ICYMI - Euro area GDP weakest in 9 quarters, jobs slow, industry falls sharpest in 2 years.Euro area Q1 GDP confirmed at 0.1%Q/Q, the joint-weakest in nine quarters, as industrial output posted its steepest quarterly fall in two years and employment growth slowed sharply. A very bleak day for data from Europe on Wednesday ICYMI.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Breakout Build Toward Higher Targets.Natural gas consolidates near the 50-day moving average as short-term support holds, with bullish wedge breakout structure pointing toward higher Fibonacci and trend-based targets.

Malaysia: Manageable subsidy costs and resilient funding – BNP Paribas.Malaysia: Manageable subsidy costs and resilient funding – BNP Paribas

Canadian dollar extends daily losing streak as BoC minutes show patience.The Canadian dollar edged lower for ‌a sixth straight day against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, as the greenback posted broad-based gains and minutes from the Bank of Canada's latest policy decision showed the central bank was ​content to remain on the sidelines.

ECB's Lane: Current energy shock is unfolding in a less demand-supportive environment.ECB's Lane: Current energy shock is unfolding in a less demand-supportive environment

Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, May 14, 2026. Trump in China today..Trump is in China so no doubt we'll get some headlines, 'BIG NEWS coming!", you know the sort of thing, Followed by a nothingburger.

ECB Philip Lane: Oil shock to require rate hikes.ECB Philip Lane: Oil shock to require rate hikes

The Dollar and Metals Are Approaching a Make-or-Break Moment.Today's session feels like one of those pivotal moments where several markets are testing levels that could shape the next major move.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats As Trump Arrives In China.Oil markets are losing ground as traders focus on the upcoming Trump – Xi meeting.

Global oil shock from Iran war may require ECB hikes, Lane says.A global oil shock from the Iran war may well require the European ​Central Bank to raise interest rates ‌to stop higher fuel costs from spreading to wages, expectations and broader prices, the ECB's chief economist Philip ​Lane said on Wednesday.

BoE's Mann says sterling and gilt moves are key for her rate decisions.Bank of England rate setter Catherine Mann ​on Wednesday said the financial ‌landscape was relevant to future rate decisions, when asked about ​recent moves in the ​gilt market driven by political ⁠drama in London.

Indonesia: Fiscal and debt risks with higher US yields – BNP Paribas.Indonesia: Fiscal and debt risks with higher US yields – BNP Paribas

Fed's Kashkari: Inflation too high.Fed's Kashkari: Inflation too high

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Buyers defend 100-day SMA after intervention-driven volatility.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Buyers defend 100-day SMA after intervention-driven volatility

US Dollar Technical Forecast: USD Rebound Pressures Resistance—May Range Breakout in Focus.The US Dollar is attempting to recover after defending a major support zone earlier this month, with price now pressing into resistance near the yearly moving average. The rebound has stabilized near-term momentum, but the broader structure remains vulnerable while below major resistance.

Brazil's government to announce measure to subsidize gasoline, say sources.Brazil's government is set ​to announce on ‌Wednesday an executive order to subsidize gasoline, ​aiming to cushion ​consumers from higher oil ⁠prices driven ​by the Middle East ​conflict, two sources with knowledge of the matter ​told Reuters.

Canadian Dollar holds steady as US inflation boosts US Dollar while Oil cushions CAD.Canadian Dollar holds steady as US inflation boosts US Dollar while Oil cushions CAD

United States 30-Year Bond Auction increased to 5.05% from previous 4.876%.United States 30-Year Bond Auction increased to 5.05% from previous 4.876%

WTI fluctuates below $100 as stalled US-Iran talks keep Hormuz supply fears alive.WTI fluctuates below $100 as stalled US-Iran talks keep Hormuz supply fears alive

Two words could rewrite the Fed: what happens if "maximum employment" gets struck?.Two words could rewrite the Fed: what happens if "maximum employment" gets struck?

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As Producer Prices Rise: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is moving higher as traders focus on inflation risks.

USD/JPY Forecast: Is the yen struggling to sustain its bullish strength?.Recent trading sessions have started to become challenging for the stability of the Japanese yen's strength, as USD/JPY has now posted a three-session bullish streak, with a gain of around 0.8% in the short term. This reflects that the US dollar has begun to recover in strength.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Falls as hot PPI, Starmer turmoil lift the US Dollar.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Falls as hot PPI, Starmer turmoil lift the US Dollar

British Pound falls as hot PPI, Starmer turmoil lift US Dollar.British Pound falls as hot PPI, Starmer turmoil lift US Dollar

Fed's Collins: Prolonged Middle East war creates challenging policy choices.Fed's Collins: Prolonged Middle East war creates challenging policy choices

NY Fed defeats Puerto Rican bank's appeal tied to Venezuela-related cutoff.The Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Wednesday defeated an appeal by a Puerto Rican lender whose access to the ​U.S. central banking system was cut off in a crackdown on lenders ‌with links to Venezuela.

Inflation is buoyant and Trump lands in China – North American Mid-Week Market Update.Mid-Week update for North-American Markets – Markets are all awaiting for new from the meeting between Trump and Xi, with the US President just landing in Beijing in the midst of new inflation highs. Taking a close look at NA index and currency performance combined with a USD/CAD intraday chart to spot what's next for American Markets.

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Continues to Rally as No Real Progress Likely.With the stalemate, and the lack of any real potential progress, one would have to assume that in this market, if there is a pullback, it is likely a buying opportunity.

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Drifts Sideways Early on Wednesday.The natural gas market continues to see lackluster performance, as anticipated this time of year, with the lack of demand for heating or cooling. At this point, it's a market that you are looking to fade rallies in.

US Dollar Forecast: PPI Surge Puts 2026 Fed Hike in Play, USD Catch-Up Trade?.US producer prices surged in April, reinforcing traders' concern that inflation pressure is rebuilding across the supply chain. The headline PPI reading jumped 1.4% on the month and 6.0% from a year earlier, well above both economist estimates and the prior month's pace (0.7% and 4.3% respectively).