Nomura analysts note that April Euro area PMIs point to stagflation risks as activity softens while price indices jump to highs last seen in 2022/23.
ING’s Francesco Pesole notes that the Norwegian Krone (NOK) has rallied sharply versus both US Dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR) in April, supported by resilient US equities and higher Oil prices.
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is holding relatively firm against a stronger US Dollar (USD), helped by resilient risk sentiment and record S&P 500 levels.