Monthly Archives: May 2026
Australia’s annual building permits rose 9% in March, easing from the prior 14% growth rate
Written on May 4, 2026 at 3:25 am, by josephine
Australia’s building permits climbed 9% year-on-year in March, easing from a 14% increase previously.
Australia’s March building permits fell 10.5% month-on-month, undershooting the expected 9.9% decline
Written on May 4, 2026 at 3:23 am, by josephine
Australia’s March building permits dropped 10.5% month-on-month, underperforming expectations for a 9.9% decline.
Australia’s TD-MI annual inflation measure remained steady at 4.3% in April, showing no change overall
Written on May 4, 2026 at 2:56 am, by josephine
Australia’s TD-MI Inflation Gauge held steady in April, unchanged at 4.3% year-on-year from previous reading.
Amid Iran tensions and suspected yen intervention, USD/JPY holds near 157.00, drawing dip-buyers after falling to 156.60
Written on May 4, 2026 at 2:53 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounded near 157.00 as Middle East tensions supported dollar; possible Japan intervention capped gains, limiting momentum.
Australia’s TD-MI monthly inflation gauge eased to 0.6%, down from 1.3% previously in April
Written on May 4, 2026 at 2:26 am, by josephine
Australia’s TD-MI Inflation Gauge rose 0.6% in April, down from 1.3% in March month-on-month.
Gold trades near $4,605, edging lower as Middle East tensions rise; traders await John Williams’ comments
Written on May 4, 2026 at 2:23 am, by josephine
Gold slips near $4,605 as Hormuz tensions and Fed speech loom, while central-bank buying supports prices.
South Korea’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed to 53.6 in April, up from 52.6 previously
Written on May 4, 2026 at 1:53 am, by josephine
South Korea’s manufacturing PMI climbed to 53.6 in April, signaling stronger factory activity and improving conditions.
As Iran war entered its third month, Trump questioned whether Tehran’s peace terms would satisfy him fully
Written on May 4, 2026 at 12:55 am, by josephine
As Iran war entered third month, Trump doubted peace bid; Tehran proposed Strait reopening, nuclear talks.
Amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, traders lift the Aussie as AUD/USD nears 0.7215 on expected RBA hike
Written on May 4, 2026 at 12:53 am, by josephine
AUD/USD climbs near 0.7215 as RBA hike odds rise; Middle East tensions boost safe-haven dollar demand.
Amid Middle East uncertainty, investors debate inflated AI shares, while fintech emerges as Wall Street’s resilient value option
Written on May 3, 2026 at 8:23 pm, by josephine
Market uncertainty hit AI leaders; investors rotate to cheaper fintechs like SoFi, Block, and Nubank.
