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US core PCE surprise reinforces higher-for-longer Fed stance, pressuring equities and boosting dollar
US core PCE hits 4.4% in Q1, boosting “higher-for-longer” Fed bets; equities pressured, volatility and dollar rise.
US April personal spending rises 0.5%, bolstering Fed hold outlook and keeping markets range-bound
April US personal spending rose 0.5%, meeting forecasts, supporting steady demand, keeping Fed on hold, volatility subdued.
US Q1 GDP growth slows to 1.6%, bolstering rate-cut bets and hedging demand across markets
US Q1 GDP grew 1.6%, missing forecasts, boosting rate-cut bets and prompting hedges in equities, dollar.
US PCE Inflation Holds at 4.5% in Q1 as Markets Weigh June Fed Rate Move
US Q1 PCE inflation held at 4.5%, keeping Fed hike odds elevated and boosting option-volatility trading.
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.
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.
BNY Flags Month-End Rebalancing and Steeper Canadian Yield Curve as Near-Term Tailwinds for CAD
BNY sees month-end rebalancing and bond curve steepening boosting CAD; USD/CAD hedges unwind suggests mean reversion.
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.
Trump says Hormuz to stay open as US-Iran talks continue amid rising Gulf tensions
Trump signals no rush on Iran deal; Strait of Hormuz stays open; traders hedge with oil calls, S&P puts.
US five-year Treasury auction yield jumps to 4.182%, fuelling higher-for-longer rate outlook
Treasury 5-year auction yield jumps to 4.182%, signaling higher borrowing costs, inflation concerns, reduced Fed cut expectations.
