Commodities News
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European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as expected
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected. Read More
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Oil prices soar on fears of US-Iran war escalation
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices whipsawed on Thursday, at one point hitting the highest level since the war began, as market volatility spiked. Read More
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US GDP growth accelerates in Q1
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US economic growth accelerated in the first quarter, with preliminary figures showing GDP rising 2% as higher government spending and stronger domestic investment helped offset a sl... Read More
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US initial jobless claims hit 57-year low
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 25 April, according to the Labor Department, dropping to the lowest reading since 1969. Read More
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US PCE rises in March as Middle East conflict pushes oil prices higher
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US consumers saw price pressures pick up in March as the conflict in Iran pushed oil sharply higher, adding to the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy woes. Read More
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BNP Paribas reports record profit, but shares fall on higher provisions
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - BNP Paribas's share price fell sharply on Thursday in Paris despite the French banking group beating estimates with its first-quarter profits, as results showed over €0.9bn in... Read More
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Eurozone inflation hits highest since 2023, while GDP growth slows
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer price inflation across the eurozone jumped to its highest rate in two and a half years in April as energy costs jumped, according to Eurostat on Thursday, while data showed... Read More
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China's manufacturing activity beats expectations in April
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Activity in China's manufacturing sector grew more than expected in April, according to two surveys released on Thursday. Read More
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Trio of German data signals economic slowdown in first quarter
Thursday 30 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - A trio of leading economic indicators in Germany pointed to an economic slowdown over recent months, with GDP growth easing, retail sales falling sharply and unemployment rising to... Read More
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Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged as Powell nears exit
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, holding its benchmark federal funds rate at 3.5-3.75% in a meeting that could potentially be Jerome Powell's last as ... Read More
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German inflation hits 27-month high as energy prices soar
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - German inflation rose to its highest level in 27 months in April as energy prices jumped on the back of supply disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, though core inf... Read More
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Oil prices hit one-month high on Trump plan for 'extended' Iran naval blockade
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices hit a one-month high on Wednesday following a report that US president Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended naval blockade of Iran. Read More
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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as expected
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Canada left interest rates on hold on Wednesday at 2.25%, as widely expected. Read More
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US mortgage applications fall 1.6pc
Wednesday 29 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 1.6% week-on-week in the seven days ended 24 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, trimming the 7.9% jump from the earlier period. Read More
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US consumer confidence inches higher despite Middle East crisis
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the United States edged higher in April despite surging prices as geopolitical tensions escalated across the Middle East, according to a closely followed surv... Read More
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UAE to exit Opec and Opec+ from 1 May
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it is exiting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Opec+ with effect from 1 May. Read More
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Bank of Japan leaves rates on hold, lifts inflation outlook
Tuesday 28 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan left the cost of borrowing on hold on Tuesday, as widely expected, but sharply raised its inflation outlook on the back of war in the Middle East. Read More
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Texas manufacturing output accelerates, but business activity slips
Monday 27 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing output growth across Texas picked up pace in April, according to a closely followed survey from the Dallas Federal Reserve, though business activity levels slipped ove... Read More
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Moody's lifts China's debt outlook to 'stable'
Monday 27 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Moody's on Monday raised its stance on China's sovereign credit outlook from 'negative' to 'stable', keeping an A1 rating. Read More
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Goldman lifts oil price forecasts
Monday 27 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs lifted its oil price forecasts as it cited lower Persian Gulf production. Read More
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