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2026-05-27 Wednesday

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11:22:47

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: I voted based on my assessment of future inflation trends; the pace of policy tightening will depend on wage and price trends as well as economic activity. The Monetary Policy Committee unanimously agreed that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) is likely to need to be raised sooner and by a larger margin than previously anticipated.

11:21:25

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Spare capacity in the labor market is expected to persist. The possibility of interest rate adjustments cannot be completely ruled out. Economic growth is expected to slow in the near term, followed by a rebound.

11:18:02

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Core inflation, which is less volatile, has gradually slowed down, and long-term and medium-term inflation expectations remain stable. Even if the conflict in the Gulf region is now over, we still expect inflationary effects in the future.

11:16:33

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 15900.00 mark and is currently trading at 15898.05, up 0.14% on the day.

11:15:02

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Inflation is expected to fall back to the 2% target midpoint by mid-2027.

11:14:14

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: This can prevent rising costs from becoming the norm.

11:13:05

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: The official cash rate (OCR) may be raised at a future meeting, depending on the data.

11:12:54

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Due to the lag effect of adjustments to the official cash rate, it is impossible to stop inflation from rising in the short term.

11:11:06

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: The impact of the Middle East conflict prompted today's decision to keep interest rates unchanged.

11:10:40

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell 2.2 basis points to 4.469%, its lowest level since May 14.

11:10:04

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Shipping and logistics disruptions will push up short-term inflation and drag down economic growth.

11:09:25

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: The inflation outlook is uncertain, and there are many possibilities for the future direction of interest rates.

11:09:15

Foreign ministers from EU member states are scheduled to hold an informal meeting in Lemesos, Cyprus, from the 27th to the 28th. During the meeting, ministers will discuss current hot issues and regional problems.

11:08:51

The most active liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) futures contract fell 2.01% intraday, closing at 5563 yuan/ton.

11:07:16

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: There are disagreements about the timing of the first rate hike.

11:06:59

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Members who voted to keep interest rates unchanged emphasized low core inflation, moderate wage growth, and stable expectations.

11:06:39

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Long-term inflation expectations remain stable

11:06:01

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $95.00/barrel mark, and is currently trading at $94.99/barrel, down 4.74% on the day; Nymex WTI crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $92.00/barrel mark, and is currently trading at $91.96/barrel, down 2.06% on the day.

11:05:39

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: Committee members who voted for a rate hike were more concerned about the secondary effects of inflation.

11:05:23

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of May 27, 2026 shows that rates have decreased over 7 periods, while remaining unchanged over 1 period. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.317%, down 0.2 basis points. The largest change was seen in the 2-week RMB SHIBOR, down 1.4 basis points. (For details on SHIBOR and changes over the past ten working days, please refer to the chart created by FX678). Other periods show: 1-week SHIBOR at 1.371%, down 0.6 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.388%, down 1.4 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.39%, down 0.1 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.4045%, down 0.2 basis points; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.429%, unchanged; and 9-month SHIBOR at 1.449%, down 0.1 basis points. The one-year Shibor rate was 1.4655%, down 0.1 basis points.

11:05:10

Shanghai fuel oil futures have just broken through the 3,800 yuan/ton mark, and are currently trading at 3,798 yuan/ton, down 1.17% on the day.

11:03:50

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract fell 2.01% on the day, closing at $92.00 per barrel.

11:03:42

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Brehman: All members agree on the interest rate path; the disagreement lies in timing.

11:03:02

A chart: A summary of "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on May 27, 2026. Details>

11:01:12

[South Korea's External Debt Data: Short-term External Debt of US$183.6 Billion, Total External Debt of US$774.4 Billion (as of the end of March 2025)] (1) According to the Bank of Korea, as of the end of March 2025, South Korea's short-term external debt was US$183.6 billion, and it is expected to decrease to US$179.4 billion by the end of December 2025. (2) During the same period, South Korea's total external debt was US$774.4 billion, and it is expected to decrease to US$770.2 billion by the end of December 2025. (3) The ratio of short-term external debt to foreign exchange reserves was 43.3% as of the end of March, and it is expected to decrease to 41.9% by the end of December 2025.

