United States RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM) registered at 42.8, below expectations (48.1) in April

Apr 7, 2026

Gold: Near-term downside before late-2026 recovery – TD Securities

TD Securities commodity strategists see Gold and Silver facing further correction as the Middle East war sustains inflation expectations and delays Fed easing. Elevated opportunity costs and reduced regional capital are near-term headwinds.

EUR: War shock clouds ECB outlook – BNY

BNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage reports that Eurozone data and European Central Bank (ECB) commentary point to rising downside risks for the Euro as the Iran war and energy shock weigh on growth and sentiment.