2026-05-27 Wednesday
2026-05-30
09:30:35
Australia's April Statistics Bureau CPI annual rate - seasonally adjusted
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4.60%
Forecast
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4.60%
Published Value
4.40%
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09:30:35
Annual rate of profits of industrial enterprises above designated size in China in April - year-to-date
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15.50%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
18.20%
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09:30:23
Annual rate of profits of industrial enterprises above designated size in China in April - year-to-date
Previous
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15.50%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
18.20%
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09:30:20
Australia's April Bureau of Statistics CPI monthly rate - seasonally adjusted
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1.10%
Forecast
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0.60%
Published Value
0.40%
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09:30:02
Australia's quarter-on-quarter construction completion rate in the first quarter
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-0.10%
Forecast
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0.90%
Published Value
3.40%
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09:15:54
On May 27, the central parity rate of the RMB in the interbank foreign exchange market was as follows (2/2): The RMB/South African Rand rate was 2.4023, up 83.00 points; the RMB/Korean Won rate was 221.6900, down 96.00 points; the RMB/UAE Dirham rate was 0.5396, down 2.50 points; the RMB/Saudi Riyal rate was 0.5513, down 2.20 points; the RMB/Hungarian Forint rate was 44.8665, down 1124.99 points; the RMB/Polish Złoty rate was 0.5340, up 6.10 points; the RMB/Danish Krone rate was 0.9431, up 1.00 point; the RMB/Swedish Krone rate was 1.3654, down 3.00 points; and the RMB/Norwegian Krone rate was 1.3614, up 43.00 points. The yuan was quoted at 6.7387 against the Turkish lira, down 30.30 points; the yuan was quoted at 2.5367 against the Mexican peso, up 18.00 points; and the yuan was quoted at 4.8022 against the Thai baht, up 204.00 points.
09:15:54
On May 27, 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 8.6768 against the RMB, down 216.00 points; the US Dollar was quoted at 6.8291 against the RMB, up 3.00 points; the Euro was quoted at 7.9234 against the RMB, up 1.00 point; 100 Japanese Yen was quoted at 4.2804 against the RMB, down 75.00 points; the Hong Kong Dollar was quoted at 0.8715 against the RMB, down 0.40 points; the British Pound was quoted at 9.1614 against the RMB, down 277.00 points; the Australian Dollar was quoted at 4.8825 against the RMB, up 14.00 points; the New Zealand Dollar was quoted at 3.9768 against the RMB, down 143.00 points; and the Singapore Dollar was quoted at 5.3315 against the RMB, down 2.00 points. The Canadian dollar was quoted at 4.9293 against the Chinese yuan, up 5.00 points; the yuan was quoted at 0.5831 against the Malaysian ringgit, up 29.80 points; and the yuan was quoted at 10.5788 against the Russian ruble, up 507.00 points.
09:08:41
[Trump claims his physical exam was "perfect," but doubts about his health persist] (1) President Trump claimed his physical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center on Tuesday was "perfect," but doubts about his health persist. The president has recently begun to subtly acknowledge his impending death, remarking that he "doesn't know how much longer he has to live" and mentioning that many people want to assassinate him. (2) This is Trump's third physical exam since becoming the oldest president in history. The White House said the exam included routine annual dental and medical evaluations. Despite Trump and his team's efforts to cultivate an image of boundless energy, his obvious signs of aging, his apparent drowsiness during meetings, and his voluntary disclosure of health information (without legal obligation) have failed to dispel doubts. (3) Trump's political image is built on strength and vitality, often compared to "Sleepy Joe." Although he is more high-profile and active than his predecessor Biden, he travels less frequently than during his first term and has closed his eyes for extended periods at public events. He insists he is "not old," but the White House explains physical signs (such as bruises on his hands and swelling in his legs) as being due to high doses of aspirin and chronic venous insufficiency. (4) Multiple assassination attempts and advancing age have made Trump realize that life can change in an instant. When welcoming the King of England last month, he admitted that he and his wife could not match his parents' 63-year marriage record. He remained calm in the face of security threats, but the shootings of close associates (such as Shinzo Abe and Charlie Kirk) and shootings near the White House constantly reminded him of the risks he faced. (5) Questions about Trump's health have existed since his 2015 presidential campaign: at that time, his personal physician admitted that the health letter was dictated by Trump. During his first term, he concealed his COVID-19 infection and colonoscopy. Recent medical reports show that he hardly exercises and has poor eating habits (McDonald's, candy, and sugar-free Coke). Health Secretary John F. Kennedy said, "I don't know how he lives." (6) His cognitive abilities are the most concerning issue. During his second term, Trump often jumped from topic to topic in public events, which he called "weaving," but critics questioned his mental health. He has taken three cognitive tests, but this month he said he was tired of them and might not participate again.