10:59:02

【High Temperature Expectations Combined with Fuel Shortages Due to Iranian Conflict Lead to Japan's Spot Electricity Prices Rise to Over One-Month High】 (1) Japan's spot electricity prices have risen to over one month high due to expectations of unusually high temperatures boosting electricity demand, coupled with tight fuel supplies caused by the Iranian conflict. On Wednesday, the national second-day spot electricity price rose 2.4% from the previous day to 22.36 yen per kilowatt-hour, the highest since April 9. (2) Since the US-Israel attack on Iran three months ago, the Strait of Hormuz has been nearly closed, causing serious fuel supply disruptions, and Japan's electricity prices have remained close to the high levels of 2023. (3) High temperature expectations may further boost cooling demand, continuing to put upward pressure on spot electricity prices. Data shows that Tokyo's weather is expected to get even hotter this week, with the highest temperature on Friday expected to exceed 31 degrees Celsius, significantly higher than normal.

10:56:02

The suspension of shipping routes across the strait will impact Asia's energy landscape, and Venezuela's oil supply may face long-term challenges. Details>

10:55:27

Nvidia (NVDA.O) CEO: In three to five years, Nvidia's market capitalization will be far higher than it is today.

10:55:12

[Meta to Lay Off Nearly 1,400 Employees in Washington State, Accelerating AI Restructuring] (1) As part of a large-scale restructuring centered on artificial intelligence, Meta will lay off nearly 1,400 employees in Washington state, affecting Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, and remote positions, effective July 22. (2) Affected positions include software engineers, data scientists, content designers, IT staff, etc., with engineering and product managers being the hardest hit: 699 people will be laid off in one Bellevue office, 259 people in two Seattle offices, 206 people in one Redmond office, and 231 remote employees across the state. (3) A Meta spokesperson said the adjustments vary by team and include layoffs, closing vacant positions, and reassigning thousands of employees to key priority positions. This is part of Meta’s global layoff plan last month—to cut about 10% of its employees globally (about 8,000 positions) while reassigning thousands to AI positions. (4) Employees affected by the Washington state layoffs were notified on May 20 and will continue to receive salary and benefits until their departure. As of the end of March, Meta had nearly 78,000 employees worldwide.

10:50:27

The most active liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) futures contract fell 1.00% intraday, closing at 5620 yuan/ton.

10:48:05

NASA Releases Roadmap for Lunar Base Construction NASA released a roadmap for its lunar base construction on the 26th, further detailing the development goals and implementation path for building a long-term human presence in the lunar south polar region. According to the roadmap, the United States will advance the construction of its lunar base in three phases, using robotic exploration, technology verification, and manned missions to achieve a long-term human presence on the moon and lay the foundation for future Mars exploration missions. The first phase will last until 2029, focusing on robotic exploration and key technology verification; the second phase, from 2029 to 2032, will deploy early-stage facilities and infrastructure such as energy and communications; the third phase, from 2032 onwards, aims to achieve a long-term human presence on the moon and gradually develop lunar resource utilization and routine scientific research activities. (Xinhua)

10:46:01

[Ukrainian Foreign Minister Calls for Stopping Russian Attacks on Kyiv] Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sergei Sebiga told the media on the 26th that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, informed Russia that it would continue its attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, calling it a "blatant provocation," and hoped that the international community would pressure Russia to stop the attacks. (Xinhua)

10:45:30

The MSCI Emerging Markets Equity Index hit a record high.

10:42:44

A woman in Bangalore, India, has been quarantined after being suspected of having contracted the Ebola virus.

10:42:33

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Marin said the government is “developing a plan” to end immigration processes at “sanctuary city” airports.

