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14:00:34

Norway's credit indicators rose 4.4% year-on-year in April, with commercial credit increasing by 3.8% and household credit by 4.7%.

13:55:55

[4 Million International Tourists to Vote Away from the US in 2025: Canada Leads the Way in "Cold-Out" Tourism Spending Plummets by $8.4 Billion] (1) In 2025, the number of international tourists to the United States will decrease by 4 million (a drop of 5.5%) year-on-year, exceeding the level during the 2008 financial crisis; total consumer spending will decrease by more than $8 billion. This is not due to the pandemic or financial crisis, but rather to human factors such as presidential rhetoric, policies, and "high-profile wars" attributed by tourists. (2) Canadians are the main source of the tourist loss, with some data showing that visits by Canadian tourists to major US metropolitan areas once dropped by 42%. Business owners are generally feeling the pain: Seattle hiking tour bookings are lower than last year, a Santa Monica tourism company's revenue in 2025 is less than half of previous years, and it has been forced to lay off all its employees; Disney's domestic hotel occupancy rate has also dropped from 92% to 89%. (3) The soft power of the United States has been severely damaged. Harvard experts say that the information received by the outside world about the United States is a negative narrative of government incompetence, immigration enforcement raids, and crime, and the world will no longer understand the United States. Many international travelers (including Canadians and Europeans) have said they have turned to other countries, believing that "the United States is no longer a worthwhile destination." Although car arrivals rebounded slightly in April, the recovery is likely to be slow.

13:55:30

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 15700.00 mark and is currently trading at 15699.92, down 0.99% on the day.

13:54:41

Five "agreements announced," zero actual agreements reached—oil prices were tossed around by the "boy who cried wolf" rhetoric for three months. Details>

13:50:36

Spain's Ministry of Health reported on the 25th that the country had one new case of hantavirus infection; the patient was an evacuee from the cruise ship "Hundius" which was involved in the outbreak.

13:49:51

A senior strategist warns: Asian oil supply has bottomed out, and Europe and the US will follow suit. Details>

13:47:26

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 64,900.00 mark, currently trading at 64,894.73, down 0.40% on the day.

13:46:05

The head of India's market regulator said they are reviewing whether listed bonds should be subject to the same enhanced disclosure requirements as listed stocks.

13:45:21

Sweden will lower public transport fares starting in July.

13:42:47

[Bolivian President and Cabinet to Cut Salaries by 50% in Response to Political and Social Unrest] (1) Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced on Monday that he would cut his salary by 50%. (2) At a formal ceremony in Sucre, Paz announced that his cabinet ministers would also cut their salaries by half to demonstrate their "commitment" to the country. (3) This pay cut comes as Bolivia enters its fourth week of political and social unrest. Protests have exacerbated supply chain problems in La Paz and El Alto, leading to severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, impacting markets, hospitals, and gas stations.

13:42:16

The Securities and Exchange Commission of India (SEC) estimates that 7 trillion rupees of household savings will flow into the debt market in India in fiscal year 2026.

13:37:37

[Philippines reissues 2030 and 2036 Treasury bonds] (1) The Philippines has granted the right to reissue 2030 Treasury bonds worth 20 billion pesos with an average interest rate of 7.430%. (2) At the same time, the Philippines has granted the right to reissue 2036 Treasury bonds worth 10 billion pesos with an average interest rate of 7.602%.

13:36:20

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,000.00 mark, currently trading at 64,999.01, down 0.24% on the day.

13:35:44

Stocks related to the organosilicon concept saw a short-term surge, with Dongyue Silicon Material rising over 10%, followed by Hesheng Silicon Industry, Sibao Technology, and Xingfa Group.

13:34:05

[Sakura Internet's Capital Expenditure in Fiscal Year 2026 May Surge Nearly 7 Times to Meet Japan's AI Demand] (1) To meet the growing demand for AI in Japan, Sakura Internet, a Japanese data center cloud computing service provider, may increase its capital expenditure in fiscal year 2026 to nearly 7 times the original plan. (2) Company President Kunihiro Tanaka stated that the company hopes to purchase new GPUs during this fiscal year (April 2026 to March 2027), with an investment of up to 20 billion to 30 billion yen (approximately 850 million to 1.28 billion yuan). (3) The company previously announced on April 27 that its estimated capital expenditure for fiscal year 2026 was 4.4 billion yen.