09:07:34
【Kazuo Ueda: Temporary Energy Shocks May Turn into Persistent Inflation if They Change Wages and Expectations】 (1) Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that central banks should not view oil prices in isolation. If temporary energy shocks change wage levels, inflation expectations, and pricing behavior, they may turn into persistent shocks. (2) He pointed out by comparing Japan's past energy shocks that the same rise in oil prices can have drastically different effects depending on initial conditions such as wages, expectations, demand, and exchange rates. (3) If inflation expectations are already high and wage growth is accelerating, there is a high risk of a second round of effects; conversely, if inflation expectations are low and wages are stagnant, even a huge cost shock may not push up inflation expectations. Therefore, the boundary between temporary inflation and persistent inflation is not mechanically defined. (4) These remarks came as the surge in oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict was exacerbating inflationary pressures in Japan, and the market expected the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates as early as next month.
09:01:55
Australia's Westpac leading indicator monthly rate for April
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-0.09%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
0.05%
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08:51:31
【Mizuho CEO: A large interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (e.g., 50 basis points) would be more beneficial to the bond market】 (1) Masahiro Kihara, CEO of Mizuho Financial Group, said that a larger interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan would likely be more beneficial to the country's bond market. (2) He expects the central bank to raise interest rates in June or July to combat inflation, and pointed out that unless the rate hike is large, the impact of raising rates on the market itself is limited. He said, "If a bolder move is taken, such as a 50 basis point rate hike at once, it may be more beneficial to the bond market." (3) When asked if the central bank was "lagging behind the situation," Kihara responded, "somewhat." Despite the possibility that the Middle East conflict could drag down Japan's economic recovery, investors still expect the central bank to raise interest rates as early as June. (4) Japanese government bond yields have risen significantly in recent weeks due to concerns about rising inflation caused by the war in Iran and doubts about fiscal policy.
08:32:01
Australia's Westpac leading indicator monthly rate for April
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-0.09%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
0.04%
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08:28:42
ANZ consumers' inflation expectations for the next two years in Australia as of the week ending May 24
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6
Forecast
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-
Published Value
6.10
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08:28:40
澳大利亚 截至5月24日当周 ANZ消费者对未来1年经济预期
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66.40
Forecast
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-
Published Value
66
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08:28:40
ANZ consumers' economic expectations for the next five years in Australia as of the week ending May 24
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74.20
Forecast
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-
Published Value
75.40
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08:28:39
Australia's ANZ consumer confidence index for the week ending May 24
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66.40
Forecast
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-
Published Value
66.10
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08:28:39
ANZ consumers' expectations for their financial situation in Australia over the next year as of the week ending May 24
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75
Forecast
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-
Published Value
72.90
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08:28:39
ANZ consumers in Australia as of the week ending May 24 evaluated their current finances compared to a year ago
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58.10
Forecast
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-
Published Value
57.30
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08:25:08
【Research Model: Global Population May Halve by 2064 if Severe Ecological Crisis Occurs】 (1) One of the study's authors, Alessio Zacone, published an article on the "Physical Organization" website stating that if the Earth experiences a severe ecological crisis, the global population may be halved by 2064. (2) Researchers developed a nonlinear equation to reproduce the population growth dynamics of the past 12,000 years and use it to make future predictions. They believe that the current growth dynamics themselves will not lead to the end of the world. (3) However, if severe ecological crises such as climate disasters, pandemics, wars, or resource shortages occur, the predictions will change. The calculations are based on the assumption that the Earth's resources can only sustain about 2 billion people after various disasters. (4) The model predicts that the global population will decline sharply and may be halved by 2064. Zacone emphasized that this is not a prediction of future events, but only a scenario assumption established by mathematical calculations.
08:22:23
[my country's Largest Offshore Shallow Lithological Oilfield Project, with a Daily Output Exceeding 2,800 Tons, Fully Commences Production] Today (May 27), reporters learned from CNOOC that the first phase of the Kenli 10-2 oilfield cluster, my country's largest offshore shallow lithological oilfield, has fully commenced production. The oilfield's daily crude oil output exceeds 2,800 tons, providing crucial support for the continued stable production of the Bohai Oilfield, the largest crude oil production base in China. The Kenli 10-2 oilfield is located in the southern Bohai Sea, with an average water depth of approximately 20 meters and proven geological reserves exceeding 100 million tons. (CCTV)
08:21:56
[World's Largest Offshore Converter Station Set to Ship Today] Today (May 27), the world's largest offshore converter station, "Haifeng Zhixin" (Heart of the Sea Breeze), officially departed from Nantong, Jiangsu Province. The converter station is 85.5 meters long, 82.5 meters wide, and 44 meters high, with a floor area equivalent to a standard football field and a height roughly equivalent to a 15-story residential building. Weighing 25,000 tons, it is the world's first ±500 kV, 2000 MW flexible DC offshore converter station. According to the plan, "Haifeng Zhixin" will be transported by semi-submersible vessel to the Qingzhou Offshore Wind Farm in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, 1090 nautical miles away, where it will be connected to a pre-installed jacket foundation on the seabed using a "floating installation" process. (CCTV News)
07:52:56
[Russian Finance Ministry Plans to Adjust Budget Parameters to Address Macroeconomic Changes and Priorities] (1) Russian Finance Minister Siluanov stated that due to changes in the macroeconomic environment and the need to concentrate resources on priority areas, the Ministry of Finance will adjust budget parameters. (2) He mentioned that external uncertainties have intensified, especially the conflict in the Middle East. Therefore, the Ministry of Finance has drafted legislative proposals to ensure the smooth implementation of the budget without interference from external factors. (3) The adjustments involve three aspects: social programs, defense and security, technological priorities, and mandatory expenditures affected by inflation and interest rates. (4) According to the current budget law, the budgets for 2026–2028 will all be in deficit: revenue will increase from 40.283 trillion rubles to 45.869 trillion rubles, and expenditures will increase from 44.069 trillion rubles to 49.383 trillion rubles. (5) The deficit ratio is projected to be 1.6% of GDP in 2026, decreasing to 1.2% in 2027, and 1.3% in 2028. The main source of funds to cover the deficit is Russian state borrowing.
