Monthly Archives: May 2026
China trade surge masks weak domestic demand as exports jump and rate cuts remain unlikely
Written on May 19, 2026 at 3:19 am, by josephine
China’s April trade surged as exports rose, but weak domestic demand and investment weighed on growth.
Sterling Extends Gains as Starmer Faces Rising Pressure and Markets Weigh BoE Outlook
Written on May 19, 2026 at 2:51 am, by josephine
Sterling rose as Starmer faced pressure; GBP/USD steadied, gilts gained, oil jumped, and rate-hike bets increased.
US net TIC inflows cool in March, raising questions over support for dollar and Treasuries
Written on May 19, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
US total net TIC flows dropped to $150.7bn in March, down $33.8bn month-on-month, still net inflow.
Dollar Index slips as Warsh set to lead Fed and US-Iran tensions ease safe-haven demand
Written on May 19, 2026 at 2:20 am, by josephine
DXY dips near 99.10 on Fed chair change news; US-Iran developments ease safe-haven demand, lifting majors.
Asian EM currencies slide as US yields, firmer dollar and higher oil revive pressure on INR, PHP, IDR
Written on May 19, 2026 at 2:00 am, by josephine
Asian EM currencies weaken as US yields, stronger dollar and higher oil strain importers’ reserves.
S&P 500 Pullback Seen as Set-Up for Final Fifth-Wave Rally Before 1,000-Point Slide
Written on May 19, 2026 at 1:57 am, by josephine
S&P 500 hit extended Fibonacci targets, showed weakening breadth; expects brief pullback, final rally, then major bear market.
Standard Chartered lifts Taiwan 2026 growth view on AI exports; Q1 GDP surges, TAIEX rallies
Written on May 19, 2026 at 1:54 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered lifts Taiwan 2026 growth forecast to 9.5% on surging Q1 GDP, AI-export strength.
Japan’s Katayama Flags Oil-Driven Yen Volatility as G7 Weighs China’s Critical Minerals Curbs
Written on May 19, 2026 at 1:50 am, by josephine
Japan’s finance minister warns oil-driven forex swings and speculation; G7 monitoring volatility, mineral controls, and imbalances.
China’s Weak April Data Points to Targeted Fiscal Support as PBoC Stays Cautious on Easing
Written on May 19, 2026 at 12:52 am, by josephine
China’s April data weakened; TD sees cautious PBOC, targeted fiscal support, infrastructure spending, and possible post-July shift.
Singapore export rebound fuels K-shaped trade as AI-linked electronics outpace petrochemicals and other non-electronics
Written on May 19, 2026 at 12:49 am, by josephine
Singapore’s NODX rebounded, led by electronics and pharmaceuticals; petrochemicals lagged, highlighting increasingly K-shaped export growth.
