UK: War shock weighs on growth outlook – Nomura
Nomura’s analysts see the Iran war keeping UK inflation above target until mid-2027 and weakening the 2026 growth outlook beyond Q1. UK GDP growth slowed to 0.1% q-o-q in both…
Economics Week Ahead – ActionForex
U.S. inflation data are set to firm modestly in April, with headline CPI rising toward 3.8% year-over-year and core holding near 2.9%, reflecting energy‑related pressures spilling into food, services and…
USD: Inflation pressures stay firm – Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Economics expects April U.S. CPI to firm, with headline inflation rising toward 3.8% year-over-year and core near 2.9%. The team projects a 0.63% monthly gain in headline CPI…
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission Source link
Gold swells as Middle East peace hopes hit the US Dollar
Gold (XAU/USD) rises some 0.75% on Friday as financial markets remain optimistic about a possible end to the Middle East conflict, which could potentially drive Oil prices lower and ease…
Canada’s Industry Data to Show Steadiness Amid Pressure from Tariffs, Disruptions
The week ahead is relatively quiet for major Canadian data releases, but industry reports will offer important signals about the economy’s momentum heading into spring. Early signs from Statistics Canada’s…
USD/JPY slides toward 156.60 as safe-haven Yen gains on Middle East tensions
The USD/JPY pair fell toward the 156.60 region on Friday, as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gained modest support from safe-haven flows despite resilient United States (US) labor-market data limiting broader…
Hungary: Inflation path stays contained – ING
ING’s Peter Virovacz notes that Hungary’s inflation accelerated in April but remained a positive surprise versus expectations, with headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 2.1% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month. Core…
The Weekly Bottom Line: Labor Market Resilient Despite Energy Shock
Canadian Highlights Canada’s labour market remained soft in April, with employment down and the unemployment rate rising to 6.9%. Canada’s trade balance returned to surplus in March on stronger commodity…
Forecasting the upcoming week: US Dollar weakens ahead of key US CPI data and Fed speeches
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell toward the 97.90 region on Friday, pressured by improving risk sentiment and easing safe-haven demand after reports suggested the United States (US) and Iran…
