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Sri Lanka Hikes Rate 100bp to 8.75% as Oil Surge Fans Inflation, Rupee Weakens
Sri Lanka's central bank raised its key rate by 100 basis points to 8.75% on Tuesday, citing surging oil prices from Middle East tensions that pushed April inflation to 5.4% and weakened the rupee.
PBOC sets USD/CNY midpoint at 6.8288, strongest since Feb 2023
The PBOC set the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.8288, the strongest level for the yuan since February 15, 2023, and injected 249 billion yuan via 7-day reverse repos at a steady 1.4% rate.
Japan falls to third-largest creditor as China overtakes despite record assets
Japan's net external assets hit a record 561.75 trillion yen in 2025, but the country fell to third in global creditor rankings as China overtook it, highlighting shifts in global capital flows.
Barclays Initiates Freeport-McMoRan Coverage with Overweight Rating
Barclays initiated coverage of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) with an Overweight rating and $77 price target, citing copper demand outpacing supply and higher trade barriers boosting metals and mining.
Gold Slips as US Strikes in Strait of Hormuz Fuel Inflation Fears
Gold prices slipped after US military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz raised doubts about Iran nuclear talks and kept inflation risks elevated, supporting a hawkish central bank outlook.
Codelco Union Threatens Protests Over Bonus Clawback After Output Overstatement
A major union at Chilean state miner Codelco threatens protests over potential bonus clawbacks, escalating fallout from the overstatement of copper output that has shaken confidence in the company's operations.
JPMorgan adjusts HPQ stock price target ahead of earnings
JPMorgan revised its price target for HPQ stock ahead of HP's quarterly earnings, following a sharp rally driven by Lenovo's strong results.
AUDUSD climbs above 200-hour MA, targets swing area resistance
AUDUSD rallied above its 200-hour moving average as risk sentiment improved, with the pair now targeting the swing area resistance zone near 0.7200.
Ghana Central Bank to Buy 30% of Large Gold Mines Output from June
Ghana's central bank will increase gold purchases from large-scale miners to 30% of output from June 1, boosting reserves and reducing reliance on dollar holdings.
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying, Prioritizes $1.5B Bond Repurchase
Strategy Inc. paused its weekly bitcoin purchases to focus on a $1.5 billion convertible note repurchase, signaling a shift in capital allocation priorities.
Iran Officials in Doha for Talks to End Conflict, Report Says
Iran's top negotiator and foreign minister are in Doha to meet Qatar's prime minister over a potential deal to end the conflict, with discussions centered on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium.
Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair With Lowest Senate Votes Ever Amid Independence Concerns
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair with the lowest Senate confirmation vote in history, raising concerns about the central bank's political independence amid a backdrop of elevated inflation and a hawkish committee.
Mortgage rates mixed as Treasury yields fluctuate this week
Mortgage rates on several loan types rose early last week then declined, ending mixed, as traders watch Treasury yields and Middle East developments for direction this week.
Japan PM Takaichi confirms support to curb mounting energy bills
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi confirms new support measures to curb rising energy bills, raising concerns over additional debt issuance and fiscal discipline.
BlackRock Sees Sufficient Factors to Justify Fed Rate Cut
BlackRock's Saigal says the Federal Reserve has sufficient factors to justify a rate cut under new chair Kevin Warsh, signaling a potential shift in monetary policy.
India turns to Latin America, Africa for oil after Hormuz disruption
Indian refiners are boosting crude imports from Latin America and Africa after Middle East supplies were disrupted by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, reshaping global oil flows.
FX Market Week Ahead: BOJ CPI, RBNZ, US Core PCE in Focus
A quiet start to the week gives way to key data including BOJ core CPI, RBNZ policy decision, and US core PCE inflation, which will drive FX volatility.
EUR/USD option expiries at 1.1600 and 1.1635 for May 25 New York cut
EUR/USD faces option expiries at 1.1600 and 1.1635 for the 10am New York cut on May 25, with thin liquidity due to holidays in Europe, UK, and US.
SoftBank Raises $1.6 Billion in Yen Bonds for Retail Investors
SoftBank Group plans to raise ¥260 billion ($1.6 billion) via subordinated bonds aimed at retail investors, its second such offering in two months, tapping individual demand in Japan's low-yield environment.
RBI Governor Malhotra says rupee may be undervalued after recent slide
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says the rupee may now be undervalued in nominal and real terms after its recent depreciation, offering a relaxed assessment as the currency nears 100 per dollar.
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