10:42:21

[DRC Health Minister: Ebola Outbreak Still in Early Stages] DRC Health Minister Kamba said at a press conference in Kinshasa, the capital, on May 26 that the country's Ebola outbreak is still in its "early stages." Outbreaks typically go through phases of rising cases, peaking, stabilizing, and declining; however, the DRC is currently still in the phase of rising cases and deaths. (Xinhua)

10:41:04

The Vietnamese government stated that Quanta Computer has applied to increase its investment in its Vietnamese factory.

10:35:53

National Australia Bank: The likelihood of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand raising interest rates in July has greatly increased.

10:35:51

Escalating geopolitical risks vs. rebounding US Treasury yields: Gold caught in a dilemma. Details>

10:34:38

The industrial gas sector rebounded after fluctuating throughout the day, with China Shipbuilding Special Gas rising more than 10% to a record high. Heyuan Gas, Guanggang Gas, Huatai Gas, and Haohua Technology also saw significant gains.

10:31:22

[US Department of Energy plans to supply weapons-grade plutonium as fuel to five private companies, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation] (1) The US Department of Energy has selected five companies, including Oklo, to begin negotiations on the “Excess Plutonium Utilization Program,” which for the first time allows private companies to acquire weapons-grade plutonium left over from the Cold War and convert it into electricity. (2) The program aims to expand the domestic supply of nuclear fuel, but has raised concerns about nuclear proliferation: some members of Congress have warned that transferring weapons-grade plutonium could increase the risk of it falling into the hands of rogue states or terrorists and open the door for other countries to follow suit. (3) Small modular reactors have attracted much attention due to the increased demand for electricity driven by AI, but face a fuel bottleneck—advanced reactors require higher enrichment levels of uranium. Companies such as Oklo believe that the US plutonium stockpile is key to quickly providing transition fuel and accelerating reactor commissioning.

10:31:09

The Nikkei 225 index closed the morning session at 65,816.62 points, up 1.26%.

10:28:58

Strait blockade reshapes regional landscape and accelerates the formation of a new Eurasian corridor. Details>

10:28:11

U.S. Air Force veteran Carlos de la Cruz wins Republican nomination in a hard-fought Texas congressional district.

10:27:35

[Samsung plans to invest $1.5 billion in Vietnam to build a chip testing plant to address global memory shortage] (1) Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion Vietnamese dong (approximately $1.5 billion) in Vietnam to build a semiconductor testing plant. This will be Samsung's first chip testing plant in Vietnam. (2) The new plant, located in an industrial park about 60 kilometers north of Hanoi, has already started construction and is expected to start production in November 2027. This move will help alleviate the global memory chip shortage caused by the surge in demand for AI. (3) The plant will focus on traditional chips. Although less important to the AI supply chain, mature memory chips are also facing a severe shortage as major manufacturers shift more of their capacity to AI chips. (4) According to the environmental permit proposal, the plant's annual capacity includes 153.3 billion gigabits (Gb) of DRAM chips and 255.6 billion gigabits (Gb) of NAND flash memory chips. (5) The investment was approved by Vietnamese authorities in March. Samsung plans to use the profits generated from the project (up to approximately $2.5 billion) for the construction of a potential second plant. (6) It is currently uncertain whether the plant has obtained all the necessary permits. An insider revealed that more than 200 Samsung engineers and employees have been working at the project site since April.

10:26:37

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,800.00 mark, currently trading at 65,800.36, up 1.24% on the day.

10:25:17

[US Central Command Denies Resumption of Escort Operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Says "Operation Freedom" Has Not Been Restarted] (1) US Central Command denied rumors of resuming escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, stating explicitly that "Operation Freedom" has not resumed. (2) The command stated on the social media platform X that the US military is not currently escorting merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz. (3) This was in response to media reports that the US Navy appeared to have resumed escort operations, with Central Command emphasizing that the reports were "lies."

