China NBS Manufacturing PMI meets forecasts (50) in May
Sat, 30 May 2026 21:30:31 -0400
China NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI came in at 50.1, above forecasts (49.5) in May
Sat, 30 May 2026 21:30:26 -0400
The British Pound has remained relatively stable, with GBP/EUR trading around 1.154 and GBP/USD near 1.35, but Pantheon Macroeconomics believes the outlook for UK interest rates has become less supportive for Sterling. Pantheon has revised its Bank of England forecast, arguing that falling energy prices have significantly reduced the need.
Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400
The world enters June optimistic that an extended ceasefire in the Middle East is possible. The front month Brent oil futures contract finished May at its lowest level in a little more than five weeks.
Sat, 30 May 2026 07:10:00 -0400
South Korea's stock market has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the global artificial intelligence boom, powered by surging demand for semiconductors from technology giants such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. Yet even as the country's benchmark Kospi index has outperformed every other major equity market over the past year, the South Korean won continues to languish near crisis-era levels.
Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400
The dominant story across financial markets last week was not artificial intelligence, central banks, or economic data. It was a dramatic shift in expectations regarding the future of the US-Iran conflict.
Sat, 30 May 2026 06:30:57 -0400
The Indian rupee experienced a sharp decline in 2026, nearing Rs. 97 against the US dollar before a slight recovery.
Sat, 30 May 2026 00:25:15 -0400
The rupee strengthened significantly on Friday, closing at 95.00 to the dollar, its best performance since April 2. This rise was attributed to central bank intervention, a reported peace deal between Iran and the US, and easing oil prices.
Fri, 29 May 2026 22:27:34 -0400
Despite RBI's efforts to boost rupee usage in international trade, including Special Rupee Vostro Accounts, its adoption for invoicing and settlement saw only modest growth over the past two fiscal years. This highlights the significant ground India must cover to internationalize its currency in a dollar-dominated global trading order.
Fri, 29 May 2026 22:23:59 -0400
Hope for a peace deal to end the conflict between Iran and the U.S. and open the Strait of Hormuz dominated markets this week. While optimism around a possible 60-day truce has pushed oil prices sharply lower (down roughly nine percent relative to late last week), volatility remains elevated.
Fri, 29 May 2026 21:21:03 -0400
Canada's economy had a soft start to 2026. Real GDP growth disappointed consensus expectations and was broadly unchanged in Q1 and the unemployment rate has edged higher.
Fri, 29 May 2026 21:08:52 -0400
Natural gas tests major resistance at the 200-day moving average, forms a bearish intraday reversal, while maintaining broader bullish structure within a rising channel and wedge framework.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:40:40 -0400
The Euro to Pound (EUR/GBP) exchange rate traded at 0.8663 on Friday, close to the middle of its 2026 trading range after Sterling surrendered some of its spring gains. The pair touched lows near 0.8620 earlier this month but remains below February highs around 0.8790.
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:30:00 -0400
Forecasting the upcoming week: The US Dollar fell as ceasefire hopes supported risk sentiment
Fri, 29 May 2026 16:07:41 -0400
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration remains committed to pursuing a diplomatic resolution with Iran but warned that alternative options remain on the table if negotiations fail, while also offering a robust defense of the Federal Reserve's evolving policy framework and the long-term strength of the US dollar.
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:58:45 -0400
Eurozone CFTC EUR NC Net Positions down to €29.4K from previous €33.5K
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:36:32 -0400
Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions: $60.2K vs previous $85.6K
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:36:24 -0400
Japan CFTC JPY NC Net Positions down to ¥-114.7K from previous ¥-93.9K
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:36:14 -0400
United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions down to 161K from previous 172.6K
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:36:02 -0400
United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions climbed from previous £-64.3K to £-61.4K
Fri, 29 May 2026 15:35:42 -0400
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