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BNP Paribas Sees US Productivity, More Than AI, Powering Growth and Backing a Strong Dollar
BNP Paribas says US growth since 2022 is driven by productivity gains, with AI supportive long-term.
Italy Business Confidence Beats Forecast, Lifting FTSE MIB Outlook and Narrowing BTP-Bund Spread
Italy’s business confidence beats forecasts, lifting equities and euro outlook while tightening BTP-Bund spreads expectations.
Italy business confidence rises to 87.9 in May, topping forecasts and backing tactical risk-on trades
Italy business confidence beat forecasts in May, boosting FTSE MIB, euro optimism, while risks remain.
Spain’s April retail sales growth slows sharply, fuelling concerns over consumer demand and ECB cuts
Spain’s retail sales growth slowed sharply in April, signaling weakening demand, rising risks, and bearish market positioning.
Australia Capital Spending Beats Forecasts, Bolstering RBA Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook
Australia capex beats forecasts: +0.5% quarterly, +6.5% yearly, boosting AUD, equities; rates likely higher longer.
Banxico trims 2026 growth view, holds rates steady as USD/MXN rebounds towards 17.50
Banxico slashed 2026 growth outlook, held rates, lifting USD/MXN; investors eye calls, carry, rising volatility.
Russell 2000 futures hit record high as Fed easing bets bolster small-cap bull cycle
RTY hits record high; wave (2) correction ends at 2728.3, confirming wave (3) bullish cycle begins.
Dollar Index pares losses as US-Iran headlines and hawkish Fed outlook steady gains
US Dollar Index rebounds on Iran-talk headline reversal, supported by hawkish Fed, ahead of key PCE data.
Russia’s April industrial output beats forecasts, underpinning rouble carry appeal and steady commodity supply
Russia’s April industrial output rose 1.9%, beating forecasts, supporting ruble strength, steady commodities, and subdued equity volatility.
TD Securities flags possible ONS seasonal distortion skewing UK GDP strength, clouding BoE rate outlook
TD says ONS seasonal adjustment may overstate UK H1 GDP and understate H2, affecting markets, sterling, BoE outlook.
