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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.
US mortgage applications slump as high borrowing costs squeeze housing demand and spur hedging strategies
U.S. MBA mortgage applications plunged to -8.5%, signaling housing stress, potential Fed dovish shift, and volatility hedges.
Italian Industrial Sales Surge Lifts Outlook for FTSE MIB, Raises BTP Yield Pressure
Italy’s industrial sales surged 4.4% in March, boosting equities outlook and pressing bond yields higher.
E-mini Nasdaq leads as S&P eyes record retest and Dow pullback tests support levels
Nasdaq leads after breakout; S&P holds 7530/20 support targeting 7590/95; Dow weakens, tighten risk levels.
Bank of Korea Survey Shows Manufacturing Sentiment Improving in June as Won Strengthens
Bank of Korea: June manufacturing sentiment improves; BSI rises to 80 from 72, still below 100.
India’s WPI surge widens gap with CPI as oil costs threaten inflation pass-through
India caps fuel pass-through, containing CPI, but surging WPI signals looming spillover, driving hawkish RBI, volatility.
BP Shares Slide as Chairman Albert Manifold Resigns Amid Governance Concerns and Market Volatility
BP shares sink as chairman Albert Manifold resigns amid governance concerns, prompting volatility and options-driven bearish strategies.
BNP Paribas sees UK growth slowing, inflation rising and Bank of England tightening in 2026
BNP Paribas sees UK growth halving in 2026 as Iran-driven inflation lifts, prompting 50bp tightening.
Brent Slides Below $100 as Iran Deal Hopes Stir Volatility Despite US Stock Draw
Brent crude swings on Iran deal hopes and strikes; volatility stays high as inventories tighten, traders hedge.
Sweden PPI jump challenges Riksbank summer rate-cut bets, supporting krona and pressuring equities
Sweden’s April PPI jumped 1.1%, boosting inflation pressure, reducing rate-cut odds, strengthening SEK, and pressuring equities.
