Monthly Archives: May 2026
April’s Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI matched expectations, arriving at 52.2, indicating steady factory output levels
Written on May 4, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by davin
HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.2 in April, matching forecasts and signaling steady factory activity.
Greece’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI eased to 52.4 in April from 54.5 previously, indicating slower momentum
Written on May 4, 2026 at 6:23 pm, by davin
Greece’s manufacturing PMI fell to 52.4 in April from 54.5, signaling slower growth despite expansion.
WTI crude approaches $100 as Trump promises to safeguard Hormuz shipping, lifting prices by around $3
Written on May 4, 2026 at 5:54 pm, by davin
WTI nears $100 as Trump pledges naval help; Iran keeps Hormuz shut, despite OPEC+ output hike.
Germany’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI reached 51.4 in April, slightly exceeding forecasts of 51.2
Written on May 4, 2026 at 5:53 pm, by davin
Germany’s April HCOB Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.4, slightly beating forecasts of 51.2.
Why VT Markets is the Best Multi-Asset Broker in Europe
Written on May 4, 2026 at 5:24 pm, by anna
Discover how VT Markets supports European traders through award recognition, broad market access, advanced platforms, and reliable client support. l VT Markets
Turkey’s April monthly Consumer Price Index rose 4.18%, exceeding forecasts of 3.28% by economists
Written on May 4, 2026 at 5:24 pm, by davin
Turkey’s consumer price index rose 4.18% month-on-month in April, exceeding the 3.28% forecast by 0.90 points.
MUFG’s Wan says Japan likely intervened, spending ¥5–6 trillion, pushing USD/JPY from 160 towards 157
Written on May 4, 2026 at 5:23 pm, by davin
USD/JPY slid below 157 on suspected Japan intervention; ¥5–6tn spent; outlook hinges on Fed, BoJ hikes.
Ahead of Europe’s open, USD/JPY recovers near 156.80 after an abrupt fall to 155.70 on possible yen intervention
Written on May 4, 2026 at 4:54 pm, by davin
Dollar rebounds versus yen after sudden, triggerless dip; intervention speculation grows as markets eye Middle East and US data.
UOB strategists say Brent suffered its steepest monthly fall since December 2025, despite Hormuz worries lifting prices above $126/bbl
Written on May 4, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by davin
Brent crude logged its biggest monthly drop since December 2025, despite Hormuz fears boosting prices briefly.
Oil Holds Above $102 As Hormuz Risk Deepens
Written on May 4, 2026 at 4:30 pm, by casandra
WTI holds above $102 as Project Freedom, Iran warnings and tanker risk keep supply fears alive. | VT Markets
