May 20, 2026 8:37 am
Key Moments JPMorgan has officially launched its Chase digital retail bank in Germany, making the app available for download and the website operational. Germany becomes Chase’s second European market, following its earlier entry into Britain in 2021. The German offering starts with a free savings account, with additional accounts and products planned for next year. […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 8:19 am
Key Moments: AUD/JPY trades near 112.90 in early European dealings on Wednesday after losing momentum below 113.00. Japan’s Q1 2026 GDP growth of 2.1% annualized and 0.5% quarter-on-quarter exceeds prior readings and forecasts, supporting the JPY. The broader AUD/JPY uptrend remains intact above the 100-day SMA, with key support at 112.45 and resistance at 113.65. […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 6:51 am
Key Moments GBP/USD trades near 1.3390 in Asian hours, extending its decline for a second consecutive session as the US Dollar benefits from risk aversion linked to Middle East tensions. UK unemployment edges up to 5% over the three months to March, from 4.9% in the prior three-month period, while softer wage dynamics give the […]
Read moreMay 20, 2026 6:02 am
Key Moments EUR/USD trades around 1.1600 in Asian hours after modest prior-session losses, with downside risk seen from safe-haven US Dollar demand linked to Middle East tensions. US President Donald Trump threatened to resume strikes on Iran within days, reinforcing risk aversion after Tehran’s proposal to end the US-Israeli conflict. Hawkish European Central Bank commentary […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 2:10 pm
Key Moments Amazon has stopped supporting Kindle e-readers released in 2012 and earlier, blocking new book downloads and software updates after May 20. The company is steering users toward newer models with a 20% device discount and $20 in e-book credits, with current Kindle prices ranging from $110 to $680. Long-time Kindle owners are stockpiling […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 1:23 pm
Key Moments Airbus (EPA:AIR) has instructed thousands of employees to reduce non-industrial spending by 10%, according to three industry sources cited by Reuters. The directive applies to the commercial aircraft division and corporate headquarters and is separate from the existing LEAD cost-saving program. The initiative targets the use of external contractors as supply chain disruptions […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 1:14 pm
Key Moments The palladium market is expected to record a supply shortfall of 376,000 ounces in 2026, marking a fifth consecutive annual deficit. Total palladium demand is forecast to ease by 1% to 9.56 million ounces, with automotive usage projected to be largely unchanged. Overall supply is projected at 9.19 million ounces, with weaker mine […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 12:46 pm
Key Moments XAU/USD trades 0.55% lower around $4,540 during the European session on Tuesday, pressured by steady US yields.
Read moreMay 19, 2026 10:24 am
Key Moments Nvidia is expected to post a 79% year-on-year revenue increase for the April quarter, alongside an 81.8% rise in adjusted profit, according to LSEG data. Competition in AI inference is intensifying as Intel, AMD, Alphabet, and Amazon advance their own chip strategies and custom processors. Nvidia has sharply increased its supply commitments to […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 8:28 am
Key Moments The Norwegian krone strengthened as energy market dynamics continued to support the currency. Commerzbank noted that Norway’s energy exposure remains a key driver of NOK resilience. Oil-linked revenues and strong external balance conditions continue to underpin the krone’s outlook. Norwegian Krone Strengthens on Energy Market Support The Norwegian krone held firm as energy-linked […]
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