13:33:42

US Secretary of State Marbio: Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Yields Fruitful Results

13:30:20

The Russian Ministry of Defense said on May 26 that Russian air defense systems shot down 59 Ukrainian drones overnight.

13:29:00

Indian Foreign Minister: US and India sign key minerals and rare earth agreement

13:27:32

Citigroup raised its target price for Rio Tinto from 7,200 pence to 7,600 pence.

13:25:03

[Former CIA Director David Petraeus: Iran may “wink” on the Strait of Hormuz, and the Strait will be opened unconditionally if an agreement is reached] (1) Former CIA Director and retired four-star general David Petraeus said that Iran seems prepared to make concessions (“wink”) on the Strait of Hormuz issue. If a successful peace agreement is reached with Tehran, the Strait will be reopened without any conditions attached, and Iran will not be allowed to control traffic, collect tolls, or threaten to close it again in the future. (2) Petraeus pointed out that the Iranian navy has been “basically sunk” and its missile capabilities have been greatly weakened, but it can still threaten the security of the Strait through mines, drones, and speedboats. If Iran is allowed to have some control over the Strait, its strategic position may be strengthened. In addition, Iran’s insistence on retaining its stockpile of enriched uranium and charging ships for passage is the main obstacle to the negotiations. (3) Regarding the US attitude, Trump urged the negotiating team not to rush the deal, while Secretary of State Rubio said that an agreement could be reached “today” and the US would make every diplomatic effort. Petraeus believes that more intractable problems such as the nuclear program and proxy armies are unlikely to be resolved in the short term.

13:20:54

[Bank of Japan's new inflation indicator shows: Core inflation rose to 2.8% in April, far exceeding the government's benchmark data] (1) The Bank of Japan said on Tuesday that, measured by a newly established inflation indicator, the core consumer inflation rate, excluding one-off factors, rose to 2.8% in April, higher than the 2% target level and further accelerated from 2.5% in March. (2) This new indicator excludes institutional factors such as education and energy subsidies. (3) The year-on-year increase in this indicator is significantly higher than the benchmark core consumer price index (1.4%) released by the Japanese government last week.

13:19:29

[Payden & Rygel: Global Fixed Income Market Offers Highly Attractive Opportunities for Long-Term Investors] (1) Paul Saint-Pasteur, Director and Global Fixed Income Strategist at Payden & Rygel, stated that despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty, persistent inflation concerns, and shifting global growth expectations, the global fixed income market still offers highly attractive opportunities for long-term investors. (2) He pointed out that fixed income can once again generate substantial returns through carry trades, and investors are no longer solely reliant on declining yields and capital appreciation for returns. (3) While recent volatility may persist, high initial yields create the most attractive entry point for bond investors in years.

13:16:51

[South Korea to Recover 139.6 Billion Won in Criminal Proceeds and Repatriate 274 Fugitives in 2025] (1) South Korea’s Ministry of Justice said it will recover 139.6 billion won (about US$92.4 million) in criminal proceeds in 2025 and repatriate 274 criminals who had fled overseas. (2) According to the Ministry of National Defense on Monday, this amount is higher than the average of 120 billion won seized annually between 2002 and March 2026.

13:12:09

US Secretary of State Rubio: Announced the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue's initiatives in the Indo-Pacific energy security field and announced a framework for four key minerals.

13:11:32

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 15800.00 mark and is currently trading at 15800.05, down 0.36% on the day.

13:10:54

US Secretary of State Rubio: Launch the Quadrilateral Indo-Pacific Ocean Monitoring Cooperation Initiative.

13:10:22

Geopolitical tensions persist, and the US dollar index remains volatile at high levels. Details>

13:08:49

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi: (Following the Quad security dialogue) all parties agreed to oppose any unilateral actions that attempt to change the status quo through force or coercion.

13:07:18

[Schnabel: ECB Should Raise Rates in June Even If Peace Agreement is Reached with Iran] (1) ECB Executive Board member Schnabel said that even if the current peace talks with Iran are ultimately resolved, the ECB should still raise interest rates in June because the conflict has lasted much longer than expected and high energy prices are spreading to a wider part of the economy. (2) The ECB has kept interest rates unchanged for the past year, but discussed raising rates last month because energy costs have pushed inflation far beyond the 2% target. Schnabel said that given the scale and duration of the shock, a rate hike in June is necessary; even if the war ends today, energy infrastructure and global supply chains have suffered significant damage, and monetary policy must respond. The current situation has exceeded the adverse scenario (which assumes a rapid normalization of oil prices). (3) Schnabel also pointed out that some second-round effects may have already begun to appear, with multiple surveys signaling that the shock is increasingly spreading to other parts of the consumer basket.

