#Macro

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US-China Summit Fails to Resolve Tariff Standoff, Keeping Trade War Risks Alive

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

The US-China summit ended with no trade breakthrough, renewing tariff fears and clouding the outlook for global equities and key currency pairs.

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Brazil Sees Above-Target Inflation for Longer on Iran War

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

Brazil's government sees inflation staying above the 3% target for longer due to the Iran war's impact on commodity prices, forcing a…

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Trump Taps Kevin Warsh to Lead Fed, Swearing-In Set for Friday

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

Trump’s appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair signals a potential hawkish tilt, with swearing-in on Friday set to influence dollar, Treasury…

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Andy Burnham's Brexit Dilemma Rattles UK Bond Markets Amid Makerfield By-Election

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

UK bond markets react to Andy Burnham's Brexit dilemma ahead of the Makerfield by-election, driving gilt yields higher and weighing on the…

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Iran Unveils Bitcoin-Backed Maritime Insurance for Hormuz Shipping

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

Iran's launch of a bitcoin-backed maritime insurance scheme for the Strait of Hormuz signals a new sanctions-evasion vector using cryptocurrency, potentially easing…

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European Equity Rally Unravels as Anxiety Drives Sharp Sell-Off Across the Region

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

The European equity rally unraveled as anxiety took hold, driving a sharp decline in the Euro Stoxx 50 and weighing heavily on…

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Inflation Fears Drag US Futures Lower, Risk Aversion Spreads

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

US futures slipped in pre-market trading as renewed inflation fears gripped markets, pushing investors toward safe-haven assets and triggering broad-based risk-off sentiment…

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Starmer Declines to Set Departure Date, Deepening UK Political Uncertainty

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

Starmer’s refusal to announce a departure date amplifies UK political uncertainty, weighing on the pound, London stocks, and gilts as markets price…

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Chile Mortgage Rates Hit Four-Year Low, Offering Relief to Ailing Housing Sector

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

Chilean mortgage rates plunge to a 4-year low, sparking a relief rally in stocks and the peso as the real estate crisis…

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Hungary Central Bank Governor Won't Block Euro Adoption Plans

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

Hungary's central bank governor pledged not to hinder the Magyar euro adoption plan, removing a key barrier and boosting prospects for forint…

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Trump Warns Tehran as Iran Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears, Oil Supply Risks

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

Iran tensions and Trump’s Tehran warning ignite inflation fears and oil supply disruption risks, rattling global markets.

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4,000-Acre AI Hub: US-Philippines Move Fast on Chip Infrastructure

May 18, 2026 (126 days ago)

The U.S.-Philippines fast-tracked 4,000-acre AI hub is set to drive semiconductor and data center demand, reinforcing strategic tech alliances in Southeast Asia.

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