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) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:29:41 +0000 http://www.dukascopy.com/static/images/og/6396.jpg https://www.dukascopy.com 1200 630 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154729/ Nigel Farage made a landmark £2 million Bitcoin purchase through Stack BTC, a firm led by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:03 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154729/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154735/ U.S States are pushing competing tax plans, with blue states targeting billionaires while red states slash income rates. Experts warn that aggressive wealth taxes could accelerate the exodus to low-tax havens like Florida and Texas. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:35:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154735/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154727/ Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to boycott scheduled talks with Israel in Washington. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154727/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154724/ John Giannandrea officially leaves Apple this week following his April 15 stock vesting date, ending his tenure as AI strategy head. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:06 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154724/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154722/ Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought $11.15 million in Palantir shares while offloading $10.52 million of AMD. The firm also continued its week-long sell-off of Strata Critical Medical, signaling a strategic shift toward Palantir across its multiple ETFs. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:30:12 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154722/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154721/ Spain's Social Security Reserve Fund reached €15.267B in March 2026, its highest level in a decade, boosted by the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism, pensions have grown by over €13.1B since 2019, significantly bolstering the long-term sustainability of the national pension system. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154721/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154740/ Bitcoin surged to four-week highs above $74,000, bringing a critical Technical volatility release point at $75,000 into focus. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:18:02 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154740/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154738/ 7-Eleven will shutter 645 stores this fiscal year as it pivots toward a food-forward model to compete with rivals like Wawa and Buc-ee's. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:10:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154738/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154737/ JPMorgan Chase reported strong results for the first quarter of 2026. The firm generated a net income of $16.5 billion, or $5.94 per share, representing a 13% increase compared to the same period last year. Managed net revenue reached $50.5 billion, up 10% year-over-year, while noninterest expense totaled $26.9 billion. Profitability remained solid, with a return on equity (ROE) of Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:03:49 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154737/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154736/ The USD/CAD pair is currently sitting at a critical technical juncture as the price of 1.37551 directly tests the 50-day Simple Moving Average, which is serving as a vital dynamic support level. This position represents a make-or-break moment for the pair because a successful bounce from this green line could confirm the uptrend and lead to a bullish recovery toward Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:55:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154736/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154734/ Lufthansa strikes will stretch through Thursday as flight attendants join pilots in a renewed walkout. Major hubs like Frankfurt and Munich face massive cancellations, with Northern German airports also hit hard. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:31:16 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154734/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154719/ United raised bag fees to $45 and cut 5% of summer flights as jet fuel prices doubled since the Iran war began. The airline is also rolling out tiered premium fares, stripping certain perks from the lowest business-class tiers to manage rising operational costs. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154719/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154726/ Peter Magyar led the centre-right Tisza party to a landslide victory in Hungary, securing 138 seats and a two-thirds majority. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:09:40 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154726/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154711/ The FX pair saw a minor move to the downside, closing near the 159.300 level. Economic Calendar While low volatility remains the primary scenario, a repricing of implied currency interest rates could heighten volatility in the USD/JPY pair until the Bank of Japan releases its official interest rate decision. USD/JPY hourly chart analysis USD/JPY on the hourly chart is currently in a consolidation phase Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:15:44 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154711/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154714/ McDonald's is adding Red Bull energy drinks and crafted sodas, including a Dirty Dr Pepper, to its U.S. menus starting next month. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154714/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154725/ The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index plummeted 12.5% in April 2026, dropping from a March reading of 91.6 to a staggering 80.1. This collapse represents the most significant monthly decline since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, pulling the index down toward historical lows last seen during the deep recessions of the 1980s and early 1990s. This dramatic shift is Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:08:20 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154725/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154713/ Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa suggested the Bank of Japan could raise rates this month to strengthen the yen and offset soaring energy costs. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154713/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154708/ Fuel prices hitting €2.50 a liter in Germany have triggered a surge in EV interest across Europe. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154708/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154707/ Bill Ackman's $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group depends on the approval of billionaire Vincent Bollore, who controls a 32% stake. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154707/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154706/ The U.S. military will begin a maritime blockade of all Iranian ports today after weekend talks in Islamabad failed to reach a deal. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154706/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154723/ GBP/USD is showing early signs of a bullish reversal after an extended downtrend through February and March, highlighted by a clear breakout above a well-defined descending channel. Price is now trading above the 30-day SMA. Recent price action shows a strong upward move followed by consolidation around 1.34240, suggesting buyers are trying to establish support at this level. A drop Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:52:02 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154723/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154705/ Viktor Orban's 16-year rule ended as Peter Magyar's centre-right Tisza party won a landslide two-thirds majority in a record-turnout election. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154705/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154720/ Super Micro launched an independent investigation after two employees and a contractor were indicted over server sales to China. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:18:55 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154720/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154718/ The Goldman Sachs Group reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with net revenues of $17.23 billion and net earnings of $5.63 billion. The firm delivered earnings per share (EPS) of $17.55 and a return on equity (ROE) of 19.8%, while book value per share increased to $361.19. Performance was primarily driven by the Global Banking & Markets Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:13:47 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154718/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154717/ A sharp increase in margin borrowing is reshaping the risk profile of financial markets, according to newly updated data from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Covering the period from August 2023 through early 2026, the figures point to a sustained expansion in the use of credit by investors—far outpacing the growth of available cash and raising concerns about market Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:32:58 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154717/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154716/ For USD/SGD, the market is exhibiting a clear bearish structure following a sharp decline from above 1.2840 to around 1.2718, with both the 100 and 200 SMAs sloping downward and price trading below them, reinforcing negative medium- to long-term sentiment while also acting as dynamic resistance, as seen when a recent recovery attempt was rejected near the 1.2780 region. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:35:13 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154716/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154704/ Glencore acquired a 45% stake in a South Carolina aluminum recycling plant to secure its U.S. supply chain amid Middle East conflict disruptions. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:30:07 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154704/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154710/ Price of Gold climbed at a low pace in previous week, closing close to 4750.00. 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 For XAU/USD on the hourly chart, the market is currently trading around 4732.72 and reflects a neutral-to-slightly bullish recovery phase following a sharp Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:57:09 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154710/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154709/ EUR/USD saw significant increase in volatility closing above 1.17200 in the previous week. Economic Calendar Analysis Forward-looking implied volatility for this may depend on both fundamental data from the U.S. and the results of auctions for shorter-term U.S. Treasury bills. EUR/USD hourly chart analysis For EUR/USD, the current market structure shows a broadly bullish trend on the hourly timeframe, characterized by higher highs and Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:38:45 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154709/ https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154701/ China expanded its pilot free trade zones to 23 with the new Inner Mongolia Pilot FTZ. The 119.74 sq km zone across Hohhot, Manzhouli, and Erenhot aims to boost northward trade and logistics. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:05 +0000 https://www.dukascopy.com/swiss/sk/marketwatch/market-news/Market-News-and-Research/154701/