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2026-05-28 Thursday

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10:18:35

The Governor of the Bank of Korea stated that uncertainties remain regarding the Middle East wars, and that it will take time for crude oil supplies to stabilize. The semiconductor boom is driving South Korea's economic expansion.

10:18:14

【Short-term trading advice for US crude oil: range-bound trading, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The continued tension in the Middle East and the transportation risks in the Strait of Hormuz support oil prices. The continuous decline in US crude oil inventories further strengthens the expectation of tight supply. In the short term, WTI will maintain a range-bound trading pattern above $90. The market is waiting for guidance from EIA data and US inflation data. The overall technical picture is biased towards range-bound trading. (2) Key areas to watch: geopolitical situation, inventory data, US dollar index, US PCE price index (3) Resistance: 90.50, 91.20, 92.00 (4) Support: 90.00, 89.00, 88.00

10:18:03

According to the Wall Street Journal, Meta Platforms (META.O) has begun rolling out subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and is testing new subscription services for users of its AI chatbot.

10:18:00

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: range-bound trading, buy on dips and sell on rallies】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The US dollar index and US Treasury yields remain strong, limiting the rebound space of gold prices. The uncertainty of the geopolitical situation further weakens the support for gold prices, and gold has returned to the lower edge of the range in the short term. At present, the market is waiting for the US PCE data to judge the Fed's policy direction. In the short term, gold will maintain a range-bound pattern, and there is a possibility of a downward break in the technical aspect. We are waiting for the direction to be chosen. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yields, US dollar index, geopolitical situation, US PCE price index (3) Resistance: 4450, 4480, 4500 (4) Support: 4400, 4380, 4350;

10:13:44

Air New Zealand will add four weekly flights to Auckland. The alliance between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines will increase overall seat capacity between Singapore and New Zealand by 17% from the end of October 2026.

10:13:23

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand will launch three weekly flights between Singapore and Christchurch in the 2026 Northern Hemisphere winter season.

10:13:13

Singapore Airlines: Air New Zealand will expand its joint route network between New Zealand and Singapore during the 2026 Northern Hemisphere winter season.

10:13:00

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines expand their joint route network to enhance capacity and connectivity between New Zealand and Singapore.

10:10:42

The lithography machine and photoresist concepts fluctuated and strengthened, with Yida Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit. Kangda New Materials and Guofeng New Materials had previously hit the daily limit. China Shipbuilding Special Gas, Greenda, Woge Optoelectronics, Bayi Space, and Xinlai Materials were among the top gainers.

10:10:28

[Guangzhou Futures Exchange Accelerates Development of Temperature Index Futures and Options] (1) On May 27, the National Meteorological Information Center, Fudan University, Guangzhou Futures Exchange and other institutions jointly released the temperature index for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Delta, with a total of 5 indices in the first batch (Greater Bay Area: daily average temperature and cooling index; Yangtze River Delta: daily average temperature, cooling and heating index). (2) Based on the temperature risk management needs of the two major economic zones, the index provides standardized tools for weather-sensitive enterprises such as energy, power, agriculture, and tourism. (3) Guangzhou Futures Exchange stated that the next step will be to accelerate the development of weather derivatives such as temperature index futures and options, and promote weather risk management from pilot projects to normalized and standardized services.

10:08:29

Federal Reserve's Goolsby: Energy inflation lasts longer than expected

10:05:01

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 93 kilometers southeast of Kupan Regency in East Nusa Tenggara province, southern Indonesia, at 8:46 a.m. local time on May 28, according to a report released by the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers.

10:04:49

[Iranian Media: Four Ships Forced to Return After Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots] Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing a military source, reported on the 28th that four ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission were forced to return after being warned by Iranian naval fire. (Xinhua)

10:03:53

New Zealand is expected to return to a budget surplus in 2029.

10:03:09

New Zealand's finance minister said a prudential tax will be introduced for banks, non-bank deposit-taking institutions, insurance companies and other financial market participants.

10:03:00

The New Zealand Debt Management Office plans to issue NZ$34 billion in bonds in the 2026/27 financial year, in line with its forecast last December.