07:52:23
Japan's annual rate of business service price index for April
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3.10%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
3%
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07:51:03
The monthly rate of Japan's business service price index for April
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1.20%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
0.50%
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07:51:03
Japan's annual rate of business service price index for April
Previous
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3.10%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
3%
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07:46:48
[Pentagon Data Update: Death Toll in Operation Epic Fury Rises to 14] (1) According to the latest data from the Pentagon, the death toll in Operation Epic Fury, the US military operation against Iran which has officially ended, has risen to 14. Previously, the US officially announced a death toll of 13. (2) The operation has now officially ended: US President Trump has notified Congress of this. The US military’s most recent strike against Iran occurred earlier this week. (3) As of May 26, Washington time, the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System reported one additional death, bringing the total to 14. The official time, manner of death, and identity of the deceased have not yet been released. (4) The report indicates that the additional death is a “non-combat attrition”, and the deceased had served in the Army and died in May 2026.
07:37:29
[Preview of Canadian Bank Quarterly Results: Seemingly Stable, Credit Risk Becomes the Focus] (1) Canada's six largest banks will release their second-quarter results this Wednesday and Thursday. (2) Results are expected to continue their stable trend: strong performance in capital markets is driving profit growth. (3) However, with a weak economy and rising uncertainty, the market is focusing on credit loss provisions. This indicator is expected to decline year-on-year (due to high tariff concerns in the same period last year), but may rise slightly compared to the first quarter. (4) Reasons for the increase in provisions: credit market volatility, a weak housing market (especially in Toronto), oil prices pushing up inflation, and unemployment rising to a six-month high. (5) Although results are stable, the above factors may suppress stock prices. Analysts say that better-than-expected results driven by capital markets are not enough to push up stock prices, and investors need to see an upward revision of earnings per share expectations. (6) Positive factors: strong trading volume and investment banking revenue can offset weak loan growth; profit growth supports banks to increase quarterly dividends (except for one bank, the rest will assess dividend payments in this quarterly report). (7) Stock price performance: Canadian bank stocks have outperformed the market over the past three months and significantly outperformed US bank stocks.
07:33:41
The growth rate of winter wheat in the United States as of May 24th -USDA specific Week
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27%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
26%
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07:33:38
Spring wheat sowing rate in the United States up to May 24th -USDA Specific Week
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73%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
86%
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07:33:36
Corn seeding rate in the United States until May 24th -USDA Specific Week
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76%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
86%
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07:33:34
Soybean seeding rate in the United States up to May 24th -USDA specific Week
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67%
Forecast
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-
Published Value
79%
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07:33:32
Cotton seeding rate in the United States up to May 24th -USDA specific Week
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41%
Forecast
:
-
Published Value
53%
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07:24:57
[Middle East Conflict Ignites "Flour" in the Industrial Sector] Regarding overnight oil price movements, market analysts caution that short-term price fluctuations do not equate to a complete resolution of supply risks. As the conflict continues, global oil inventories remain declining, and supply pressures are beginning to spread from the crude oil market to the petrochemical industry chain in Asia. In Asia, supply pressures are not only reflected in the crude oil market but are also impacting naphtha, a key raw material in crude oil refining. Naphtha is a fundamental raw material for many chemical products, hence its nickname "flour" or "rice" in the industrial sector. Oxford Economics, a British consulting firm, points out that Japan and South Korea are the countries most affected by the current supply shortage. In South Korea, the naphtha shortage has already begun to spread to the petrochemical industry chain. The New York Times reports that some South Korean petrochemical giants have been forced to drastically reduce their operating rates; some chemical producers are also unable to deliver to major automakers and electronics manufacturers on schedule due to insufficient raw materials, and have declared related shipments affected by "force majeure." Furthermore, some analysts suggest that South Korea's semiconductor industry has also been affected by the naphtha shortage. In Japan, one of the countries most severely affected by naphtha shortages due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the continued disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the impact has spread to multiple industries. The naphtha shortage is continuously driving up the prices of plastic packaging materials and printing inks. At a fish processing shop in Japan, the cost of a single vacuum-packed bag, which previously cost about 15 yen, has now risen to around 18 yen. Due to rising packaging material prices, Japan may see another wave of food price increases starting in June. (CCTV)
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