Monthly Archives: May 2026
Following an earnings beat, Apple shares dipped slightly as executives cited iPhone sales constrained by advanced-chip shortages
Written on May 1, 2026 at 11:23 am, by davin
Apple beat forecasts; shares dipped after hours as chip shortages constrained iPhone sales; China strong; dividend, buyback.
In March, Mexico’s fiscal balance deteriorated to -110.1B pesos, down from -50.733B previously
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:54 am, by davin
Mexico’s March fiscal balance posted a 110.1 billion peso deficit, widening by 59.367 billion versus prior.
After Japanese yen intervention and softer first-quarter US growth, the US Dollar Index slid sharply near 98.10
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:53 am, by davin
DXY slid to 98.10 as weak US GDP and Japan intervention drove yen higher, lifting majors.
DBS economist Chua Han Teng expects Thailand’s central bank to hold 1.00% rates until 2026 amid stagflation shocks
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:24 am, by davin
DBS expects Thailand’s policy rate held at 1.00% through 2026 amid stagflation risks, inflation rising.
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
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 davin
Commerzbank forecasts India’s FY2026–27 GDP growth at 6.5%, driven by domestic demand, reforms, and investment; risks persist.
