Monthly Archives: May 2026
Greece’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI eased to 52.4 in April from 54.5 previously, indicating slower momentum
Written on May 4, 2026 at 10:26 am, by josephine
Greece’s manufacturing PMI fell to 52.4 in April from 54.5, signaling slower growth despite expansion.
WTI crude approaches $100 as Trump promises to safeguard Hormuz shipping, lifting prices by around $3
Written on May 4, 2026 at 10:23 am, by josephine
WTI nears $100 as Trump pledges naval help; Iran keeps Hormuz shut, despite OPEC+ output hike.
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Written on May 4, 2026 at 10:17 am, by josephine
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Germany’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI reached 51.4 in April, slightly exceeding forecasts of 51.2
Written on May 4, 2026 at 10:04 am, by josephine
Germany’s April HCOB Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.4, slightly beating forecasts of 51.2.
Turkey’s April monthly Consumer Price Index rose 4.18%, exceeding forecasts of 3.28% by economists
Written on May 4, 2026 at 10:02 am, by josephine
Turkey’s consumer price index rose 4.18% month-on-month in April, exceeding the 3.28% forecast by 0.90 points.
MUFG’s Wan says Japan likely intervened, spending ¥5–6 trillion, pushing USD/JPY from 160 towards 157
Written on May 4, 2026 at 9:59 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slid below 157 on suspected Japan intervention; ¥5–6tn spent; outlook hinges on Fed, BoJ hikes.
Ahead of Europe’s open, USD/JPY recovers near 156.80 after an abrupt fall to 155.70 on possible yen intervention
Written on May 4, 2026 at 9:56 am, by josephine
Dollar rebounds versus yen after sudden, triggerless dip; intervention speculation grows as markets eye Middle East and US data.
UOB strategists say Brent suffered its steepest monthly fall since December 2025, despite Hormuz worries lifting prices above $126/bbl
Written on May 4, 2026 at 9:53 am, by josephine
Brent crude logged its biggest monthly drop since December 2025, despite Hormuz fears boosting prices briefly.
Oil Holds Above $102 As Hormuz Risk Deepens
Written on May 4, 2026 at 9:17 am, by josephine
WTI holds above $102 as Project Freedom, Iran warnings and tanker risk keep supply fears alive. | VT Markets
In April, Sweden’s manufacturing PMI increased to 57.2, up from 56.3 previously
Written on May 4, 2026 at 8:56 am, by josephine
Sweden’s manufacturing PMI rose to 57.2 in April, up from 56.3 in March’s reading.