13:06:19

[China-Pakistan Joint Statement: Both Sides Reaffirm Five-Point Initiative for Restoring Peace and Stability in the Gulf and the Middle East] A joint statement was released by the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The statement expresses Pakistan's support for President Xi Jinping's four-point proposal on maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. China appreciates Pakistan's efforts in facilitating the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran and hosting the Islamabad talks. Both sides reaffirmed their five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East and expressed their willingness to continue making positive contributions to the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. (Xinhua)

13:04:17

ECB Executive Board member Schnabel: (Regarding rising bond yields) I do not see any worrying developments. The inflationary shock is gradually spreading to other parts of the consumption basket, and the signs are becoming increasingly clear.

13:03:48

Australian Foreign Minister: The region faces severe economic pressure. Australia opposes any fee-based scheme.

13:03:36

The Bank of Japan reported that core CPI, excluding special factors, rose 2.8% in April, compared to 2.5% in March. The core CPI, also excluding special factors, rose 2.2% year-on-year in April, compared to 2.6% in March.

13:03:24

Revised readings of Japan's leading indicators for March

Previous : 1.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.80

13:03:14

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar: The Quad meeting concluded with a substantive and productive session. The Quad discussed secure and unimpeded maritime trade. The ministers also discussed energy and fertilizer supplies.

13:01:42

Japan's revised leading indicator for March

Previous : 114.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 114

13:01:41

Japan's revised March synchronous indicator

Previous : 116.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 116.40

13:01:25

The revised reading change of Japan's synchronous indicator for March

Previous : 0.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.20

13:01:25

Revised readings of Japan's leading indicators for March

Previous : 1.30 Forecast : -

Published Value 0.80

13:01:01

ECB Executive Board member Schnabel: The negative impact of inflationary shocks on economic growth will be more pronounced. There are increasing signs that the inflationary shock is spreading to other parts of the consumption basket. Even if tensions with Iran end today, policy action will still be needed given the extent of damage to energy infrastructure. A rate hike in June will be necessary; ignoring the surge in inflation is no longer an option.

13:00:17

The Shanghai Composite Index opened at 4118.31 points, down 0.83%; the CSI 300 Index opened at 4908.45 points, down 0.27%; the Shenzhen Component Index opened at 15721.10 points, down 0.85%; the ChiNext Index opened at 4000.61 points, down 0.51%; and the SME Composite Index opened at 16202.60 points, down 1.26%.

13:00:04

Singapore's manufacturing output year-on-year rate in April

Previous : 10.10% Forecast : 12%

Published Value 17.60%

13:00:03

Singapore's seasonally adjusted manufacturing output monthly rate for April

Previous : 4.70% Forecast : 1.50%

Published Value 5.80%

12:59:36

The USD/JPY pair has just broken through the 159.00 level and is currently trading at 159.01, up 0.08% on the day.

12:54:25

[South Korean Government Monitors $37 Billion in Overseas Private Bond Investments, Says Overall Risk is Under Control] (1) The South Korean government stated that following recent frequent risk events in the global private bond industry, it will monitor approximately $37 billion in overseas private bond investments by South Korean investors. (2) In a joint statement, the financial regulatory agency and the Ministry of Finance stated that they will continue to monitor risk exposures considering market conditions and maintain close inter-departmental cooperation to respond to changes in the situation. As of the end of February, the overall risk exposure of the financial industry was 30.5 trillion won (US$20.2 billion), with pension fund-related investments amounting to approximately 25.4 trillion won (US$16.8 billion). (3) The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea began reviewing overseas private bond credit risk exposures across all industries last month. The government stated that considering the proportion of related investments in total assets, the overall risk remains under control.

12:51:12

The yield on the two-year U.S. Treasury note fell nearly 7 basis points to 4.0573%, while the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell about 6 basis points to 4.5083%.

12:46:09

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,000.00 mark, currently trading at 64,998.26, down 0.25% on the day.

12:45:39

Spot gold fell 1.00% on the day, closing at $4,524.74 per ounce; COMEX gold futures were last quoted at $4,525.40 per ounce, up 0.05% on the day.

