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Equities: Tech rotation holds despite risk-off tone – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes that global equities fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and Stoxx 600 off 1% on Iran-related headlines. The session was characterized as de-risking, with most sectors lower except tech and energy.
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Tue, May 5
IMF’s Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that inflation is already picking up and the global economy could face a “much worse outcome” if the war in the Middle East drags into 2027 and oil prices hit about $125 a barrel, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Fxstreet
Tue, May 5
Canadian Dollar strengthens as Iran–US tensions lift crude oil prices
The USD/CAD pair edges lower to near 1.3620 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Escalating tensions in the Middle East after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reports missiles and drone threats from Iran underpin the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD).
Indonesia: Stable inflation outlook with oil risks – UOB
UOB’s Enrico Tanuwidjaja and Vincentius Ming Shen note Indonesia’s April inflation slowed to 2.42% year-on-year, below expectations but within Bank Indonesia’s (BI) target. They highlight post-holiday normalization, contained energy inflation thanks to subsidized fuel, and steady core inflation.Fxstreet
Mon, May 4
ECB’s Nagel: June rate hike may be warranted if the inflation outlook does not improve
Joachim Nagel, member of the European Central Bank (ECB) and President of the Bundesbank, spoke in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on Monday. He said that the longer the Middle East conflict lasts, the greater the risk of high inflation will reimain without ECB intervention.
Fxstreet
Mon, May 4
Taiwan: Growth momentum and LNG risks – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Ma Tieying upgrades Taiwan’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.4% from 7.0%, citing stronger-than-expected AI-driven exports and resilient ICT demand. The report notes robust first-quarter GDP and expects quarterly growth to moderate later in 2026.Fxstreet
Mon, May 4
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