Monthly Archives: May 2026
TD Securities sees looser Australian Budget lifting deficit outlook, raising risk of further RBA tightening
Written on May 13, 2026 at 5:53 pm, by josephine
TD Securities sees Australia’s 2026/27 Budget mildly stimulatory; upbeat Treasury forecasts may force further RBA tightening.
Germany’s Current Account Surplus Rises to €23.6bn, Underpinning Euro and Exporter-Led DAX Gains
Written on May 13, 2026 at 5:26 pm, by josephine
Germany’s non-seasonally adjusted current account balance increased to €23.6bn in March from €22bn, rising €1.6bn.
US PPI hits 6% in April, reinforcing hawkish Fed bets and weighing on equities
Written on May 13, 2026 at 5:23 pm, by josephine
U.S. Producer Price Index rose 6% year-on-year in April, beating 4.9% forecast by 1.1 points.
US Core PPI Surges to 5.2% in April, Driving Markets to Price Higher Fed Rates
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:56 pm, by josephine
U.S. core Producer Price Index climbed 5.2% year-on-year in April, beating expectations of 4.3% forecast.
US PPI jumps 1.4% in April, reigniting higher-for-longer rate fears and market volatility
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by josephine
US producer prices jumped 1.4% in April, far above the 0.5% forecast, overshooting estimates by 0.9 points.
Euro steadies above 1.1700 as US inflation bolsters dollar; traders await Trump–Xi talks
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:26 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD rose above 1.1700 as strong US CPI boosted dollar; traders awaited PPI and Trump–Xi talks.
Rising US inflation and Hormuz disruption cast doubt on Warsh’s early Fed cuts, lifting dollar
Written on May 13, 2026 at 4:23 pm, by josephine
Rising inflation and energy prices complicate early Fed rate cuts, supporting dollar as Hormuz risks persist.
Commerzbank warns hotter US inflation and Hormuz-linked energy costs may delay Kevin Warsh rate cuts
Written on May 13, 2026 at 3:53 pm, by josephine
Commerzbank warns stubborn inflation, higher energy prices may delay Warsh’s Fed rate cuts, supporting a stronger dollar.
Sterling slides towards 1.3500 as US inflation lifts Fed hike bets, UK GDP awaited
Written on May 13, 2026 at 3:26 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD slid near 1.3500 as firm dollar, hotter US CPI and Fed hike odds weighed; UK GDP awaited.
India hikes gold and silver import tariffs to 15% to rein in deficit and support rupee
Written on May 13, 2026 at 3:23 pm, by josephine
India raised gold and silver import tariffs to 15% from May 13, 2026, to curb imports.