12:43:37

Australian Prime Minister: Today I met with Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the UAE. Australia and the UAE have close relations, and Australia is committed to maintaining stability in the region. We discussed our ongoing work on security matters in the UAE, and I thanked her for her support of the Australians during the Middle East conflict.

12:34:47

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,530.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,529.79/ounce, down 0.89% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,530.60/ounce, up 0.16% on the day.

12:33:27

A representative from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry stated that the visit of delegations from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Russia will last for several days.

12:24:41

[Semiconductor Sector Correction Drags Down Shanghai Composite Index in Morning Trading; Expected to Resume Upward Momentum After Short-Term Consolidation] 1. The Shanghai Composite Index closed lower in Tuesday's morning trading session, as the semiconductor sector, which had previously seen a significant surge, experienced a correction. Analysts point out that after a short-term consolidation to digest previous gains, the market is expected to strengthen again in the future. 2. The Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.8% at 4117.85 points in the morning session, while the CSI 300 Index closed down 0.3%. The Shenzhen ChiNext Index fell 0.5%, and the SSE STAR Market 50 Index closed down 2.9%. 3. Analysts say that after a short-term consolidation, the market is expected to return to an upward trend. The resilience of China's economic recovery, the clear logic of corporate profit recovery, and the definite policy support effect will drive the stock index to rise in the medium term. 4. Analysts further point out that this week, the market will focus on the progress of US-Iran negotiations, China's April industrial enterprise profits, May manufacturing PMI, and US April core PCE data. The release of these data will further verify the sustainability of corporate profit recovery and the direction of overseas liquidity. 5. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday, referring to Monday's US strikes against Iran, that the Strait of Hormuz "must be open no matter what." 6. On the market, the semiconductor sector led the decline, with the CSI All Share Semiconductor Products and Equipment Index closing down 3.2% in the morning session, and Sinyuan Microelectronics plunging 8.4%. The non-ferrous metals sector bucked the trend, with the CSI Sub-Sector Non-ferrous Metals Industry Theme Index closing up 1% in the morning session.

12:17:27

[Technical Analysis: Spot Gold May Retrace Further to $4498] 1. Spot gold may retrace further to $4498 per ounce to complete its correction towards the downtrend line. 2. The current decline is temporarily classified as a correction towards the trend line unless the price breaks below the $4498 support level and further declines to the $4451-$4473 range. 3. If the market falls to $4498, the inverted head and shoulders bottom pattern will be difficult to confirm. Conversely, if the price breaks above $4574, it could push the price to the $4613-$4651 range. 4. From the daily chart, the market has once again found support near $4510. This stabilization suggests that the B wave of the decline from $4889 has been completed, followed by an upward C wave reversal. 5. The overall trend remains bearish: the long-term correction that began at $5595 appears not yet over, and this correction consists of three major waves. We are currently in the development stage of wave B, which will be followed by a downward wave C.

12:15:58

A chart summarizing the "pivot points + long/short position signals" for gold, crude oil, forex, and stock indices on May 26, 2026. Details>

12:06:56

[EU Official: UK Poised to Join €4 Billion Startup Fund by Year-End] 1. A senior EU official revealed that as the UK and the EU work to overcome obstacles arising since Brexit six years ago, the UK may formally join a €4 billion startup equity investment fund by the end of 2026. 2. This fund specifically provides equity investment support to startups. If the UK successfully joins, it will help its innovative companies more easily access EU-wide capital resources and further deepen financial cooperation between the two sides in the post-Brexit era.

12:01:46

Experts: The Federal Reserve faces key challenges in its new cycle; coordination with the Treasury is crucial. Details>

11:59:18

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,100.00 mark, currently trading at 65,105.87, down 0.08% on the day.

11:55:46

Australian Foreign Minister: I hope the "Quad" mechanism can become as strong and effective as possible.

11:51:33

Indian Foreign Minister: The Quad security dialogue needs to address issues such as supply chain resilience and connectivity bottlenecks.

11:49:16

[Alibaba's Qwen3.7-Max Tops Code Arena Global Rankings, Second Only to Claude Series] (1) On the morning of May 26, Code Arena, a globally authoritative third-party programming benchmark, announced its results, with Alibaba's latest flagship model, Qwen3.7-Max, scoring 1541 points. (2) This score surpasses models such as GPT-5.5, Gemini-3.5-Flash, GLM-5.1, and Kimi-K2.6, ranking second globally among all major model manufacturers, second only to the Claude series. (3) This ranking signifies that in the field of code understanding and generation, Qwen3.7 has entered the first tier of global programming models.

