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Belgium Q1 GDP Rises 0.2%, Meeting Forecasts as Markets Eye ECB and Inflation Data
Belgium’s Q1 GDP rose 0.2% qoq, matching forecasts, reinforcing stability and supporting range-bound, low-volatility trading strategies.
Italy unemployment falls to 5.1% in April, fuelling FTSE MIB and euro optimism
Italy’s April unemployment dipped to 5.1%, boosting growth optimism, supporting equities, firmer euro, and lower volatility.
US Equity Futures Edge Higher on Iran Ceasefire Talks, Dell Rally Fuels AI Optimism
US stock futures edge higher on Iran ceasefire hopes; volatility falls, oil weakens, AI-led tech rallies.
Dollar Slips as Hormuz Deal Hopes Cut Haven Bid
USDX steadies near 99 as Iran ceasefire hopes, oil weakness, Fed policy and yen risk shape dollar sentiment.
South Korea Industrial Output Growth Slows in April, Raising Pressure on Won and Exporter Stocks
South Korea’s April industrial output growth slowed to 1.5%, signaling weaker demand, pressuring won and equities.
South Korea Services Output Falls 1% in April as Domestic Demand Wobbles Despite Export Strength
South Korea’s services output fell 1% in April, flagging weaker consumption, rate-cut odds, volatile markets.
Oil Surges and Volatility Spikes as US-Iran Strikes Raise Risks in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran clashes near Strait of Hormuz spark oil surge, volatility fears, and shifts toward gold and defense.
Nikkei futures hit record highs as Elliott Wave rally extends, BoJ policy and weak yen underpin gains
Nikkei futures hit record highs; Elliott Wave suggests wave 3 underway, with pullback a bullish buying opportunity.
Eurozone Industrial Confidence Holds at -8, Keeping Volatility Low and Pressure on Euro
Eurozone industrial confidence held at -8 in May; subdued sentiment supports low volatility, rangebound equities, bearish euro.
Global equities retreat as US strikes and Iran sanctions spur risk-off mood, lifting oil and yields
Global stocks fell after US strikes and sanctions on Iran, dragging futures, Asia, oil higher, yields.