10:21:31

The 160 mark is just around the corner! Will the Japanese authorities intervene again? Details>

10:21:13

A chart showing the latest China Cotton Price Index (CC Index) data (May 27, 2026): The 3128B cotton price index was 17,597 yuan/ton (3128B is the benchmark for cotton futures delivery recognized by the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange), up 111 yuan/ton, or 0.63%. The 2227B cotton price index was 16,032 yuan/ton, up 105 yuan/ton, or 0.66%, and the 2129B cotton price index was 17,891 yuan/ton, up 110 yuan/ton, or 0.62%. FX678's specially created chart provides a summary of the latest 30 trading days of the China Cotton Price Index (CC Index). (The China Cotton Price Index is published once per trading day, quoting prices in three denominations: 3128B, 2227B, and 2129B. The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) stipulates that the benchmark delivery commodity for cotton futures is domestic cotton of '3128B' grade. The spot market cotton transaction price needs to be converted to the price of 3128B cotton using a specific formula. For example, research reports will state the price of cotton from a certain origin, and then calculate its equivalent price in 3128B.)

10:18:12

[Putin: Over 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports are transported through Russia via the Caspian Pipeline Group] (1) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that over 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports to the world market are transported through Russia via the Caspian Pipeline Group. Russia and Kazakhstan maintain active cooperation in the energy sector. (2) Putin pointed out that to ensure a stable energy supply for Kazakhstan, plans are underway to optimize and expand the country's national natural gas transportation infrastructure, with the participation of Gazprom. (3) In addition, Russian companies are providing their Kazakh partners with unique research and development achievements and technologies in the fields of alternative and clean energy. (4) Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan from May 27 to 29.

10:17:53

Samsung is considering investing an additional $2.5 billion in its chip project in Vietnam.

10:17:41

Samsung has applied for an environmental permit in Vietnam to build a new factory. The company plans to invest $1.5 billion in a memory chip testing plant in Vietnam, which is expected to begin operations in November 2027.

10:17:33

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,500.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,499.39/ounce, down 0.17% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,500.00/ounce, down 0.05% on the day.

10:17:10

4.3% Inflation Looms! Reserve Bank of New Zealand Holds Rates Steady but Makes it Clear: Significant Rate Hikes Likely in the Second Half of the Year Details>

10:15:00

[Reserve Bank of New Zealand Keeps Rates Unchanged at 2.25%, Hinting at at Least Two Rate Hikes This Year] (1) The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has kept the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at 2.25% for the third consecutive time, in line with market expectations. The RBNZ has chosen to continue to monitor the impact of the global energy shock on domestic consumption and medium-term inflation. (2) The latest forecasts indicate that the probability of at least two rate hikes (25 basis points each) before the end of the year is rising. The RBNZ statement said that the OCR is likely to need to be raised earlier and more significantly than expected in February. (3) The pace of rate hikes will depend on the relative impact of two forces—persistent wage and pricing behavior and weakening economic activity—on medium-term inflationary pressures. The New Zealand dollar rose against the US dollar after the statement was released.

10:11:34

A Bank of Japan official stated that Japan's real long-term interest rates remain negative in the short and medium term, which has the greatest impact on economic activity. While rising long-term interest rates have indeed increased borrowing costs for businesses, this must be considered in conjunction with the fact that corporate profits remain high.

10:10:05

A Bank of Japan official stated that Japan's financial conditions remain accommodative, supporting economic activity, and that employment and income conditions in Japan have improved moderately.

10:06:07

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: Inflation is expected to peak at 4.3% in the September quarter and fall back to the midpoint of the 2% target by mid-2027.

10:05:43

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: Business contacts and surveys indicate weakening confidence and spending, while weak demand and high unemployment will dampen medium-term inflationary pressures.

10:05:31

【Short-term trading advice for US crude oil: range-bound trading, sell on rallies and buy on dips】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The fluctuating situation in the Middle East continues to support the risk premium of crude oil, and concerns about the safety of transportation in the Strait of Hormuz limit the room for oil price correction. However, there are still expectations of easing in the negotiations between the United States and Iran, coupled with the strong US dollar, the upward momentum of oil prices has slowed down in the short term. From a technical point of view, WTI has entered a high-level consolidation phase after continuous rises, and may maintain a volatile trend in the short term. (2) Key areas to watch: geopolitical situation, inventory data, US dollar index, US PCE price index (3) Resistance: 93.50, 95.00, 98.00 (4) Support: 92.00, 90.00, 88.00

10:05:28

【Short-term trading advice for spot gold: range-bound trading, buy on dips and sell on rallies】 (1) Reasons for analysis: The escalating situation in the Middle East continues to provide safe-haven support, but the strengthening of the US dollar index and US Treasury yields limits the rebound space of gold. The market's expectation that the Fed will maintain high interest rates is rising, which weakens the attractiveness of gold. From a technical point of view, the momentum of gold prices at high levels has weakened, and it may maintain high-level fluctuations in the short term. Pay attention to the struggle around $4,500. (2) Key focus: US Treasury yields, US dollar index, geopolitical situation, US PCE price index (3) Resistance: 4,550, 4,580, 4,600 (4) Support: 4,500, 4,480, 4,450;

10:04:54

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: The Committee judged that risks to inflation were tilted to the upside, while risks to economic growth were tilted to the downside. The Committee remains committed to ensuring that rising costs do not lead to increased inflation over the medium term. The Committee noted that the outlook for energy prices depends on the evolution of the conflict.

10:03:53

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: Overall, the official cash rate may need to be raised sooner and by a larger margin than anticipated in the February monetary policy statement.

10:03:46

[Reserve of New Zealand Keeps OCR Unchanged at 2.25%, Warns of Inflation Risks and Potential for Earlier Rate Hikes] 1. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) voted today to maintain the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 2.25%. Annual consumer price inflation for the March quarter was 3.1%. 2. The Middle East conflict is pushing up short-term inflation and weakening economic activity. Inflation is expected to peak at 4.3% in the September quarter and fall back to the 2% target midpoint by mid-2027. Currently, core inflation, wage growth, and medium- to long-term inflation expectations remain consistent with a return to the 2% target in the medium term. 3. Uncertainty persists in the global economic outlook. Supply chain disruptions, rising petrochemical prices, and a more fragmented global trade environment are impacting the economic outlook. Economic growth will vary across countries due to differences in energy intensity, fiscal support, and exposure to artificial intelligence investment. Overall, New Zealand's trading partners are expected to face the dual pressures of slowing growth and rising inflation. 4. Domestically, business contacts and surveys indicate weakening confidence and spending. For some businesses, rising costs are squeezing profit margins and dampening investment and hiring. Consumer confidence has fallen sharply, and the housing market remains weak. Economic conditions continue to diverge across regions and sectors, with high commodity prices supporting income levels in some parts of New Zealand. 5. The outlook for medium-term inflationary pressures remains uncertain. If households and businesses anticipate further cost increases and incorporate these expectations into current pricing and wage decisions, inflationary pressures could remain high. However, weak demand and high unemployment will restrain medium-term inflationary pressures. 6. The Committee will continue to focus on ensuring that rising costs do not lead to persistently high medium-term inflation, while striving to avoid unnecessary economic volatility. Overall, the OCR is likely to need to rise sooner and more significantly than anticipated in the February Monetary Policy Statement. The pace of interest rate hikes will depend on persistent wage and pricing behavior, and the relative impact of weak economic activity on medium-term inflationary pressures.

10:03:40

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is weakening economic activity and exacerbating short-term inflation.

10:03:22

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: One member (Carl Hansen) emphasized that raising the official cash rate (OCR) at this meeting would also create room for further tightening of monetary policy in July.