11:47:30

According to TASS, a fire in Russia's Omsk region has killed six people, including four children.

11:47:26

Divergent expectations for Fed rate cuts persist, but Bank of America remains bullish on gold in the medium term. Details>

11:46:16

[Bank of America Securities: Bank of Thailand to Ignore Supply-Side Inflation Shocks and Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Until 2027] (1) Bank of America Securities economists said in a report that the Bank of Thailand is unlikely to raise interest rates anytime soon. They expect overall inflation to peak at around 5% by the end of 2026 and then fall back as the energy base effect fades. (2) Market prices have already priced in expectations of two rate hikes this year, but Bank of America believes the Bank of Thailand will ignore supply-side inflation shocks. Economists pointed out: "Raising interest rates against the backdrop of an oil shock that monetary policy cannot address is likely a policy mistake." (3) Bank of America expects the Bank of Thailand to maintain its policy rate of 1.00% until the end of 2026 and for most of 2027.

11:44:59

[Israeli Military Claims to Have Killed Key Hamas Weapons Production Figure] The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on social media on the 25th that it carried out a precision strike in central Gaza on the 24th, killing Mohammed Abu Mahlou, a key figure in the weapons production of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). The IDF stated that Mahlou was a core figure in Hamas's weapons production division, providing crucial technical support for the organization's weapons production. The IDF claimed that Mahlou continued manufacturing weapons during the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, posing a "threat" to Israeli troops and civilians operating in the Gaza Strip. The IDF said that aerial reconnaissance was conducted and precision-guided munitions were used in the operation. (Xinhua)

11:41:26

[Alibaba Cloud Launches Multiple AI Products for Overseas Markets, Says Agent Explosion Drives Exponential Growth in Cloud Resources] (1) On May 26, Alibaba Cloud launched a series of updates to its new AI product website Qwen Cloud, agent product MuleRun, intelligent agent programming platform Qoder, and general desktop intelligent agent QoderWork in Singapore for the overseas market. (2) Simultaneously, it completed the upgrade of cloud infrastructure for agents. (3) Li Feifei, Chief Technology Officer and President of International Business of Alibaba Cloud, said that the demand for AI in overseas markets continues to be strong, especially the explosion of agents, which has led to an exponential increase in model calls and cloud resource consumption.

11:35:02

【A-share midday review: Semiconductor and fiber optic sectors lead the decline, precious metals and securities buck the trend】 (1) The three major indices fell collectively in the morning session: As of midday, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.84%, the Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.87%, the ChiNext Index fell 0.51%, the Beizheng 50 Index fell 2.71%, and the STAR Market 50 Index fell 2.88%. The total turnover of the market was 2.1734 trillion yuan, an increase of 82.1 billion yuan from the previous day, with more than 4,500 stocks falling. (2) The sectors were clearly differentiated: precious metals, securities, and motor sectors led the gains; semiconductors, fiber optics, and memory chip sectors led the declines. Precious metals opened lower and then rose, with Zhaojin Gold hitting the daily limit; the securities sector opened lower and then rose, with Jinlong Shares hitting the daily limit. Affected by the news of Unitree Technology's IPO, some humanoid robot concept stocks rose, with Zhongda Lide hitting the daily limit. (3) The semiconductor sector opened lower and continued to decline, with Chengbang Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit down and Yutai Microelectronics Co., Ltd. falling by more than 10%. In terms of fiber optic concept stocks, Sanwang Communication fell by more than 10%, and Tongding Interconnect and other stocks were among the biggest losers.

11:33:44

According to Japan's Kyodo News, Japan and Mercosur will begin negotiations on an economic partnership agreement.

11:31:39

MOBVISTA: Temasek holds a $150 million stake in the company.

11:31:06

The Shanghai Composite Index closed the morning session at 4117.85 points, down 0.84%; the CSI 300 Index closed the morning session at 4907.69 points, down 0.28%; the Shenzhen Component Index closed the morning session at 15718.98 points, down 0.87%; the ChiNext Index closed the morning session at 4000.50 points, down 0.51%; and the SME Composite Index closed the morning session at 16200.43 points, down 1.27%.

