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US Q1 GDP revised down to 1.6%, weighing on dollar and reinforcing Fed rate-cut expectations
BEA revised Q1 US GDP growth down to 1.6%, weakening dollar and boosting gold, bonds expectations.
Written on May 28, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Categories: Live Updates
South Africa’s Reserve Bank Holds Rates at 7% as Inflation Persists and Growth Falters
SARB held benchmark rate at 7%, balancing stubborn inflation, weak growth, and external risks; rand volatility expected ease.
Written on May 28, 2026 at 5:32 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Russia’s central bank reserves fall $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising rouble volatility and rate-hike bets
Russia’s reserves fell $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising ruble volatility fears and rate-hike expectations, pressuring equities.
Written on May 28, 2026 at 5:29 pm
Categories: Live Updates
Koruna Under Pressure as Central European Rate-Hike Bets Fade; Focus Shifts to Polish Inflation
Softer CEE rate outlook weakens koruna; Hungary reprices easing, Poland inflation rises; favor EUR/CZK up and PLN outperformance.
Written on May 28, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Categories: Live Updates
US PCE inflation rises to 3.8% as April data fuels higher-for-longer Fed outlook
April PCE inflation re-accelerated to 3.8% y/y, boosting “higher-for-longer” fears, volatility, and dollar-supporting rate-hike odds.
Written on May 28, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Categories: Live Updates
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