Canada Housing Starts s.a (YoY) came in at 235.9K below forecasts (255K) in March

Apr 17, 2026

Fed: Cuts questioned as inflation risks build – Nordea

Nordea analysts Ole Håkon Eek-Nielsen and Jan von Gerich argue that higher energy and commodity prices, together with tight labour markets and solid demand, make Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts unlikely.

Gold steady near $4,800 as US-Iran deal hopes grow, Fed rate cut bets return

Gold (XAU/USD) holds steady on Friday as expectations grow around a potential US-Iran peace agreement. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,807, up nearly 0.35% on the day, and remains on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain.