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Taiwan: AI cycle boosts growth outlook – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Tommy Wu raises Taiwan’s 2026 growth forecast to 9.5% from 7.6% after much stronger-than-expected Q1 GDP data. The AI supercycle and robust exports are seen as key drivers, while private consumption benefits from government cash handouts and a tech-led stock rally.Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
Japan Finance Minister Katayama: Volatility in Oil prices is affecting the forex market
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Monday that the volatility in Oil prices is affecting the forex market. Speaking to reporters after the first day of the G7 Finance Ministers meeting in France, she added that she is seeing speculative moves in the financial markets.
Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
Equities: Energy shock risks to AI investment – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered’s Madhur Jha assesses how the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the current energy shock could challenge AI optimism. The bank highlights near-term risks to semiconductor input supplies and longer-term risks to AI investment and demand.Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
RBA: Rate hike timing questions persist – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists reiterate their view that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will likely need to raise the cash rate to 4.60% in this cycle. They note that the May policy statement suggests hesitation to hike in June, and expects the RBA minutes to clarify this.Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
China: Recovery stalls as domestic demand weakens – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao notes that China’s post-Q1 recovery lost momentum in April, with industrial output at a three-year low and fixed-asset investment shrinking. Domestic consumption remains fragile as retail sales barely grew and youth unemployment rose.Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
Chinese Yuan: Stimulus hopes as PBoC defends 6.8 – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists judge China’s April data as weak, citing higher Oil prices and soft consumer sentiment. They expect targeted fiscal stimulus focused on infrastructure and see the PBoC remaining cautious on easing.
Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
Japan mulls issuing fresh debt to fund extra budget - Reuters
According to a Reuters report, the Japanese government plans to issue fresh debt as part of its funding for a planned extra budget, a scenario that would undermine the Japanese Yen (JPY) and boost yields on Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs).Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
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