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New Zealand
New Zealand Stocks Edge Higher in Morning Trade
The NZX 50 rose 13 points, or 0.1%, to 13,089 in Thursday morning deals, extending gains from the previous session and following a rally on Wall Street overnight, supported by optimism over US-Iran ceasefire talks. The broader index climbed for the second straight day, mainly supported by consumer discretionary, financials, and real estate. However, the gains were capped by traders’ caution as they were awaiting the release of a slew of data from China, New Zealand's top trading partner, due later today, including Q1 GDP, with the market expecting growth to reach 4.8% year-on-year, up from a 4.5% expansion in Q4 2025. Among notable movers were Hallenstein Glasson Holdings (2.1%), Ebos Group (2.0%), Bankers Investment Trust (0.8%), Freightways Group (0.8%), Summerset Group (0.8%), FC Investment (0.7%), Auckland International Airport (0.5%), Chorus (0.5%), and A2 Milk (0.3%).
Crypto Updates: XRP Rises by 2.63%
Top crypto gainers are XRP (2.63%), Ether (2.13%), Binance (1.55%) and Bitcoin (1.22%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Orange Juice Falls by 4.51%
Top commodity losers are Orange Juice (-4.51%), Sugar (-2.84%) and Cocoa (-2%). Gains are led by Barley (4%) and Corn (1.86%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Lithium Carbonate Gains by 2.79%
Top commodity gainers are Lithium Carbonate (2.79%), Silicon (1.20%) and Platinum (1.18%). Biggest loser is Gold (-0.85%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural Gas EU Falls by 4.76%
Top commodity losers are Natural Gas EU (-4.76%), Natural Gas UK (-4.66%), Germany Natural Gas THE (-4.16%) and Crude Oil WTI (-0.27%). Gains are led by Heating Oil (4.31%), Coking Coal (0.78%) and Gasoline (0.62%). Meanwhile Brent Crude Oil was little changed.
FX Updates: Norwegian Krone Appreciates by 0.74%
Top currency gainers are Norwegian Krone (0.74%), Australian Dollar (0.65%) and Swedish Krona (0.30%). Biggest loser is Dollar Index (-0.08%). Meanwhile, Euro, Japanese Yen and British Pound were little changed.
United States
US Capital Flows Increased in February
Net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows resulted in a net TIC inflow of $184.5 billion in February 2026. Of this total, $166.5 billion was attributable to private foreign investors, while foreign official institutions accounted for $18.0 billion. Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term U.S. securities, with net purchases of $101.1 billion. This included $147.3 billion in purchases by private investors, partly offset by net sales of $46.1 billion by foreign official institutions. At the same time, U.S. investors expanded their holdings of long-term foreign securities, recording net purchases of $42.6 billion. In short-term instruments, foreign residents increased their holdings of U.S. Treasury bills by $91.6 billion. Additionally, their holdings of all dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities and other custody liabilities rose by $87.4 billion.
Live Cattle Prices Hold at Record High
Live Cattle prices held at record $2.52 per pound supported by lower supply and steady demand. A shrinking U.S. cattle herd, now the smallest since the 1950s, and rising ranching costs have pushed prices up more than 25% over the past year. Cattle slaughter is estimated to have fallen to about 2.2 million head in March, down from 2.5 million a year earlier, based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite tighter supply and higher prices, demand remains steady.
United States
S&P 500 Hits New Record
The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to cross 7020 points on Wendesday, a fresh record level while the Nasdaq gained more than 1.4% loging best 11-day stretch in history, led by gains in the tech sector. Broadcom jumped more than 3% and Meta added almost 2% after the latter said it agreed to deploy 1 gigawatt of custom AI chips using Broadcom technology. Also, Tesla surged over 7% after new vehicle software updates and as CEO Musk highlighted progress on the upcoming AI5 chip. Investor sentiment remained upbeat, with hopes that the conflict in Iran could soon de-escalate after President Trump said the war he initiated alongside Israel was nearing its end, as Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran to help secure an extension of the ceasefire, which is set to expire on Tuesday. At the same time, attention is turning to corporate earnings. Bank of America rose as much as 2.5% after posting higher Q1 profits and Morgan Stanley soared more than 5% after posting record revenue.
Crypto Updates: XRP Rises by 1.50%
Top crypto gainers are XRP (1.50%), Ether (1.17%) and Binance (1.15%). Meanwhile Bitcoin was little changed.
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Orange Juice Drops by 4.52%
Top commodity losers are Orange Juice (-4.52%), Sugar (-2.84%) and Cocoa (-1.92%). Gains are led by Barley (4%), Corn (1.83%) and Cotton (1.46%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Lithium Carbonate Rises by 2.79%
Top commodity gainers are Lithium Carbonate (2.79%), Platinum (1.48%) and Silicon (1.20%). Biggest loser is Gold (-0.95%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural Gas EU Falls by 4.76%
Top commodity losers are Natural Gas EU (-4.76%), Natural Gas UK (-4.66%) and Germany Natural Gas THE (-4.16%). Gains are led by Heating Oil (3.22%), Gasoline (1.15%), Methanol (1.06%) and Brent Crude Oil (0.11%). Meanwhile Crude Oil WTI was little changed.