10:02:39

[my country Releases First Policy Document on Marine Biopharmaceutical Industry Development] On May 28, eight departments, including the Ministry of Natural Resources, released the "Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the High-Quality Development of Marine Drugs and Functional Products," the first national-level policy document on the development of the marine biopharmaceutical industry. The guiding opinions emphasize the coordinated strengthening of the entire industrial chain innovation system, encompassing the "resource chain + technology chain + industrial chain + application chain," and promoting the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation. The goal is to achieve the launch of multiple innovative marine drugs by 2030, with the industry's added value exceeding 130 billion yuan. Marine drugs have a wide range of sources, novel structures, unique activities, and strong differentiation. Currently, my country's independently developed marine drugs account for nearly 30% of the global marketed categories. (Xinhua News Agency)

10:00:47

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter: The U.S. Treasury Department will continue to exert maximum pressure on Iran.

10:00:03

New Zealand's OBEGAL operating balance forecast for January

Previous : -169.30 Forecast : -

Published Value -150.60

10:00:03

New Zealand's January budget cash balance

Previous : -148 Forecast : -

Published Value -93.10

10:00:02

New Zealand's net debt-to-GDP ratio forecast for January

Previous : 43.30% Forecast : -

Published Value 42.40%

09:59:22

Gold prices continued to decline amid heightened uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations and the approaching PCE data release. Details>

09:58:15

[South Korea to Re-establish Special Investigation Department for Platforms and Chaebols, Restoring Similar Functions After 21 Years] (1) South Korea's antitrust regulator will establish a new investigation department specifically to investigate platform companies and large chaebols, essentially restoring similar functions after the original investigation bureau was abolished 21 years ago. (2) The chairman of the Korea Fair Trade Commission stated that the current system of investigating and punishing different parts of large cases separately may underestimate the overall severity of the problem; in addition, chaebol groups that engage in unfair practices in intergenerational business succession also need stronger oversight. (3) The agency also plans to establish a new 40-person economic and data analysis department to strengthen infrastructure and analytical capabilities.

09:53:15

[Peace Commission Account Shows Zero Income, Separate "Slush Fund"] US President Trump launched the Peace Commission on January 22nd, promising to promote the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. However, according to a Financial Times report on the 27th, citing multiple sources, the Peace Commission's account at the World Bank has been empty for over four months, and a separate "slush fund" has been established. Trump previously stated that Peace Commission members planned to contribute $7 billion, with the US contributing $10 billion. But one source said that the Peace Commission's World Bank account has so far "zero dollars deposited." Meanwhile, the Peace Commission has an account at JPMorgan Chase. A Peace Commission official confirmed that there are "multiple channels" for accepting donations, including the World Bank account, but "currently, donors are choosing to use" channels other than the World Bank. The World Bank is required to report account balances to donors and Peace Commission members, but the account at JPMorgan Chase is not subject to independent transparency oversight. The Peace Commission official stated that the financial situation would be reported to the Peace Commission's founding executive committee at an "appropriate time." The executive committee members are mostly officials from the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Rubio. (Xinhua)

09:51:00

【Omdia: African smartphone market to grow moderately by 3% in Q1 2026, but environment continues to weaken】 (1) An Omdia report indicates that driven by new product launches and leading manufacturers' advance inventory build-up, the African smartphone market grew by 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 19.9 million units. (2) Despite moderate growth, the mobile phone market environment in many African economies continued to weaken due to rising component prices, exchange rate fluctuations, and increased pressure on affordability in the sub-US$150 price segment. (3) The underlying demand in the African market still has structural resilience, stemming from increased connectivity demand, widespread adoption of digital services, and a younger, mobile-first demographic; however, worsening economic and operational pressures are posing increasing challenges to consumers and manufacturers in terms of affordability.

09:49:14

[Iran Demands US Unfreeze All Frozen Assets] (1) Bagheri Qani, Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said that Tehran has demanded that Washington unfreeze all frozen Iranian assets. (2) He pointed out that the frozen assets are Iran’s legitimate property, and the US is forcibly restricting their use; Iran is committed to reclaiming its legitimate property through contact, and the US should return it in full unconditionally so that Iran can use it. (3) When asked if he was referring to $24 billion, he said “no matter the amount” and emphasized that the US should stop “seizing” Iranian property “as soon as possible.”

09:44:12

The supercapacitor sector continued its upward trend, with FengHua Advanced Technology and Jianghai Technology hitting new intraday highs, while Huafeng Technology, Torch Electron, and Beijing Kerui all hit their daily limit, and Yuanli Technology rose by more than 10%.