11:30:54

[Investment Banks Warn: Even if the Iran War Ends, the Rise in US Treasury Yields May Be Difficult to Reverse] 1. Strategists at Goldman Sachs and Barclays agree that even if the Iran war ends and inflationary pressures ease, the upward trend in US Treasury yields is unlikely to reverse completely in the short term. 2. Jonathan Hill, head of US inflation strategy at Barclays, points out that the real drivers of rising real interest rates are likely the continued expansion of debt, rising neutral interest rates, and the multiple interactions brought about by the development of artificial intelligence technology. 3. Phillip Lee, head of real money rate sales at Goldman Sachs, says that persistent fiscal deficits, increasing Treasury bond issuance, and market concerns about debt sustainability are increasingly becoming key factors explaining why investors demand higher returns to hold long-term bonds. He expects interest rates to continue rising. 4. Analysts point out that even if the Middle East conflict ends, market borrowing costs may remain near multi-year highs, continuing to put pressure on government finances and the overall economy.

11:30:15

The Nikkei 225 index has just broken through the 65,000.00 mark, currently trading at 65,021.18, down 0.21% on the day.

11:30:15

The Nikkei 225 index opened at 64,991.05 points at midday, down 0.26%.

11:30:12

The central bank calls for an interest rate hike, while the government rushes to inject money—the yen is caught in a pincer movement. Details>

11:29:44

[Russia proposes to supply Brazil with floating nuclear power plants to power coastal areas] (1) Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov stated that Russia is able to supply Brazil with small-capacity floating nuclear power plants, which would help solve the power supply problem in Brazil's coastal areas. (2) He believes that for regions like Latin America with poor transportation and coastal populations, floating nuclear power plants are a long-term effective solution and may become the electricity product for Latin America, Africa, and many Asian countries in the next twenty years. (3) Reshetnikov confirmed that Russia and Brazil are consulting on the peaceful use of nuclear energy to reach a new agreement and believes that this meeting of the intergovernmental committee will promote its implementation.

11:25:38

[US Wildfires Reach Highest Level in Nearly 20 Years] According to CNN, wildfires have been rampant across the United States since the spring. Data shows that as of May 22, nearly 30,000 wildfires have occurred in the US this year, the highest number in nearly 20 years for the same period. The total burned area exceeds 8,000 square kilometers, double the average of the past 10 years, and the losses caused by the wildfires are the highest in 14 years. The report points out that drought and El Niño are important reasons for the "exceptionally severe" wildfire situation in the US this year. As of the end of April, drought of varying degrees covered nearly 63% of the US. El Niño will bring more high temperatures and thunderstorms. The wildfire situation in the US is expected to worsen further in the coming months. (CCTV International News)

11:25:20

[BlackRock: Labor Market Under Pressure, Fed Rate Cut More Likely Than Rate Hike] (1) Navin Saigal, Global Head of Fixed Income for Asia Pacific at BlackRock, said that under the leadership of new Chairman Kevin Warsh, the Fed may have ample reason to choose to cut rates rather than raise them. (2) He pointed out that the labor market will face pressure in the future, which may mean maintaining the current interest rate or cutting it. (3) This view contrasts sharply with the expectations of bond investors, who are betting that Warsh will prioritize maintaining the Fed's credibility in fighting inflation, and that interest rate traders are pricing in a near certainty of a rate hike before the end of the year.

11:24:07

[Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Hints at Openness to Interest Rate Hike, Emphasizes Timely Policy Adjustment to Maintain Market Confidence] (1) Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino stated that, given the recent sell-off in Japanese government bonds, timely policy adjustments are crucial to maintaining market confidence. (2) He pointed out that monetary easing should be adjusted at an appropriate pace to maintain market confidence that inflation will be properly controlled. This statement suggests that the Bank of Japan is open to raising interest rates in the near future, and the market generally expects the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting. (3) Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled last week that she hopes the central bank will maintain policy stability to mitigate the economic impact of the Iran war. Himino reiterated that the central bank will implement appropriate policies to maintain market confidence and achieve its price stability target in a sustainable and stable manner.

11:22:22

Spot silver just touched the $77.00/ounce mark and is currently trading at $77.00/ounce, down 1.37% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $77.28/ounce, up 1.42% on the day.

