Instead of confirming a near-term exit from the Iran War, US President Donald Trump’s address has triggered a sharp repricing of war risk, with markets shifting from de-escalation expectations to renewed escalation. Hopes for any diplomatic resolutions were dashed. Brent oil price surged back toward $110, and risks are now skewed toward a further move…
Strategic Analysis of Global Markets and Geopolitics *Outlook for the Second Quarter of 2026* Global Macroeconomic State: Resilience Under Pressure* The international financial landscape at the beginning of April 2026 is characterized by structural transition. The global economy maintains moderate resilience, although marked by deep divergences between regions. Advanced economies show weaker growth compared to dynamic…
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It looks like the NFP did not move an inch to charts Note: Please get yourself updated with the current status of this war, as it will update per second; any volatility from the next morning will get the charts to the highest levels. Stay highly cautious. Data: 🔵 Market Theme Relief rally…
US deploys low-cost ‘Lucas’ drone inspired by Iranian design in war. Wall Street Journal report (gated) Summary: US deploys low-cost “Lucas” drone built from reverse-engineered Iranian tech Rapid development marks shift toward cheaper, scalable warfare systems Drones used in strikes on Iranian military and IRGC infrastructure Cost efficiency contrasts sharply with traditional US munitions Highlights…
Today’s April Fool’s session extended the more hopeful tone seen across markets, following President Donald Trump’s decisive shift in rhetoric around the US–Iran–Israel conflict. The issue is that the initial phase of the rebound could now largely be behind us, as uncertainty has clearly eased on the back of renewed diplomatic intent and a more…
TD Securities’ Alex Loo and Jayati Bharadwaj argue that Asia faces a dual shock from higher Oil prices and rapidly depleting inventories, hitting growth and lifting inflation. They see Asian central banks prioritizing growth, limiting rate hikes. Asia FX and equities remain pressured, with KRW and INR likely to stay weak, while SGD and CNY…
Resident doctors have accused Keir Starmer of damaging the prospects of a deal to end their pay and jobs dispute by threatening to cut 1,000 new jobs for medics in the NHS. The claim from the British Medical Association leaders came just before the Thursday deadline given by the prime minister for the union to…
Colombian Central Bank Interest Rate Hike April 1, 2026 A split decision at the Central Bank of Colombia produced a majority of four votes for a full percentage point interest rate hike to 11.25%, set against two votes for a 50-basis point increase and one vote cast for keeping the rate unchanged at 10.25%. Colombian…
Estée Lauder (EL) has completed a major bullish cycle within wave (III), which topped near 374.20. The structure within this advance shows a clear five-wave sequence, with wave I extending strongly and driving the broader trend higher. This type of extension often reflects strong momentum and institutional participation during the impulsive phase. After completing wave…