09:44:04

[White House Says Iranian Media's Reported Memorandum of Understanding is False] On May 27, local time, Iranian state television released a "preliminary informal document" regarding the framework of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States. The White House issued a statement that day stating that the report published by Iranian media was false and that the published US-Iran memorandum of understanding was a complete fabrication. (CCTV International News)

09:42:28

[Kanlaum Volcano in the Philippines Erupts, Ash Column Reaches 1200 Meters] According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the Kanlaum Volcano in the Philippines erupted at approximately 6:00 AM local time on May 28, with an ash column reaching a height of 1200 meters. The Kanlaum Volcano remains on Alert Level 2. The Philippines uses an alert level system from 0 to 5, with 0 being no alert and 5 being the highest. (CCTV)

09:38:44

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman warns: Policy is well-set, but the energy crisis could keep inflation high. Details>

09:37:34

Japanese Finance Minister: The Bank of Japan Law requires full communication with the government while ensuring the independence of the central bank.

09:36:49

Japan's Finance Minister stated that he hopes the Bank of Japan will coordinate closely with the government, and the Cabinet unanimously agrees that the specific monetary policy measures should be decided by the Bank of Japan. He hopes the Bank of Japan will adopt appropriate monetary policy to achieve the 2% price target stably and sustainably, even with rising wages.

09:36:10

The Bank of Korea stated that the future growth path faces both high upside and downside risks, necessitating continued monitoring of the housing market and household debt levels. Uncertainties include the extent of the spillover effects of the potato chip craze on consumption.

09:34:57

Australia's annual rate of private new capital expenditure in the first quarter

Previous : 7.80% Forecast : -

Published Value 14.60%

09:34:41

The Bank of Korea: It is necessary to continue to monitor high exchange rate volatility.

09:34:33

The Bank of Korea: The board will decide the timing of an interest rate hike. It will assess the degree of rising inflationary pressures, the improving trend of the domestic economy, and the state of financial stability.

09:34:20

The Bank of Korea's dot plot shows that, of the 21 board members' forecasts for interest rates over the next six months, 10 predict 3.00%, 7 predict 2.75%, and 2 predict 2.50%.

09:34:01

Federal Reserve official: With a robust job market, prioritizing inflation control Details>

09:33:25

Bank of Korea: Committee member Chang Yong-Sung and Committee member Ryoo Sang-Dai both disagreed with Thursday's interest rate decision.

09:30:07

Crude oil trading alert: Escalating tensions between the US and Iran have raised supply concerns, causing oil prices to fluctuate slightly near key support levels. Details>

09:30:05

Australia's first quarter factory/machinery capital expenditure quarter-on-quarter rate - seasonally adjusted

Previous : -1.70% Forecast : -

Published Value 18.10%

09:30:04

Australia's quarter-on-quarter rate of private new capital expenditure in the first quarter

Previous : 0.40% Forecast : 1%

Published Value 6.50%

09:30:04

Australia's first-quarter construction capital expenditure quarter-on-quarter rate - seasonally adjusted

Previous : 2.30% Forecast : -

Published Value -3.80%

09:28:29

[Chip Boom Expected to Drive 12th Consecutive Month of Export Growth in South Korea in May] (1) A survey shows that South Korea's exports are expected to grow by 48.4% year-on-year in May, marking the 12th consecutive month of growth. This is slightly higher than April's 48.0% but lower than March's 50.2% (the latter being the fastest growth since August 1988). Exports have been rising steadily since June 2025, maintaining double-digit growth for the past 12 months. (2) Analysts point out that global investment in artificial intelligence has driven a surge in chip sales. Semiconductor sales more than doubled in the first 20 days of May, with exports surging by 64.8% year-on-year. Export growth in the second quarter is expected to accelerate compared to the first quarter, and the export boom is expected to continue. (3) A survey shows that imports are expected to grow by 21.5% year-on-year in May, the fastest growth since August 2022; the inflation rate is expected to rise to 3.0% in May from 2.6% in April, the highest since March 2024. South Korea will release its May trade data on June 1.

09:26:27

[Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-youl Acquitted in First Trial of Perjury Charges] According to Yonhap News Agency, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-youl was acquitted on the 28th in his first trial on charges of perjury in the trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was implicated in a civil unrest case. (Xinhua)

09:25:45

The yield on Japan's 40-year government bonds fell 5 basis points to 3.75%.

