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Oil prices fell 5% at the market open. US stock indices hit new records again

2026.05.25
On Monday, WTI crude oil prices plunged about 5%, falling to around 91 dollars per barrel. The oil market continued its sharp decline from last week amid clear progress in diplomatic contacts between...
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每周主要事件 (May 25 – May 29)

2026.05.25
Investor focus this week is on PCE inflation data and the RBNZ meeting
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The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain

2026.05.22
WTI crude‑oil prices reversed downward, losing more than 2% after a morning gain of 3%, reflecting heightened market volatility amid diplomatic progress in resolving the conflict with Iran. Investor o...
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Australia’s labor‑market data disappoint. New Zealand’s trade balance shows a record surplus

2026.05.21
On Thursday, the Australian dollar fell to 0.71 USD, fully losing the gains of the previous session. The main disappointment for AUD buyers came from fresh Australian labor‑market data. Seasonally adj...
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The People’s Bank of China keeps lending rates unchanged. The Canadian dollar weakens amid falling inflation

2026.05.20
The Canadian dollar weakened to 1.38 per US dollar amid a decline in core inflation in Canada, which strengthened expectations that the Bank of Canada will continue to take a cautious approach and wil...
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Oil prices remain volatile. The Reserve Bank of Australia signals further rate hikes

2026.05.19
WTI oil prices ended an extremely volatile session near 106 dollars per barrel, retracing most of the initial gains amid conflicting signals about a possible agreement between the US and Iran. Pressur...
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Economic activity in China is slowing. Silver has fallen by more than 8%

2026.05.18
Hong Kong’s economy grew by 5.9% year‑over‑year in Q1 2026, confirming preliminary estimates and accelerating from a revised 4% increase in the previous quarter. This was the strongest pace of expansi...
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每周主要事件 (May 18 – May 22)

2026.05.18
This week's focus is on the US–Iran conflict, PMI reports, and inflation data
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Optimism surrounding the US-China summit in Beijing supported the markets

2026.05.15
Additional support for markets came from optimism ahead of the US-China summit in Beijing. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the two sides are discussing accelerated approval of certain...
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The oil market may remain in a state of severe supply shortage until autumn

2026.05.14
On Wednesday, WTI oil prices held near 102 dollars per barrel, trimming part of their intraday losses after a rapid increase of more than 7% over the previous three sessions, as tensions in the Middle...
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