Japanese Consumer Confidence (Apr) 32.2 vs. Exp. 33.1 (Prev. 33.3)
The Japanese consumer confidence index for April came in at 32.2, missing expectations of 33.1 and down from the previous 33.3.
French Household Consumption MoM (Mar) M/M 0.7% vs. Exp. 0.7% (Prev. -1.4%)
BoJ Outlook Report: weak JPY pushes up prices for a wide range of good services, thereby giving a bigger boost to core consumer inflation; impact of a weak JPY shock is bigger than that of oil shock
Japanese Consumer Confidence (Apr) 32.2 vs. Exp. 33.1 (Prev. 33.3)
BASF (BAS GY) Q1 2026 (EUR): adj. EBITDA 2.36bln (exp. 2.24bln), Revenue 16bln (exp. 16bln), Net 0.927mln (prev. 808mln), EPS 1.06 (prev. 0.91). Sales declined slightly amid strong adverse FX effects and "slightly" lower prices. Maintains FY26 guidance.
BBVA (BBVA SM) Q1 2026 (EUR): Net 2.99bln (prev. 2.70bln Y/Y), EPS 0.51 (exp. 0.48); NII 7.5bln, +17.8% Y/Y; Net Trading Income 0.915bln, -3.4% Y/Y; Gross Income 10.65bln, +14.2% Y/Y
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This decline suggests a weakening sentiment among consumers, potentially impacting domestic spending and overall economic outlook, which could have broader implications for commodities and metals if a weak consumer environment persists.
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