09:25:42

Overview of CNY HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) and Changes: According to FX678, as of May 28, 2026, most CNY HIBOR rates across various periods declined (as shown in the table, rates decreased for 6 periods). The largest change was in the overnight CNY HIBOR rate: a decrease of 32 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.04%, down 32 basis points; the 1-week rate was 1.34%, down 7 basis points; the 2-week rate was 1.38%, down 3 basis points; the 1-month rate was 1.40%, down 2 basis points; the 2-month rate was 1.53%, down 3 basis points; the 3-month rate was 1.57%, unchanged; the 6-month rate was 1.67%, unchanged; the 9-month rate was 1.69%, unchanged; and the 1-year onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.70%, down 1 basis point. (BP = basis points)

09:22:54

According to the U.S. Treasury Department website, the United States has introduced new sanctions related to Iran, adding the Strait of Hormuz management agency to the Specially Designated Nationals List.

09:22:21

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced today that it conducted 101.3 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with both the bid and winning bids amounting to 101.3 billion yuan. The operating rate was 1.40%, unchanged from the previous rate.

09:20:21

[Ebola Outbreak Continues to Spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 121 Confirmed Cases] (1) The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo reported on the 27th that as of the 26th, a total of 1,077 suspected cases of Ebola had been found in the country. (2) The number of confirmed cases has risen to 121, and the number of suspected deaths has reached 238. (3) The outbreak has spread to multiple regions in the eastern Ituri Province, North Kivu Province, and South Kivu Province, with Ituri Province remaining the epicenter of this outbreak.

09:18:36

According to the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, the corporation has completed the construction of the first reactor for a floating nuclear power plant in the Far East.

09:15:52

On May 28, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (2/2): RMB to South African Rand: 2.4034, up 11.00 points; RMB to Korean Won: 221.1800, down 51.00 points; RMB to UAE Dirham: 0.5398, up 1.60 points; RMB to Saudi Riyal: 0.5515, up 1.50 points; RMB to Hungarian Forint: 44.7732, down 933.00 points; RMB to Polish Złoty: 0.5346, up 6.00 points; RMB to Danish Krone: 0.9445, up 14.00 points; RMB to Swedish Krona: 1.3667, up 13.00 points; RMB to Norwegian Krone: 1.3636, up 22.00 points. The yuan was quoted at 6.7400 against the Turkish lira, up 12.80 points; the yuan was quoted at 2.5488 against the Mexican peso, up 121.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 4.8031 against the Thai baht, up 9.00 points.

09:15:52

On May 28, the central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (1/2): The Swiss Franc was quoted at 8.6489 against the RMB, down 279.00 points; the US Dollar was quoted at 6.8240 against the RMB, down 51.00 points; the Euro was quoted at 7.9121 against the RMB, down 113.00 points; 100 Japanese Yen was quoted at 4.2732 against the RMB, down 72.00 points; the Hong Kong Dollar was quoted at 0.8712 against the RMB, down 3.60 points; the British Pound was quoted at 9.1377 against the RMB, down 237.00 points; the Australian Dollar was quoted at 4.8584 against the RMB, down 241.00 points; the New Zealand Dollar was quoted at 4.0139 against the RMB, up 371.00 points; and the Singapore Dollar was quoted at 5.3291 against the RMB, down 24.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 4.9160 against the Chinese yuan, down 133.00 points; the yuan was quoted at 0.5826 against the Malaysian ringgit, down 4.80 points; and the yuan was quoted at 10.4546 against the Russian ruble, down 1242.00 points.

09:15:12

After rising 2% in May, where is the next target for the USD/CAD pair? Details>

09:13:50

[my country's Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs Consumption Market Grew by 3.19% Year-on-Year in Q1] It was learned today from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing that in the first quarter, my country's agricultural products and foodstuffs supply chain industry showed a steady and progressive trend, improving quality and efficiency, and is shifting from a phase of "volume growth" to a new stage of "value creation." In the first quarter of this year, the size of my country's agricultural products and foodstuffs consumption market was approximately 2.6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.19%, with the market demand remaining stable. Among them, the retail market size was approximately 2 trillion yuan, continuing to dominate; the catering sector saw a growth rate exceeding 4.2%, becoming an important engine driving the growth of agricultural products and foodstuffs consumption. (CCTV News)

