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Rising energy Pushes the ECB back toward a hawkish tone

Eurozone inflation accelerated to 3.0% in April, up from 2.6% in March, with the move driven largely by energy shocks tied to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

ECB keeps rates unchanged and turns more hawkish, citing risks; Euro rises

The ECB held rates at 2.15% but adopted a hawkish tone, warning of inflation risks from Middle East tensions. With EU inflation at 3.0% and GDP growth slowing to 0.1%, stagflation concerns have risen.

1 May 2026, 02:23

Nasdaq hits record high on strong Big Tech Q1 2026 earnings

The Nasdaq is trading at record highs following a series of stellar Q1 2026 earnings reports from Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. Despite technical indicators suggesting overbought conditions, robust revenue and earnings per share (EPS) growth across the "Magnificent Seven" have sustained a powerful bullish surge.

BoJ holds rates amid higher-than-expected unemployment; Yen approaches key level

The Bank of Japan maintained interest rates at 0.75% despite a surprising rise in unemployment to 2.7%. Although three members favored a hike, the yen remains pressured near ¥159.50 against the dollar. Technical indicators suggest neutral momentum with a bearish divergence, leaving the market awaiting fundamental catalysts for a decisive breakout.

DAX slides amid deteriorating consumer sentiment

The DAX index retreated as German consumer sentiment plunged to a lowest level since early 2023. GfK data highlights sharp declines in income and economic expectations driven by energy costs and Middle East instability. Despite these pressures, the DAX maintains a long-term bullish structure while testing critical moving averages.

Intel shares surge to record high following robust Q1 results

Intel’s share price surged by 23.60% to reach a record $82.54 following the release of exceptionally strong Q1 2026 earnings. Outperforming market consensus, the company reported revenue of $13.58 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29. This growth was primarily underpinned by a 22% jump in demand within the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) segments.

Dollar index rises as expectations grow for a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance

The US Dollar Index has strengthened as market expectations shift towards a more hawkish Federal Reserve posture. A resilient labour market and rising energy prices suggest that interest rates are likely to remain unchanged throughout upcoming monetary policy meetings.

Tesla beats expectations, delivering YoY gains in revenue and EPS

Tesla outperformed estimates with $22.39 billion revenue and $0.41 EPS, marking strong year-over-year growth. However, figures remained below Q3 2025 peaks, reflecting a slight quarterly contraction. Technically, Tesla maintains its long-term bullish structure but trades under major moving averages.

DAX index retreats as economic sentiment declines amid intensifying global risks

German economic sentiment underwent a precipitous contraction in April, reaching its lowest level since late 2022. This downturn is primarily attributed to escalating geopolitical friction in the Middle East and the subsequent surge in energy costs.

Amazon announces multi-billion investment in Anthropic, but stock pulls back

Amazon has announced a $25 billion investment in Anthropic to reinforce its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Concurrently, Anthropic has committed to spending $100 billion on Amazon Web Services (AWS) over the next decade. Despite this aggressive growth strategy, Amazon shares dipped slightly as investors weigh capital expenditure risks.