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April CPI fell to 4.2% yr, missing Westpac and market expectations. Underlying trimmed mean inflation still building. RBA will not shift stance on one soft print. AUD support at 0.6480.
The Swiss franc gains as the dollar sheds its safe-haven premium. This rotation favors CHF over USD. Next week's U.S. jobs data and Swiss CPI will decide the trend.
Digital Chamber urges OCC to defend crypto charters as Warren alleges law violations. OCC's silence may determine the fate of crypto banking.
WTI crude holds $92.30 support after slump; gold capped at $4,620 resistance. These levels set the macro transmission path for USD/CAD and AUD/USD.
The dollar is losing ground despite rising geopolitical risk. Oil supply disruption fears complicate the Fed's rate path and shift forex positioning near 99.00.
Nickel Industries published its shareholder call slides, offering a window into Indonesian nickel output, costs, and EV demand. Traders watch for guidance shifts.
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25% with a 3-3 split vote. Three members wanted an immediate 25bps hike. Inflation seen peaking at 4.3% in September. Next meeting is live for a rate increase.
State-owned rail freight operator signs new deals to capture inland container traffic. The key test: whether these contracts add margin-accretive volume or force rate cuts.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Q4 revenue grew, but margin pressure signals structural risk. Margin trajectory will decide stock direction – watch FY27 guidance.
New Zealand dollar gains as RBNZ projects terminal rate 3.28%; Australian core CPI at 22-month high keeps RBA on watch; BoJ signals June 16 hike.
The Canadian dollar flattens. Traders await fresh US-Iran deal developments. Oil supply risk and rate differentials keep USD/CAD range-bound. The next catalyst is a negotiation timeline.
US-pushed 72.5% floor on internal-model risk weights forces European universal banks to hold more capital. Impact depends on national phase-in schedules.
American Express's 209% liquidity coverage ratio is the highest among 24 US banks. The return to disclosure removes a key uncertainty for AXP holders.
Li-FT Power gained 6% on debut but only $600k traded. Low volume means the price is provisional. Watch for volume confirmation. The next concrete marker is first-week volume.
The VISTA platform carries seven commercial payloads at 25 km altitude, placing India among five nations with indigenous balloon capability. Follow the mission's next customer contracts.
XCMG showcased electric excavators from 1-tonne to 90-tonne classes and delivered hundreds of units to overseas customers. The event signals a strategic shift worth monitoring. What would confirm the bullish thesis?
GAC embeds brand warmth via TC2000 safety car and Millonarios sponsorship. The question is whether these moves generate real sales or just visibility.
Forrester ranks Tencent Cloud as a Leader in sovereign cloud, strengthening Tencent's position in regulated markets and reducing geopolitical exposure. Alpha Score 42.
This week's Acquirer's Multiple Large-Cap screen shows financials, energy, and mature cash generators trading at compressed valuations despite strong free cash flow.
A BoJ official says financial conditions remain easy, pushing back against hawkish speculation. The yen stays pressured as rate differentials and carry trade persist. Next BoJ meeting is key.
Cauldron Energy defines 9.4–42.7 Mlbs U3O8 exploration target at Yanrey. WA grants and URNM ETF inclusion improve funding and liquidity. Drilling in 2026 is the real catalyst.
The RBNZ held rates in a split vote, warning an energy shock will require earlier tightening. The NZD repriced higher as markets adjusted to a steeper rate path.
Embraer's 9% post-earnings slide masks a top-line beat. The real risk is commercial margin compression that could persist into Q2.
IMD forecasts pre-monsoon rainfall from May 28 after 46°C heatwave in Telangana. Relief for agriculture and power grids hinges on rainfall consistency and monsoon onset.
Trump publicly backs Kalshi and Polymarket as 15+ states push bans. CFTC counters state lawsuits. August 1 Minnesota deadline is first test. Ethics concerns over Trump Jr. advisory roles. What traders should watch.
Adroit Capital enters exclusive talks for Tasmania's Liberty Bell Bay ferromanganese smelter. The government's $9.6 million wage support gives eight weeks to seal a binding deal.
With less than half of expected investments matured, India's PLI rethink could shift rupee, bond yields, and sector allocation toward value-added manufacturing.
Government sells up to 2% of Coal India via OFS starting May 27. IMFA secures 65 MW captive renewable. Saatvik lands ₹171 cr solar orders. GPT wins railway contract.
China industrial profits jumped 24.7% in April, the fastest since November 2023. The PPI-driven gain obscures weak retail sales and investment. Traders face a divergence between nominal strength and real demand.
April CPI slowdown reduces RBA hike probability, sending AUD/USD below 0.6600. Yield spread compression and position unwinding accelerate decline. Focus turns to June RBA meeting.