09:13:29

[The Bank of Korea keeps interest rates unchanged, raises growth and inflation forecasts, and opens the door to policy tightening] (1) The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark seven-day repo rate unchanged at 2.50% at its first meeting chaired by Governor Shin Hyun-song, marking the eighth consecutive meeting without adjustment; 24 out of 25 economists surveyed by the media had previously made the correct prediction. (2) Most economists expect the Bank of Korea to take a tighter stance in the coming months, given the upside risks to economic growth and inflation (strong chip exports drove strong economic growth in the first quarter, and rising oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East pushed up inflation), with many expecting a rate hike in the third quarter, possibly as early as July. (3) The bank raised its economic forecasts: GDP growth forecast for 2026 was revised upward from 2.0% to 2.6%, and for 2027 from 1.8% to 2.1%; the average inflation rate forecast for 2026 was revised upward from 2.2% to 2.7%, and for 2027 from 2.0% to 2.3%.

09:13:06

[Trump Administration Plans to Invest in Drone Companies to Promote Domestic Production and Potentially Acquire Equity] (1) Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the Trump administration is in talks with several drone companies about financing cooperation to promote the domestic production of drones, whose strategic value is becoming increasingly prominent, and to reduce procurement costs. (2) Several private drone companies have been consulting with the U.S. Department of Defense for several months, and the Strategic Capital Office established by the Biden administration is also involved (this agency provides credit support to companies in the national security supply chain). (3) The negotiations are currently in the qualification review stage, and specific terms have not yet been finalized; some cooperation plans may combine debt and equity investment, meaning that the U.S. government will acquire a portion of the equity of the relevant companies.

09:10:12

[Iranian media reports that a US oil tanker attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz was forced to turn back] Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing a military source, reported on the 28th that several hours earlier, a US oil tanker attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with its radar system disabled. However, due to the swift and decisive action of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, which opened fire on the tanker, it was forced to stop and turn back. (Xinhua)

09:07:09

Has the EU made a sudden strategic shift towards Russia? Zelensky urgently calls for Europe to sit down at the negotiating table! The US is bogged down in the Iran conflict and has no time to look eastward. Details>

09:01:04

According to the Wall Street Journal: The Trump administration is in talks with U.S. drone companies regarding financing.

09:00:32

Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing an unnamed military source, reported that no casualties or damage to facilities have been reported so far.

08:55:53

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, citing a military source, U.S. troops opened fire in the port area of Hormuz near the Strait of Hormuz, after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard confronted a U.S. oil tanker attempting to pass through the strait.

08:53:00

[“Orders are booked until the second half of 2027!” Another industry is experiencing a surge in orders.] my country is the world's largest producer and consumer of copper products, accounting for more than half of global copper consumption. Copper is a key raw material supporting the development of traditional manufacturing and is also an essential material for emerging industries such as AI. An executive of a leading global copper processing company stated that market demand is currently strong. Orders for high-voltage electromagnetic flat wire products for new energy vehicles are already booked until the second half of 2027, resulting in a massive consumption of raw material copper. The company purchases approximately 1.9 million tons of primary and recycled copper annually. Since the beginning of this year, international copper prices have continued to rise. As of 5 PM on the 27th, the London Metal Exchange (LME) copper price was $13,638 per ton, still at a high level in recent years. Due to the supply shortage of midstream and downstream products using copper as a raw material, upstream mines are operating at full capacity. (CCTV)

08:52:32

Will falling oil prices cool inflation? Federal Reserve officials say "no." Details>

08:51:59

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: Given the resilience of the U.S. labor market, focusing on restoring the inflation rate to 2% seems appropriate. The U.S. labor market has demonstrated strong resilience to the current shock.

08:51:18

The Bank of Korea forecasts inflation of 2.7% in 2026, up from its previous forecast of 2.2%, and 2.3% in 2027.

08:51:05

The Bank of Korea projects GDP growth of 2.6% in 2026 and 2.1% in 2027.

08:50:30

The benchmark interest rate of South Korea's central bank in May

Previous : 2.50% Forecast : 2.50%

Published Value 2.50%

08:48:56

According to Western media reports, the Pentagon plans to build a new drone testing ground in Mississippi, a project that will utilize facilities from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

08:45:25

The Australian Attorney General has announced that a lawsuit has been filed against 3M and its Australian subsidiary.

