Archives: Market Overview

Week's main events (April 20 – April 24)

2026.04.20

This week’s focus is on U.S.-Iran talks, inflation data, and a speech by the new chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain

2026.04.20

The silver (XNG) market showed impressive dynamics: prices jumped 5%, reaching 82 dollars per ounce. Investors enthusiastically welcomed the news that the Strait of Hormuz would remain fully open to c...

The CHF exchange rate has reached a 15‑year high – the SNB signaled readiness for active currency interventions

2026.04.17

The Swiss franc (CHF) strengthened to 0.78 per US dollar, reaching its highest level in nearly 15 years. The internal agenda of the SNB remains cautious. The published minutes of the March meeting emp...

A strong labor market supports the Australian dollar. China’s economy continues to show resilience

2026.04.16

The Australian dollar (AUD) broke through the psychologically important level of 0.70 US dollars, reaching its highest point in nearly four years. The currency’s rise was supported by strong domestic...

The IMF has lowered its global economic growth expectations. The Chinese yuan continues to strengthen

2026.04.15

The IMF revised its expectations for global economic development in 2026, lowering the growth outlook to 3.1%. This is 0.2 percentage points below previous estimates and is attributed to the negative...

China’s trade balance data disappoints investors. Bitcoin reaches a one‑month high

2026.04.14

Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed the 74,000‑dollar mark, reaching a four‑week high. The digital assets' positive momentum is linked to investors returning to risk‑on strategies amid signals of a possible resum...

Geopolitics remains at the center of investor attention

2026.04.13

Investors are particularly concerned about the upcoming Producer Price Index (PPI) data. The Headline Index is expected to jump 1.2% month‑over‑month, confirming that the energy shock from the Middle...

Week's main events (April 13 – April 17)

2026.04.13

The focus this week is on inflation signals, China data, and big tech outlook

Oil prices have once again approached 100 dollars per barrel

2026.04.10

The oil market was hit by a new wave of volatility: WTI prices jumped nearly 5%, reaching 99 dollars per barrel. This sharp rise almost erased the previous day’s optimism and followed reports that the...

Stock indices surged sharply amid the 14‑day ceasefire in the Middle East

2026.04.09

On Wednesday, the US stock indices staged a historic rally: the Dow Jones jumped more than 1,300 points, marking its best performance in a year. Investors ignored the Federal Reserve’s warnings about...