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France services PMI slump to 42.9 reignites recession fears and ECB cut bets
France’s HCOB Services PMI fell to 42.9 in May, far below 46.5 forecast, signalling contraction.
India’s HSBC Manufacturing PMI eases in May, fuelling hedging demand and USD/INR upside risk
India’s HSBC Manufacturing PMI eased to 54.3 in May from 54.7, signaling continued manufacturing expansion.
India’s HSBC Services PMI edges up to 58.9 in May, reinforcing growth and market bullishness
India’s HSBC Services PMI edged up to 58.9 in May, remaining above 50, signaling continued growth.
Dutch Consumer Confidence Slides to -46 in May, Raising Concerns Over Eurozone Demand
The Netherlands’ adjusted consumer confidence index fell to -46 in May, down 2 points from -44.
Dutch unemployment slips to 3.9%, clouding ECB cuts and lifting euro and AEX outlook
Netherlands’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in April, down from 4.0% previous period.
Dollar Holds Firm as Fed Shifts The Rate Debate
USDX steadies near 99 as Fed minutes, Iran risk and December hike pricing support the dollar.
Japan’s core machinery orders beat forecasts, bolstering capex outlook and fuelling BoJ hawkish bets
Japan’s core machinery orders climbed 5.9% in March, beating expectations of 4.5% year on year.
Foreign net buying of Japanese equities slows to ¥949.6bn as Nikkei nears 40,000
Foreign net buying of Japanese stocks fell to ¥949.6bn in week ending 15 May, down ¥487.9bn.
VIX Rises as Bond Yields Test Equities, Fueling Nasdaq-S&P Divergence and Options Demand
Nasdaq rose premarket and intraday; S&P 500 gains came from shorts. Volatility looms; yields rise, consolidation ahead.
Malaysia April exports surge on E&E demand as trade surplus widens; tariff and supply risks loom
Malaysia’s April exports climbed on electronics demand and record re-exports, widening surplus amid rising geopolitical risks.