08:44:51

According to a report released by the Lebanese Ministry of Health, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have resulted in 56 deaths and 103 injuries in the past 24 hours.

08:44:04

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We have already seen supply shocks in the food and energy sectors. Even if each one is a price level shock, the sheer number of them could raise the average inflation rate.

08:41:29

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari: The labor market is "in good shape." Consumer prices remain "too high."

08:41:08

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: Energy shocks pose a headwind to U.S. growth, but we are still achieving growth, partly due to strong investment in artificial intelligence. In monetary policy communications, it is essential to emphasize monitoring the secondary effects associated with supply shocks and surges in investment demand.

08:40:50

According to the Associated Press: The Trump administration has instructed prosecutors to take inaction regarding the Venezuelan leader.

08:37:05

Market news: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessenter will hold a press conference at the White House at 2:00 p.m. local time on the 28th (2:00 a.m. Beijing time on the 29th).

08:36:08

Market news: US President Trump will participate in a pre-recorded interview at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

08:35:36

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: It's not just about communication, but also about taking action to make the public understand our intention and commitment to restoring inflation to our 2% target. Monetary policy cannot address the first-round effects; what we can do is ensure they don't translate into second-round effects, such as impacting inflation expectations.

08:35:19

European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane: We must ensure that the public and price setters do not continue to believe that inflation will be too high for too long.

08:29:38

[US Official Says US Forces Shot Down 4 Iranian Drones] According to a report by the US news website Axios on the 27th, a senior US official stated that Iran launched four one-way attack drones at a US merchant ship. "The US military shot down these drones and launched an attack on them before another ground-based drone launch unit could be deployed." Earlier, CNN, citing a US official, reported that on the 27th (US Eastern Time), the US military conducted a new airstrike in Iran, targeting "a location that poses a threat to US forces and commercial shipping." The US military also intercepted several drones launched from Iran. (Xinhua)

08:26:45

European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane: A major lesson from the ECB to the United States is that past energy shocks have shown non-linear characteristics, such as the various non-linear mechanisms that can be triggered if inflation is very high.

08:23:57

The U.S. military said it conducted a strike in the eastern Pacific that killed two men.

08:22:04

[Fed Vice Chairman Jefferson: Inflation Expected to Cool, But Risks Remain Tilted to the Upside] (1) Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson said that inflation is expected to cool later this year as the effects of tariffs and rising energy costs gradually subside, but warned that inflation risks are still tilted to the upside. (2) He is closely monitoring whether rising energy costs due to the war in Iran will dampen consumer spending and continues to see signs of weakness in the labor market. (3) Jefferson reiterated that the current policy stance is well-suited to address economic dynamics, made no predictions for the next meeting, and looks forward to discussing with colleagues the policies needed to achieve the dual mandate objectives.

08:20:09

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: I want to emphasize that energy shock events are very harmful to people's daily lives.

08:17:59

European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane: Even if the severe phase of the Middle East conflict ends, it may continue to affect the situation.

08:16:07

European Central Bank Chief Economist Lane: Even if there is some solution to the war with Iran, the conflict has lasted so long that there may be a need to readjust the best diversification strategy.

08:15:53

[Ausbil: Australian Corporate Earnings Expected to Recover in FY2026-2027] (1) Ausbil Investment Management is optimistic about the prospects for Australian corporate earnings growth, expecting a recovery in earnings growth in FY2026 and FY2027 after three consecutive years of decline. (2) The company stated that earnings growth in FY2027 will be driven by a recovery in the resources and financial sectors and strong growth in the industrial sector, ahead of market expectations; supporting factors include strong metals and key minerals, Australian technology companies monetizing AI, and inflation challenges favoring global earnings flows rather than local earnings flows. (3) Ausbil pointed out that in the context of market volatility and uncertainty, it is wise to adopt an active stock-picking strategy, especially in pursuing earnings growth and avoiding adverse variables.

08:14:54

ECB Chief Economist Lane: Even if the initial energy shock begins to reverse, the second wave of shocks will still last for some time.

08:12:11

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose 0.51% to 4.503% during the day.

08:11:53

Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, stated that the deployment of military infrastructure by the United States and NATO member states in Afghanistan is unacceptable.

