Monthly Archives: May 2026
Australia’s RBA SDR commodity index rose year on year to 15.7%, increasing from 12.8% previously
Written on May 1, 2026 at 11:00 am, by josephine
RBA Commodity Index (SDR) in Australia rose to 15.7% year-on-year in April, from 12.8%.
Swiss real retail sales grew 0.5% year-on-year, undershooting forecasts of 1% during March on released data
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:58 am, by josephine
Switzerland’s real retail sales rose 0.5% year-on-year in March, falling short of the 1% forecast.
Euro weakens amid risk-off mood and Middle East tensions, dragging EUR/CAD towards 1.5900 in Asia
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:55 am, by josephine
EUR/CAD slips near 1.5920 as Middle East tensions trigger risk-off, weaker euro and stronger oil-backed Canadian dollar.
During early European trade, WTI slips near $102.40 as a firmer dollar offsets Iran risk support
Written on May 1, 2026 at 10:52 am, by josephine
WTI slipped to $102.40 as dollar strengthened; Middle East tensions and Hormuz closure limited losses, supporting prices.
Agnico Eagle Mines posts March-quarter results: revenue reaches $4.1bn, while EPS rises to $3.40 year-on-year
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:59 am, by josephine
Agnico Eagle Q1 2026 revenue rose 66% to $4.1B; EPS $3.40 beat estimates on higher metal prices.
Nationwide’s UK seasonally adjusted monthly house prices rose 0.4%, beating expectations for a 0.3% fall
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:57 am, by josephine
UK Nationwide seasonally adjusted house prices rose 0.4% month-on-month in April, beating forecasts of a 0.3% fall.
Britain’s Nationwide annual house prices rose 3% in April, surpassing forecasts of 2.2% year-on-year
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:54 am, by josephine
UK Nationwide house prices rose 3% year-on-year in April, beating expectations and exceeding the 2.2% forecast.
Amid Middle East conflict, GBP/USD remains steady near 1.3610 as safe-haven demand lifts the US Dollar
Written on May 1, 2026 at 9:52 am, by josephine
GBP/USD hovered near 1.3610 as dollar gains on Middle East fears followed pair’s sharp rebound Thursday.
FXStreet-compiled data reports Saudi gold prices declined, with bullion falling during Friday’s trading session
Written on May 1, 2026 at 8:54 am, by josephine
Saudi gold prices dipped Friday: SAR 556.34/gram and SAR 6,489.03/tola, per FXStreet data update.
According to compiled data, gold prices in the Philippines declined, reflecting a fall in local rates
Written on May 1, 2026 at 8:52 am, by josephine
Philippine gold prices fell Friday: PHP 9,091.70/gram and PHP 106,045.50/tola, FXStreet data showed.
