. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154871/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154870/ The SEC has sharpened its focus on private funds as redemptions top $15 billion. Publicly traded credit vehicles are now trading at deep discounts to their NAV. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154870/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154869/ Investors are bracing for the Federal Reserve's April 29 meeting. Markets price a 99% probability of a hold at 3.75% as inflation remains stubbornly at 3.3%. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154869/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154875/ The EUR/USD daily chart currently exhibits a clear macro bearish trend defined by a descending channel, though it is presently undergoing a short-term bullish relief rally toward the upper resistance boundary near 1.1800. Traders are closely monitoring this upper trendline, as a rejection here coupled with bearish candlestick patterns would likely signal a continuation of the downtrend toward historical horizontal Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:16:58 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154875/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154868/ Google joined OpenAI and xAI in a deal to provide AI for classified Pentagon use. The contract bars autonomous weapons without human oversight and mass surveillance. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154868/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154874/ Novartis leadership warned that the reality of new US drug pricing policies will significantly impact pharmaceutical margins and R&D over the next 18 months. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:16:21 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154874/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154873/ OpenAI Revenue Targets Miss Pressure Investors Leaked financial reports showing OpenAI missed its quarterly revenue targets sent ripples through the tech sector, causing minor sell-offs for major AI stakeholders. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:13:19 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154873/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154872/ GBP/USD 4-hour chart indicates a medium-term bullish trend, with the pair currently trading at 1.35058 and testing a crucial ascending trendline that serves as dynamic support. Following a recent rejection at the immediate resistance level of 1.35850, the price has pulled back to this trendline, creating a pivotal decision zone while the RSI rests at a neutral 48.50. However, Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:15:09 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154872/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154867/ US consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April, beating forecasts. A Middle East ceasefire and strong labor market drove gains, despite concerns over gas prices. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154867/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154866/ T-Mobile is investing $2.7B in two joint ventures with Oak Hill and Wren House to reach 1M+ more homes, targeting 19M broadband customers by 2030. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154866/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154865/ CEO Michael O'Leary warns Ryanair fares may be flat this year instead of rising 5%, citing Middle East tensions. Despite the shift, the airline stays profitable. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154865/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154860/ Nvidia prepares for its Q4 fiscal 2026 report on Feb 25. Analysts expect record $65B revenue as insane AI chip demand makes it a global market bellwether. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154860/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154859/ Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 5.73% this week. Easing inflation data has fueled hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut as early as March 2026. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154859/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154858/ Fed Governor Michael Barr warns AI may not lower rates soon. He countered Chair nominee Kevin Warsh's view that AI productivity will be structurally disinflationary. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154858/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154857/ Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with Paramount Skydance. A seven-day waiver from Netflix allows a best and final offer to challenge the $83 billion deal. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154857/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154864/ WTI Crude Oil is currently trading at a pivotal inflection point near $98.90, consolidating just below the $100.00 resistance level. An analysis combining recent Commitment of Traders data with multi-timeframe technical structures indicates a pronounced asymmetry in market risk. Elevated net-long speculative positioning, coupled with deteriorating momentum on higher-timeframe charts, suggests that the market is highly vulnerable to a long-liquidation Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:15:34 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/pl/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154864/