08:04:10

[Former CIA Director Petraeus: Unmanned Systems Will Bring the “Most Terrifying” Danger and the Greatest Growth Opportunity] (1) Former CIA Director Petraeus stated that unmanned systems will pose the greatest danger and also bring structural growth opportunities in the next decade; conflicts in Iran, Ukraine, and other countries have proven that the methods of warfare are rapidly evolving. (2) The proliferation of drones in the Middle East will drive the region to invest heavily in both offensive and defensive capabilities. Current defense measures are far from sufficient; for example, Iran’s cheap “Witness” drones (US$20,000-50,000) often force the US to use more expensive missiles to intercept them. Even a small number of drones have disrupted Qatar’s liquefied natural gas production; in the next year or so, the war will enter the “autonomous systems” confrontation phase, and drone swarms will be almost impossible to defend against. (3) Ukraine has performed well in the production and countermeasures of drones, but currently, single-drone interception is insufficient to deal with swarms. Autonomy means no longer being limited by the number of remote pilots, which will become an “extremely terrifying” development direction. At the same time, the rise of unmanned systems represents huge investment opportunities, and the next moment of change is the deployment of “autonomous systems of autonomous systems” combined with space-based communications (such as Starlink). Petraeus stated that all of this will soon appear on the battlefield, making the investment extremely significant.

08:02:25

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson stated that the risks to the inflation outlook are skewed to the upside, with the energy shock posing a downside risk to economic growth and an upside risk to inflation. He has not yet predicted the outcome of the June FOMC meeting. He is monitoring whether high energy prices will put pressure on consumer spending.

08:01:52

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: Inflation is expected to ease later this year as the effects of tariffs and energy diminish, but the U.S. has not been immune to oil-related energy shocks.

08:01:35

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson: Recent U.S. economic activity has been solid, with labor market risks slightly skewed to the downside. We remain firmly committed to restoring inflation to 2%. Monetary policy is "well positioned" to respond to economic changes. The labor market is generally stable.

08:00:58

[my country Accelerates the Application of Recycled Materials in Vehicles by Formulating a Roadmap] Recently, the drafting of the "Roadmap for the Application and Promotion of Recycled Materials in Vehicles (2026-2030)," spearheaded by the China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center and the China Circular Economy Association, was officially launched in Beijing. Liu Bin, Deputy Director of the China Automotive Strategy and Policy Research Center, stated that the roadmap aims to further clarify "how to use, who will use, how much to use, and how to promote" recycled materials in the automotive industry, fostering unified consensus on goals, technical requirements, and application paths. This will encourage collaborative efforts from upstream and downstream enterprises, enabling recycled materials to truly move from "point-to-point trials" to large-scale application. (CCTV News)

07:58:32

A draft proposal from Japan's ruling party suggests that the Japanese government should establish a new investment framework, with funding separated from regular government spending. The government could issue transitional bonds to finance some of these expenditures, which would then be excluded from calculations of the government's debt-to-GDP ratio and main fiscal balance.

07:58:13

[Samsung Electronics Becomes South Korea's Largest Borrowing Group] (1) Yonhap News Agency, citing data from South Korea's financial regulator, reported that by the end of 2025, Samsung Electronics will become South Korea's largest borrowing group. A total of 42 companies have been listed as "main debt corporate groups" subject to assessment of their financial structure by creditor banks, a record high since 2014. The top five borrowers are Samsung, Hyundai Motor, SK Hynix, Lotte, and LG. (2) This marks Samsung's return to the top spot after eight years, following its consecutive tenure from 2016 to 2018. South Korean media analysis suggests that its rise in ranking is closely related to its large-scale investments in AI semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and global expansion in recent years. (3) Overall, the borrowing scale of large South Korean companies continues to rise. The total borrowing of the 42 "main debt corporate groups" reached 743.9 trillion won, a year-on-year increase of 5%; the total bank credit line was 386.9 trillion won, a year-on-year increase of 4.1%.

07:54:58

The Israel Defense Forces announced that they had killed two members of the Palestinian Hamas movement in northern Gaza.

07:51:57

A Google engineer has been charged with insider trading on Polymarket. According to reports, a Google software engineer is suspected of using confidential information to profit over $1 million on the prediction trading platform Polymarket.

07:50:46

Foreign capital bought Japanese government bonds in Japan for the week ending May 22

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