Monthly Archives: May 2026
NBC strategists Marion and Dahms say yuan strength reflects energy flows and improving Chinese manufacturing and PPI data
Written on May 6, 2026 at 12:28 pm, by davin
Yuan hits multi-year quarterly highs as energy flows and firmer data support a stronger, managed currency.
In New Zealand, the first-quarter participation rate reached 70.4%, missing forecasts of 70.5%
Written on May 6, 2026 at 12:27 pm, by davin
New Zealand’s labour force participation rate hit 70.4% in Q1, slightly below the 70.5% market forecast.
Why Treasury Moves Affect Bond Yields
Written on May 6, 2026 at 12:22 pm, by edward
Key Takeaways: What Is a Bond Yield, and Why Treasury Moves Matter Few numbers move global markets quite like the US 10-year Treasury yield. When it ticks higher, mortgage rates rise, equities wobble and the dollar often firms. When it falls, risk assets tend to breathe out. So what is a bond yield, and why Continue Reading
First-quarter New Zealand employment rose 0.2%, missing the 0.3% forecast, with gains weaker than anticipated
Written on May 6, 2026 at 11:58 am, by davin
New Zealand’s first-quarter employment rose 0.2%, missing the 0.3% market forecast by 0.1 percentage points.
In New Zealand, unemployment measured 5.3%, coming in slightly under the forecast 5.4%, during the first quarter
Written on May 6, 2026 at 11:57 am, by davin
New Zealand’s first-quarter unemployment rate fell to 5.3%, slightly below forecasts of 5.4%.
First-quarter New Zealand Labour Cost Index rose 2% year-on-year, aligning with market expectations and forecasts
Written on May 6, 2026 at 11:28 am, by davin
New Zealand’s Labour Cost Index rose 2% year-on-year in Q1, matching market forecasts, signalling steady wage pressures.
In New Zealand, Labour Cost Index rose 0.5% quarterly, exceeding 0.4% forecasts in the first quarter
Written on May 6, 2026 at 11:27 am, by davin
New Zealand’s Labour Cost Index rose 0.5% in Q1, beating forecasts and signalling faster wage growth.
GBP/USD stays near 1.3545 in a 60-pip range, as US Dollar factors outweigh muted UK cues
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:58 am, by davin
GBP/USD held near 1.3545; direction hinges on US dollar, risk sentiment, oil, and Friday NFP.
UOB economists say Philippine inflation hit a 37-month high, prompting BSP hawkishness and higher 2026 forecasts
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:57 am, by davin
Philippine inflation hit 37-month high; UOB lifts 2026 forecast to 7.5%, expects BSP hikes, warns 10%.
How to Trade the US Dollar Index
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:35 am, by edward
Key Takeaways: What Is the US Dollar Index? If you trade forex, indices, or commodities, the US Dollar Index is one of the most important charts to keep open. It tells you, at a glance, whether the world’s reserve currency is strengthening or weakening, and that single piece of information shapes nearly every other market Continue Reading