10:03:08

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: The pace of the official cash rate increase will depend on the relative impact of continued wage and price-setting behavior and weak economic activity on medium-term inflationary pressures.

10:02:58

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: All committee members agreed that it may be necessary to raise the official cash rate (OCR) at the upcoming meeting to ensure that recent inflation increases do not transmit to medium-term inflation increases.

10:02:34

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: The committee remains focused on restoring medium-term inflation to the target level and expects the official cash rate to need to be raised this year.

10:02:24

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: In this case, the chairman has the decisive vote, which means the official cash rate will remain unchanged at 2.25%.

10:02:15

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: Three committee members (Anna Brehman, Karen Silk, and Paul Conway) voted to postpone the implementation of the Official Monetary Rate (OCR), while three other members (Carl Hansen, Hayley Goulley, and Prasanna Guy) voted to raise interest rates by 25 basis points.

10:01:51

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: The official cash rate is expected to be 3.28% in June 2029.

10:01:43

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held rates steady as expected, causing the New Zealand dollar to rise more than 20 points against the US dollar, reaching a daily high of 0.5865, a gain of approximately 0.51%.

10:01:41

Reserve Bank of New Zealand interest rate decision: The annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to reach 2.4% by June 2027.

10:01:08

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's interest rate decision: The official cash rate is projected to be 2.51% in September 2026, 3.07% in June 2027, and 3.11% in September 2027.

10:00:24

Rising expectations of Japanese intervention in the currency market, coupled with a resurgence in safe-haven demand from the Middle East, kept the USD/JPY pair fluctuating at high levels. Details>

10:00:06

New Zealand's official cash rate decision on May 27th

Previous : 2.25% Forecast : 2.25%

Neutral

Published Value 2.25%

09:58:20

Economists: The US economy is showing significant divergence, making physical precious metals an increasingly prominent store of value. Details>

09:57:30

According to data from analytics firm Omdia, Honor continued its growth momentum in overseas markets in the first quarter of 2026, making breakthroughs in markets such as the Middle East, South Africa, Latin America, South Pacific, and Southeast Asia, while also increasing its focus on the mid-to-high-end market. Notably, Honor's shipments in the Middle East market increased by 73% year-on-year in the first quarter, propelling it to second place in the market rankings.

09:56:38

【Australia’s core inflation remains above the upper limit of the target range, and expectations for interest rate hikes have cooled amid economic weakness】 (1) Australia’s core inflation rate in April remained above the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) target range of 2%-3%. The closely watched cut-off mean inflation rate rose 3.4% year-on-year, in line with expectations, reinforcing market expectations that the RBA will maintain a hawkish stance. (2) The interest rate swap market shows that the probability of another rate hike in August is about 50%, down from 64% before the data was released. The market generally expects that after raising interest rates in the first three meetings this year, the RBA will keep the cash rate unchanged at 4.35% in June. (3) The economy is showing signs of weakness under the dual pressure of high borrowing costs and fuel prices driven up by the Iran war: the unemployment rate rose to a four-and-a-half-year high in April; about one-third of businesses reported a decline in revenue in the past four weeks, and half of businesses reported an increase in operating costs. (4) The head of price statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics said that fuel prices are still 23.5% higher than before the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, and the impact of rising oil prices is also reflected in goods and services with higher transportation and logistics costs.

09:55:54

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,600.00 mark, currently trading at 65,596.20, up 0.92% on the day.

09:52:23

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,700.00 mark, currently trading at 65,682.38, up 1.06% on the day.

09:51:12

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1940.00/oz mark, and is currently trading at $1939.85/oz, down 1.05% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $1954.0/oz, up 0.12% on the day.

09:50:10

The humanoid robot concept experienced a volatile adjustment, with Shangwei New Materials falling nearly 10%, and Daye Shares, Julun Intelligent, Dematic Technology, Wuzhou Xinchun, Xinzhi Group, Wanxiang Qianchao, and Siling Intelligent Drive among the biggest losers.

