Monthly Archives: May 2026
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
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 jason
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 jason
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
What Is DeFi? The Complete Guide to Decentralised Finance
Written on May 6, 2026 at 10:30 am, by shunjie
DeFi — decentralised finance — is a blockchain-powered ecosystem that replicates lending, borrowing, and trading without banks or brokers. With a 2026 market size of $238.5 billion and projections pointing to $770 billion by 2031, DeFi is no longer a fringe experiment. This guide explains what DeFi is, how smart contracts and liquidity pools work, the key risks to watch, and how traders can access DeFi-linked digital assets — all in plain Canadian English.
