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  • OECD forecasts BOJ short-term policy rate will reach 2% by late 2027, lifting market expectations of tighter Japanese monetary policy.
  • BOJ policy meeting scheduled for June 15-16 now faces higher market rate expectations.
  • Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join President Trump's May 14-15 China delegation, signaling US tech-business engagement amid AI export controls.
  • Ascentage Pharma will present 17 clinical updates at the European Hematology Association congress, highlighting progress in CML and CLL drug candidates.
  • Swatch Group's stock has reversed from 2025 lows with bullish technicals, implying a pragmatic mid-term long trade opportunity.

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UK Gilts Climb After Starmer Vows to Stay on as Labour Leader

UK Gilts Climb After Starmer Vows to Stay on as Labour Leader

UK government bond yields fell on Friday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to remain leader of the Labour Party despite heavy losses in local elections. Ten-year gilts dropped 5 basis points to 4.90%. Across the Eurozone, German bunds were little changed while Italian and French 10-year yields moved modestly lower. Additional local election…

Goolsbee: Labor Market Holds Steady as Inflation Pressures Rise

Goolsbee: Labor Market Holds Steady as Inflation Pressures Rise

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said April employment figures point to a labor market that is steady though not robust, while inflation has moved in an unfavorable direction recently. He warned that price pressures are not limited to energy and that the central bank is assessing whether an energy-driven shock will persist.

Tinubu's Economic Changes Drive 66% Jump in Nigerian Markets

Tinubu's Economic Changes Drive 66% Jump in Nigerian Markets

Nigerian financial assets have rallied strongly across equities, government bonds and the currency after President Bola Tinubu implemented sweeping economic reforms. The stock index has surged 66% in dollar terms year-to-date and almost 200% over 12 months, while credit-rating upgrades and rising oil receipts have helped restore market confidence.

Goldman Sachs BDC NAV Falls 3.7% as Mark-Downs and Non-Accruals Rise

Goldman Sachs BDC NAV Falls 3.7% as Mark-Downs and Non-Accruals Rise

Goldman Sachs BDC reported a quarter-over-quarter decline in net asset value per share to $12.17 at the end of March, a drop of about 3.7%. Management cited increased unrealized losses and portfolio mark-downs driven largely by market spread widening and borrower-specific events, with a notable portion tied to legacy loans underwritten before March…

Stifel Sees Rebound Potential for Shake Shack Despite Near-Term Headwinds

Stifel Sees Rebound Potential for Shake Shack Despite Near-Term Headwinds

Stifel upgraded Shake Shack to Buy from Hold after a steep selloff, arguing the stock's current valuation and operational initiatives create an attractive long-term entry point despite soft first-quarter results and weak April traffic. The firm trimmed its price target to $85 from $105 but highlighted prospects for margin improvement, unit expansio…

Micron Supercycle: Why I'm Still Long and Where I'll Take Profits

Micron Supercycle: Why I'm Still Long and Where I'll Take Profits

Micron's business just moved from cyclical to structural thanks to AI-driven demand for HBM and SSDs. Revenue and margins are explosive, valuation looks rich on some metrics but reasonable against runaway top-line growth. This trade idea lays out a clear long position with entry at $720, a stop at $600 and a primary target at $900 over a multimonth…

SoundHound AI Shares Drop After Q1 Results and Guidance Reaffirmation

SoundHound AI Shares Drop After Q1 Results and Guidance Reaffirmation

SoundHound AI shares tumbled after the company reported Q1 2026 results that, while showing strong year-over-year top-line growth, highlighted continued cash outflows and pressured margins. Management maintained full-year revenue guidance rather than raising it, and the announced LivePerson deal added integration risk, prompting analyst price-targe…

Rocket Lab Shares Leap After Record Quarter and Major Contract Wins

Rocket Lab Shares Leap After Record Quarter and Major Contract Wins

Rocket Lab USA shares jumped sharply in morning trading after the company released first-quarter 2026 results that beat expectations and disclosed sizeable contract awards, while management issued bullish revenue guidance for the second quarter. The combination of stronger-than-expected sales, a rapidly expanding backlog and fresh analyst upgrades …

NetScout Upgrade: Q4 Surprise and FY27 Setup Make This a Tactical Long

NetScout Upgrade: Q4 Surprise and FY27 Setup Make This a Tactical Long

NetScout delivered a surprise Q4 and is showing fundamentals that justify an upgrade to positive. Valuation looks reasonable on a cash-flow basis, and key catalysts - product leadership, rising market demand for deep observability, and improving guidance - could push shares higher over the next 3-6 months. Trade plan included with entry, stop, and …