09:47:31

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,800.00 mark, currently trading at 65,795.86, up 1.23% on the day.

09:46:09

[Samsung Electronics Korea's union votes to approve wage agreement, averting strike] (1) Samsung Electronics Korea's union said Wednesday it had voted to approve a provisional wage agreement, with nearly 74% (out of 62,616 participating employees) supporting it, thus averting a strike that could have disrupted global chip supplies and impacted the South Korean economy. (2) The agreement ended a five-month-long heated dispute between the two sides over performance bonuses. Last Wednesday, after the South Korean Minister of Labor intervened at the last minute, the two sides reached a provisional agreement hours before the originally scheduled strike. (3) Under the final approved agreement, Samsung will implement a new 10-year special performance bonus system for its semiconductor division, while overall salaries will increase by an average of 6.2%.

09:46:05

Escalating US-Iran conflict and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike put pressure on gold, with prices fluctuating around $4,500. Details>

09:45:30

[Westpac Bank's Forecast of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Decision: Interest Rates Expected to Remain Unchanged at 2.25%, Inflation Exceeds 4%, Timing of Rate Hikes Remains Disagreement] (1) Westpac Bank stated that the market generally expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to maintain the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 2.25% today. (2) Driven by soaring refined oil prices following the Iran war, New Zealand's overall inflation rate is expected to exceed 4% and remain high for most of 2026. (3) Economic growth forecasts are expected to be significantly lowered: GDP growth in 2026 is currently projected at 1.8%-2.0% (February forecast was 2.8%); the unemployment rate is expected to rise to approximately 5.5% by the end of the year. (4) The OCR terminal rate is projected to rise to approximately 3.2%, with a December 2026 rate forecast of approximately 2.8%, which means there will be two to three rate hikes this year. The core disagreement within the Monetary Policy Committee lies in the timing of rate hikes rather than their direction. (5) The bank believes that the reasons for maintaining the interest rate unchanged today include: limited hard evidence of the effects of a second round of inflation, high uncertainty about the duration of the war, and the possibility that tightening policy too early could be counterproductive if the economic slowdown deepens. (6) The second quarter CPI data will be the first substantive test of whether inflation is spreading from energy costs.

09:44:40

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,510.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,509.81/ounce, up 0.06% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,508.70/ounce, up 0.14% on the day.

09:42:13

Overview of CNY HIBOR (Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate) and Changes: According to FX678, as of May 27, 2026, most CNY HIBOR rates remained unchanged across different periods (as shown in the table, rates remained unchanged for 6 periods). The largest change was in the overnight CNY HIBOR rate: it rose by 2 basis points. As shown in the updated data, the overnight onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.36%, up 2 basis points; the 1-week rate was 1.41%, unchanged; the 2-week rate was 1.41%, unchanged; the 1-month rate was 1.42%, unchanged; the 2-month rate was 1.56%, unchanged; the 3-month rate was 1.57%, down 1 basis point; the 6-month rate was 1.67%, unchanged; the 9-month rate was 1.69%, unchanged; and the 1-year onshore CNY HIBOR was 1.71%, up 1 basis point. BP = basis points

09:41:23

[National Bureau of Statistics: Rapid Development of Emerging Industries Drives Significant Growth in Demand for Non-ferrous Metals such as Aluminum, Copper, Gold, and Lithium in January-April] Yu Weining, Chief Statistician of the Industrial Statistics Department of the National Bureau of Statistics, explained the industrial enterprise profit data for January-April 2026, stating that profits in the raw materials manufacturing sector continued to accelerate. In January-April, profits of large-scale raw materials manufacturing enterprises increased by 88.1% year-on-year, 10.2 percentage points faster than in January-March, contributing 10.3 percentage points to the overall profit growth of large-scale industrial enterprises. From an industry perspective, rising international crude oil prices led to price increases in related industrial chain products. The petroleum processing industry turned a profit year-on-year, achieving a total profit of 40.42 billion yuan. The chemical industry's profits increased by 73.4%, 18.9 percentage points faster than in January-March. The rapid development of emerging industries such as new energy, artificial intelligence, and next-generation information technology drove a significant increase in demand for non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, gold, and lithium, pushing the non-ferrous metals industry's profits up by 117.8%, 1.1 percentage points faster.

