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DAX 40 — German Equities
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Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
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IPC Index — Mexico Market
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Banks
Gold – Range trade persists amid mixed drivers – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong describe Gold as consolidating after rebounding from 4510, with high Oil prices still complicating…
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Markets
Chart of The Day – EUR/USD
The EUR/USD exchange rate is trading around 1.1719 on Monday, and despite seemingly positive industrial data, the eurozone is sending…
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Economics
Euro Area Factory Activity Confirmed at Nearly 4-Year High
The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.2 in April 2026, its highest in nearly four years, up from…
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Economics
Germany Factory Growth Revised Slightly Higher
The S&P Global Germany Manufacturing PMI was revised slightly higher to 51.4 in April 2026 from a preliminary of 51.2,…
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Economics
France Manufacturing Growth Strongest Since 2022
France’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in April 2026 from 50.0 in March, confirming initial estimates and marking…
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German Bund Yields Rise as ECB Rate Hike Expectations Grow
Germany’s 10-year Bund yield rose to 3.05% in early May, hovering near multi-year highs, as investors anticipate the European Central…
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Economics
Economic Calendar: PMI data in the spotlight; this week’s corporate calendar
We are approaching the start of the spot trading session in Europe. At the start of the session, the key…
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Markets
Will Project Freedom Bring Further Relief to the Markets
Trump has launched Operation Project Freedom, announcing that from Monday onwards there will be a “humanitarian” evacuation of neutral vessels…
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Markets
European Stocks Start May on a Cautious Note
European stocks began the first week of May on a cautious footing. The STOXX 50 slipped 0.2%, while the STOXX…
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Economics
Poland Manufacturing Remains in Contraction
Poland’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI edged up to 48.8 in April 2026 from 48.7 in March, surpassing market expectations of…
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