11:22:07

[Analysts: Energy Prices Unlikely to Fall Quickly, Dollar Lacks Sufficient Bearish Reasons] 1. Analysts point out that even if the Middle East situation is resolved in the short term, energy prices are unlikely to quickly return to pre-war levels. Supply chains will take time to return to normal, and inflationary pressures and market concerns about persistently high interest rates will persist. 2. OCBC strategists stated in a report that they still expect oil prices to decline slowly, potentially remaining below $100 per barrel even in the second half of 2026. This means that the support the dollar receives in terms of trade terms will not fade quickly. 3. Strategists further point out that there are currently no sufficient reasons to be bearish on the dollar. Factors such as the resilience of the US economy and inflationary pressures driven by artificial intelligence development have prompted the Federal Reserve to shift its monetary policy stance to a more hawkish position.

11:21:46

[Saxo Strategist: Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Could Reduce Extreme Risks; Peace Test Lies in Actual Navigation] 1. Charu Chanana, Chief Investment Strategist at Saxo Securities Singapore, points out that the market does have reason to be optimistic about the outlook, as even a simple reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could significantly alleviate extreme tail risks surrounding oil supply, inflationary pressures, and global economic growth. 2. She also emphasizes that positive news from negotiations should not be confused with a lasting de-escalation. The real test lies not in reaching an agreement that merely makes headlines, but in whether tankers can truly gain free passage, whether shipping insurance rates can fall, and whether energy flows can return to normal. 3. Chanana believes that until then, market trading is likely to continue to exhibit an intermittent risk profile.

11:21:11

[Samsung becomes South Korea's most indebted conglomerate, SK falls to third] (1) South Korea's financial regulator said on Tuesday that Samsung has surpassed SK Group to become South Korea's most indebted conglomerate by the end of 2025. (2) In terms of ranking: Hyundai Motor is second, SK Group has fallen to third, Lotte is fourth, and LG is fifth. (3) Overall, a total of 42 conglomerates were identified as highly indebted companies (41 last year). As of the end of last year, these groups had outstanding bank loans of 386.9 trillion won (about US$255 billion), an increase of 4.1% over the previous year.

11:20:42

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,540.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,540.27/ounce, down 0.66% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,540.00/ounce, up 0.37% on the day.

11:20:26

Adani Green Energy plans to add more than 10 gigawatt-hours of battery storage capacity in fiscal year 2027.

11:17:49

[Maybank: Singapore's core inflation slowed in April, but may be temporary; over 2% expected in the coming months] (1) Maybank economists noted in a report that Singapore's core inflation slowed in April, but this may only be temporary. The core CPI rose 1.4% year-on-year in April, down from 1.7% in March. (2) The impact of rising energy costs is currently concentrated in the fuel and transportation services sectors; companies in other sectors have postponed price increases due to intense competition and concerns about declining demand. (3) However, inflationary pressures may intensify in the coming months as companies in non-transportation and utilities sectors eventually pass on rising input costs to consumers. Maybank expects monthly inflation rates to exceed 2% in the second and third quarters.

11:17:14

[Portuguese beauty retailer Perfumes & Companhia is expected to benefit from a resilient labor market] (1) At the beginning of 2026, the Portuguese labor market remained resilient: the unemployment rate in the first quarter was approximately 6.0%-6.1%, and even fell to 5.8% in some months. Strong labor force participation supported private consumption of various retail goods, including select beauty products. (2) The employment situation is closely related to the demand for products such as high-end and affordable perfumes and skincare products. Despite external headwinds such as energy prices and trade concerns, data from the beginning of 2026 shows that consumer demand continues to improve thanks to steady support from disposable income. (3) Although hiring growth may slow in 2026, the existing employment base can still maintain a favorable environment for spending on beauty and personal care. Perfumes & Companhia's expanding e-commerce platform is targeting price-sensitive and high-end shoppers. The European Commission predicts an unemployment rate of approximately 5.9% in 2026, consistent with the above data, indicating that retailers will face a generally favorable environment throughout the year.

11:14:07

The Australian Sea Alliance union has cancelled its planned strike at the INPEX Ichthys LNG plant on Wednesday and Thursday due to progress in price negotiations.

11:13:44

Iraq's crude oil production was severely impacted in April, prompting the country to urgently establish new crude oil transportation routes. Details>

11:09:59

[Britain Breaks Record for Hottest May Temperature Above 33°C] According to Xinhua News Agency, data from the UK Met Office shows that the temperature in the Heathrow Airport area of London reached 33.5 degrees Celsius on the 25th, breaking the UK's single-day high temperature record for May. The previous record for the hottest May in the UK was 32.8 degrees Celsius, first in 1922, and the second, and the last one before that, in 1944.

