[MARKET UPDATE] Crude benchmarks continue to gain (WTI +3.1%), putting pressure on equity futures and fixed income benchmarks while DXY holds onto the 99 handle

Crude prices are rising significantly, with WTI gaining 3.1%; this increase is generally bearish for equity futures and fixed income markets as it suggests inflationary pressures may persist.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Apr 2026, 04:39 UTCOn the live feed at 04:19 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Dutch Inflation Rate YoY Prel (Apr) Y/Y 2.8% (Prev. 2.7%)

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Societe Generale (GLE FP) Q1 2026 (EUR): Net income 1.70bln (exp. 1.55bln), Revenue 7.11bln (exp. 7.18bln), Operating Profit 4.33bln (prev. 2.03bln Y/Y), CET1 13.5%. Confident in 2026 goals.

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[MARKET UPDATE] Crude benchmarks continue to gain (WTI +3.1%), putting pressure on equity futures and fixed income benchmarks while DXY holds onto the 99 handle

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The Japanese Government is considering reviving power and gas subsidies this summer, according to sources; Plan is to use reserve funds and no extra budget eyed for now

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The Iranian oil minister has urged the public to reduce energy consumption, while dismissing the impact of the US naval blockade, CNN reports; the government has instructed government offices to cut electricity use by up to 70%

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Additionally, the DXY's stability around the 99 handle indicates that while oil prices are climbing, broader currency strength may be limited, hinting at complex market dynamics that traders should monitor closely.

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