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Schnabel warns ECB still needs June rate rise as inflation broadens, clouding euro zone growth outlook
Schnabel signals June ECB hike despite war ending, inflation spreading; favors higher front-end rates, bearish euro, equities.
UK BRC shop price inflation tops forecasts, bolstering higher-for-longer Bank of England stance
May UK BRC Shop Price Index rose 1.2% versus 1.1%, signalling sticky inflation, delaying BoE cuts.
Trump hails progress in Iran talks as Hormuz reopening hopes send WTI down nearly 7%
Trump says US-Iran Hormuz deal progressing; WTI drops 6.75%, traders eye puts, energy shorts, VIX sells.
US-Iran Extend Ceasefire as Hormuz Reopens Plan Sends Oil Below $90, Volatility Eases
US-Iran extend ceasefire 60 days; Hormuz mines cleared, fees ended, nuclear talks resume; oil drops below $90.
Oil Slips as Risk Appetite Returns, WTI Near $90 and Brent Retreats from $100
WTI nears $90 as Brent slips; risk-on markets and rising inventories pressure crude despite Iran deal hopes.
Singapore GDP revision lifts UOB 2026 outlook as AI and semiconductor cycle gains pace
Singapore’s 1Q26 GDP revised higher; UOB raised 2026 forecast on AI-electronics strength, amid supply risks.
Sterling steadies near 1.3500 as risk-on mood dents dollar amid US-Iran deal hopes
Sterling steadied near 1.3500 as risk-on sentiment eased dollar; traders watched US–Iran deal headlines and key levels.
Rising bond yields test global equities as real rates stay low and volatility lingers
Rising global yields are pressuring equities, but low real rates and strong earnings suggest resilience amid volatility.
Rupee Firms as USD/INR Slides, RBI Backstop in Focus Amid Oil Swings and FII Outflows
Rupee strengthens as USD/INR dips near 95.20; RBI intervention hopes offset oil volatility and persistent FII outflows.
Singapore April inflation undershoots forecasts, easing MAS tightening expectations and tempering Singapore dollar outlook
Singapore April CPI rose 1.8%, below forecast, easing MAS tightening pressure and supporting equities amid softer inflation.