11:07:56

According to Japan's Kyodo News, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, the Indian capital, today (26th).

11:04:44

RMB SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate): Latest data as of May 26, 2026 shows that rates have decreased over 6 periods and remained unchanged over 2 periods. The overnight SHIBOR was 1.319%, down 0.8 basis points. The largest change was in the 1-week RMB SHIBOR rate, which decreased by 2.4 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 1.377%, down 2.4 basis points; 2-week SHIBOR at 1.402%, down 0.5 basis points; 1-month SHIBOR at 1.391%, down 0.1 basis points; 3-month SHIBOR at 1.4065%, unchanged; 6-month SHIBOR at 1.429%, down 0.1 basis points; and 9-month SHIBOR at 1.45%, unchanged. The one-year Shibor rate was 1.4665%, down 0.1 basis points.

11:02:38

The Shenzhen Component Index has just broken through the 15700.00 mark and is currently trading at 15699.42, down 0.99% on the day.

11:02:19

[Xiamen Port Surpasses One Million Passengers This Year at Record Fastest Rate] According to data from the Gaoqi Border Inspection Station of the Xiamen General Station of Immigration Inspection, as of 10:00 AM on May 26, the number of passengers traveling between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait through Xiamen Port this year has exceeded one million, an increase of over 20% year-on-year, breaking the record for the fastest time to reach one million. Among them, the Xiamen-Kinmen "Mini Three Links" route has seen over 800,000 passengers, an increase of nearly 25% year-on-year, becoming the core channel for cross-strait personnel exchanges. Currently, Xiamen Port connects three direct cross-strait passenger routes, with an average of 24 round-trip ferries per day on the Xiamen-Kinmen "Mini Three Links" route. Data shows that the Gaoqi Border Inspection Station has inspected nearly 60,000 tourists from Fujian and Shanghai traveling to Kinmen this year; and over 30,000 first-time Taiwanese visitors, an increase of over 60% year-on-year. (CCTV News)

11:00:44

[Malaysia's trade volume hits a record high of RM1.127 trillion in January-April, with investment results gradually emerging] (1) From January to April 2026, Malaysia's total trade with its major trading partners reached a record high of RM1.127 trillion, breaking the RM1 trillion mark in the first four months. (2) During the same period, trade, exports, imports and trade surplus all reached record highs: exports reached RM609.31 billion, imports reached RM517.4 billion, and the trade surplus doubled year-on-year to RM91.92 billion. (3) Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, a total of RM1.14 trillion in investment has been approved from 2023 to 2025. Related projects are gradually being implemented, driving factory construction, output increase and export growth. Opposition-governed states have also benefited from this economic momentum.

10:57:21

[World Cup Teams' Base Locations Confirmed; Iran to be Based in Mexico] FIFA announced on the 25th that the base locations for the 48 teams participating in the 2026 USA-Mexico World Cup have been confirmed for the group stage. Iran will be based in Mexico. The list shows that 39 teams will be based in the United States, with Colombia, Iran, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa, Tunisia, and Uruguay all based in Mexico. Canada and Panama will have their bases in Canada. (Xinhua)

10:56:58

The 4th Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo will be held from June 2nd to 5th, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Tianjin), according to a press conference. The expo, themed "Shipping Globally, Operating the Future – AI Leading New Opportunities for Port and Shipping Development," will focus on the intelligent, green, and international development of shipping, as well as the security and stability of global logistics, supply, and industrial chains, providing a high-end platform for international shipping cooperation and innovation. (Xinhua)

10:55:08

According to Tesla's official WeChat account, Tesla Supercharger cards are now available to non-Tesla owners.

10:53:31

According to sources on Monday, Japan is preparing to launch negotiations to export its advanced Mogami-class destroyers to New Zealand, an issue that will be discussed when the defense chiefs of both countries meet with Australia at the end of May.

10:52:01

The memory chip sector fluctuated and declined, with Garden Co., Ltd. hitting the daily limit down, and Guangli Technology and Langke Technology falling by more than 10%. Micro-Nano, Dongxin Technology, Juguang Technology, Hengkun New Materials and Dapu Microelectronics followed suit.

10:50:20

Demand for the US dollar as a safe haven, coupled with hawkish expectations from the Federal Reserve, kept the USD/CAD pair trading range at high levels. Details>

10:50:12

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is reportedly considering acquiring a stake in Indonesia's Danamon Financial Group.

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