United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index down to -2.3 in April from previous -0.2

Apr 27, 2026

Oil: Hormuz risk and higher price path – BNY

BNY’s Bob Savage reports that Iran has proposed a U.S. deal prioritizing reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, with nuclear talks delayed.

ECB: June hike risk grows on energy shock – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered strategists Christopher Graham and John Davies expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to keep the deposit rate at 2.00% on 30 April, citing a wait‑for‑data stance as the Middle East conflict evolves.