DBS Group Research economist Chua Han Teng expects the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to turn more hawkish as Vietnam’s inflation accelerates and stays above target.

UOB economists Enrico Tanuwidjaja and Vincentius Ming Shen highlight that Indonesia’s 1Q26 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) beat expectations at 5.61% year-on-year, driven by government spending, household consumption and investment.

ING’s Deepali Bhargava highlights that Philippine Consumer Price Index (CPI) has jumped to a three‑year high, driven mainly by broad‑based food and fuel‑related pressures, and now looks set to average above 8% in 2Q.

DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao analyses recent Indian state election results, highlighting the BJP’s (Bharatiya Janata Party) historic gains in West Bengal and a third-term win in Assam, alongside shifts in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) economist Nathan Janzen notes that higher Oil and Gold exports pushed Canada’s trade balance back into surplus in March, even as non-energy exports remain under pressure from U.S. tariffs.

New Zealand GDT Price Index: 1.5% vs -2.7%

The number of job openings in the United States (US) printed at 6.866 million in March, down from the revised 6.922 million in February, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in its Job Openings & Labor Turnover (JOLTS) report on Tuesday.

France Budget Balance dipped from previous €-32.12B to €-42.9B in March

United States RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM) above forecasts (42) in May: Actual (42.6)

Economic activity in the US service sector lost some momentum in April, with the ISM Services PMI easing to 53.6 from 54.0 in the previous month, coming in below analysts' expectations.

United States New Home Sales (MoM) above forecasts (0.668M) in March: Actual (0.682M)

United States New Home Sales (MoM) came in at 0.628M, below expectations (0.668M) in March

United States New Home Sales (MoM) increased to 0.635M in February from previous 0.587M

United States New Home Sales (MoM) registered at 682M above expectations (0.668M) in March

United States JOLTS Job Openings came in at 6.866M, above expectations (6.83M) in March

United States ISM Services Prices Paid unchanged at 70.7 in April

United States ISM Services PMI below forecasts (53.7) in April: Actual (53.6)

United States ISM Services Employment Index up to 48 in April from previous 45.2

United States ISM Services New Orders Index fell from previous 60.6 to 53.5 in April

United States S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 51.7 below forecasts (52) in April

United States S&P Global Services PMI below expectations (51.3) in April: Actual (51)

Societe Generale’s commodity team notes that Brent prices rose nearly 4% on the day the UAE announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, as Hormuz-related tensions overshadowed what would normally be a bearish supply shock.

United States Redbook Index (YoY) climbed from previous 7.7% to 7.8% in May 1

United States Goods Trade Balance dipped from previous $-87.9B to $-88.7B in March

Canada Exports up to $72.77B in March from previous $66.31B

Canada International Merchandise Trade came in at $1.78B, above forecasts ($-2.8B) in March

Canada Imports dipped from previous $72.05B to $70.99B in March

United States Goods and Services Trade Balance above expectations ($-60.5B) in March: Actual ($-60.3B)

TD Securities strategists Prashant Newnaha and Alex Loo highlight that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised the cash rate to 4.35% with a dovish message, viewing risks to inflation and growth as more balanced.

Spain 12-Month Letras Auction increased to 2.635% from previous 2.611%