09:38:30

Energy storage stocks were active in the morning session, with Goodwe and Shouhang New Energy rising by more than 10%, while Ginlong Technologies, Deye Shares, Sungrow Power and Airo Energy followed suit.

09:38:19

The A-share BC battery sector was active in early trading, with Di'er Laser surging over 14%, followed by InnoLaser, Robotec, Hymson, Huabao New Energy, Hengdian Dongci, and Lead Intelligent Equipment.

09:36:28

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 16,000.00 mark, currently trading at 16,005.38, up 0.81% on the day.

09:36:18

Australia's April CPI data came in weaker than expected, causing the Australian dollar to fall more than 20 points against the US dollar, hitting a daily low of 0.7155, a drop of approximately 0.18%.

09:36:06

The National Bureau of Statistics reported that the equipment manufacturing industry maintained double-digit profit growth. From January to April, profits of large-scale equipment manufacturers increased by 15.4% year-on-year, contributing 5.4 percentage points to the overall profit growth of large-scale industrial enterprises. By sector, the electronics industry, driven by increased demand and continued price recovery, saw its profits grow by 107.7% from January to April, contributing 43.8% to the overall profit growth of large-scale industrial enterprises and serving as a crucial support for their rapid profit growth.

09:35:43

National Bureau of Statistics: Industrial enterprises' unit costs have decreased, and profitability continues to improve. From January to April, the cost per 100 yuan of operating revenue for industrial enterprises above a designated size was 84.94 yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.55 yuan. The cumulative unit cost of industrial enterprises has declined for four consecutive months this year. From January to April, the operating profit margin of industrial enterprises above a designated size was 5.43%, a year-on-year increase of 0.60 percentage points, reaching the highest level for the same period since 2023.

09:35:30

[National Bureau of Statistics: High-Tech Manufacturing Plays a Significant Leading Role] From January to April, the profits of high-tech manufacturing enterprises above designated size increased by 44.8% year-on-year, contributing 7.8 percentage points to the overall profit growth of industrial enterprises above designated size, demonstrating its continued leading role. By industry, the semiconductor-related industries developed rapidly, driving profit growth in the electronic special materials manufacturing, optical fiber manufacturing, and optoelectronic device manufacturing industries by 601.7%, 347.6%, and 51.0%, respectively. Industries related to industrial automation and intelligentization also saw rapid profit growth, with profits in the industrial control computer and system manufacturing, testing machine manufacturing, and industrial automatic control system device manufacturing industries increasing by 128.6%, 58.8%, and 17.3%, respectively. The medical field also saw significant achievements in high-quality development, with profits in the dental equipment and instrument manufacturing and hygiene materials and medical supplies manufacturing industries increasing by 25.0% and 24.0%, respectively.

09:35:11

[National Bureau of Statistics: Industrial Enterprise Profits Grow Rapidly] From January to April, profits of industrial enterprises above the designated size nationwide increased by 18.2% year-on-year, 2.7 percentage points faster than in the first quarter. Looking at the three major sectors, from January to April, mining and manufacturing grew by 26.0% and 20.4% respectively, 9.8 and 1.3 percentage points faster than in the first quarter; the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas and water declined by 1.9%, with the decline narrowing by 1.3 percentage points compared to the first quarter. In April, profits of industrial enterprises above the designated size nationwide increased by 24.7%.

09:34:58

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,900.00 mark, currently trading at 65,894.90, up 1.38% on the day.

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