Monthly Archives: May 2026
UOB economist says China’s manufacturing looks upbeat on AI exports, while domestic demand and services weaken
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:23 am, by
April PMI: manufacturing expanded on AI-driven exports, domestic demand softened; non-manufacturing contracted, price pressures contained overall.
When Trade Relief Meets an Energy Shock
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:14 am, by jessica
Tariff relief is offering some support to companies, but rising oil prices are creating new pressure. With trade policy and energy shocks colliding, a complex and uncertain market outlook ensues.| Opinion
GBP/USD rises 0.78% as traders anticipate BoE tightening, with bullish engulfing targeting 1.3600
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:54 am, by
GBP/USD gained 0.78% as markets anticipated more BoE tightening; bullish engulfing formed, eyeing 1.3600.
Standard Chartered analysts warn Romania’s political turmoil may weaken fiscal consolidation efforts and postpone essential reforms
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:53 am, by
Romania’s coalition collapse fuels uncertainty, risking delayed EU reforms, weaker fiscal consolidation, and rising Eurosceptic political pressure.
OCBC strategists say Asian currencies weakened as surging Brent, inflation concerns and hawkish Fed repricing dampened sentiment
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:24 am, by
Asian currencies mostly weakened as Brent neared $120, stoking inflation and hawkish Fed expectations amid Iran tensions.
Commerzbank expects India’s growth near 6.5%, aided by demand, GST 2.0 reforms, pro-investment budgets, risks rising
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:23 am, by
Commerzbank forecasts India’s FY2026–27 GDP growth at 6.5%, driven by domestic demand, reforms, and investment; risks persist.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – May 01 ,2026
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:00 am, by melody
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
EUR/USD inches up as dollar weakens after Tokyo action, while bulls hold 200-day SMA below Fibonacci level
Written on May 1, 2026 at 8:54 am, by
EUR/USD rose to 1.1726 as dollar weakened; ECB held rates; eurozone inflation jumped; key resistance 1.1747.
Markets lift GBP/USD 0.78% as investors anticipate Bank of England tightening, targeting 1.3600 amid bullish engulfing pattern
Written on May 1, 2026 at 8:53 am, by
GBP/USD gained 0.78% as BoE held rates; bullish momentum builds above 1.3565, eyes 1.3711.
Standard Chartered warns UK local elections may pressure Starmer, spark Labour challenge, while gilts remain central focus
Written on May 1, 2026 at 8:24 am, by
May 7 elections across UK councils and devolved parliaments could pressure Starmer, risking Labour leadership challenge.
