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Westpac Survey Signal Lifts Australian Confidence, Markets Reprice for a More Hawkish RBA
Westpac’s May consumer confidence in Australia rose sharply, improving from -12.5% to 83%, signalling stronger sentiment.
Written on May 19, 2026 at 6:17 am
Categories: Live Updates
WTI steadies as Trump pauses Iran strike, Strait of Hormuz shutdown keeps crude risk premium
WTI held near $101.85 as Trump paused Iran strike; Hormuz closure persists; API inventories awaited.
Written on May 19, 2026 at 5:49 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan GDP Deflator Rises 3.4% in Q1, Fuelling Bets on Earlier Bank of Japan Tightening
Japan’s GDP deflator rose 3.4% year on year in Q1, beating expectations of 3.1% by 0.3.
Written on May 19, 2026 at 5:47 am
Categories: Live Updates
USD/JPY retreats towards 159 as intervention risk and rate gap keep volatility elevated
USD/JPY slipped near 158.80 as intervention gains faded; oil-driven inflation and data focus keep volatility.
Written on May 19, 2026 at 5:19 am
Categories: Live Updates
New Zealand card sales slow as markets price RBNZ cuts, NZ dollar edges towards 0.6000 support
New Zealand electronic card retail sales increased 2% year-on-year in April, slowing from 2.7% previously.
Written on May 19, 2026 at 5:17 am
Categories: Live Updates
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