Brazil
Brazilian Real Hits 6-Week High
The Brazilian real strengthened 0.30% to trade around 4.99 per USD, reaching its strongest level since early March. This appreciation is supported by a retreat in the US Dollar Index (DXY) toward 98.05, increasing appetite for emerging market assets. The currency continues to benefit from a high-interest-rate environment, with the Selic rate at 14.75% providing a significant real yield against an inflation rate of 4.14%. While price stability remains a priority, the attractive carry-trade appeal and a robust trade balance highlighted by exports growing 10.0% year-on-year to $31.60 billion in March 2026 continue to provide solid support for the real's current performance.
Mexico
Mexican Peso Hits 6-Week High
The Mexican peso strengthened to around 17.27 per U.S. dollar, its highest level since late February. The appreciation was driven by broad dollar weakness and increased risk appetite, supported by optimism over diplomatic progress between the US and Iran. Despite global uncertainty, Mexico continues to attract interest, underpinned by relatively high interest rates and robust manufacturing data. Monetary policy remains a key driver, with the benchmark rate at 6.75%, comfortably exceeding the 4.59% inflation rate. Meanwhile, February exports rose 15.8% to $56.85 billion, fueled by a surge in mining and manufactured goods. This resilience is further reinforced by auto exports climbing 4.2% year-over-year in March (310,205 units)
Israel
Israel Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Slows in March
Israel's annual inflation rate eased to 1.9% in March 2026 from 2% in the prior month, against analysts' forecasts of 2.1%. It has remained within the Bank of Israel’s 1%–3% target band for nine consecutive months. Softer price growth was seen for housing (3.8% vs 4.2% in February); miscellaneous goods & services (3.5% vs 3.9%); health (1.9% vs 2.1%); education, culture and entertainment (0.7% vs 1.3%). At the same time, prices continued to decline for clothing & footwear (-7.8% vs -7.8%). Conversely, faster increases were recorded for food, including vegetables & fruits (2.5% vs 2.3%) and transport & communications (0.7% vs 0.4%). On a monthly basis, the CPI went up by 0.4%, after a 0.2% increase in the previous month.
Heating Oil Futures Rebound from 5-Week Low
US heating oil futures rose more than 5% to above $3.81 per gallon, rebounding from a five-week low of $3.624 on April 14 after EIA data showed a larger-than-expected draw in inventories. Distillate stocks, including diesel and heating oil, fell by 3.1 million barrels to 111.6 million in the week ended April 10, beating expectations for a 2.4 million barrel decline. Looking ahead, forecasts point to mostly warmer-than-normal temperatures through April 30, which should keep both heating and cooling demand subdued. On the geopolitical front, the US has continued its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, although sentiment has been supported by growing optimism over potential Middle East peace talks. Reports suggest the US and Iran are moving closer to a second round of negotiations and a possible extension of the ceasefire. President Donald Trump said talks could resume within days and described the conflict as “close to over.”
Germany
DAX Sees Marginal Gains
Frankfurt's DAX 40 closed marginally higher at 24,067 on Tuesday, following the significant recovery the previous day. Investors stayed cautious amid uncertainty over renewed US–Iran talks and a potential ceasefire extension, while turning attention to earnings season on both sides of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, the US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. In equities, top gainers included Brenntag, Rheinmetall and SAP, adding more than 2% each. On the flip side, the biggest laggards were Fresenius Medical Care (-2.4%), Fresenius SE & Co (-1.8%), BASF (-1.6%) and Continental (-1.5%).
Canada
CAD Peaks at Highest Level Since March
The Canadian dollar strengthened 0.18% to trade around 1.37, reaching its strongest level since March. This recovery was primarily driven by a broader depreciation of the US dollar, as the DXY fell toward the 98.05 level. Technically, the USDCAD has pulled back from April highs near 1.390 and is now testing key support at 1.374. The loonie's gains are also supported by solid domestic data, including a 3.6% surge in Manufacturing Sales and a 2% rise in Wholesale Sales for February. While oil prices remain a factor for the commodity-linked currency, the current trend mainly reflects the greenback's widespread weakness across global markets.
United Kingdom
FTSE 100 Edges Down on Wednesday
The FTSE 100 declined on Wednesday as investors remained cautious ahead of further developments on Middle East peace talks. Most heavyweight stocks moved lower, with Rolls Royce and GSK falling more than 2%, Rio Tinto down 0.8%, and Shell and BAT slipping around 0.7%, while AstraZeneca and BP eased about 0.5%. Burberry also dropped nearly 2% following weak results from luxury peers, adding pressure to the sector. On the upside, Barratt Redrow climbed around 3.8%, stating that the immediate impact of the conflict is limited, though it warned of longer term uncertainty linked to interest rates and rising energy costs, while highlighting steady demand and a solid sales pipeline. Antofagasta edged up 0.5% after reaffirming its production outlook and positive medium term copper fundamentals, and Entain gained more than 4.5% amid ongoing acquisition developments.
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