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Netherlands 10 Year Government Bond Yield increased to 3.24%, the highest since October 2023. Over the past 4 weeks, Netherlands 10Y Bond Yield gained 14.34 basis points, and in the last 12 months, it increased 42.95 basis points.

Netherlands 10Y Bond Yield Hits 30-month High

The South African rand weakened toward 16.7 per USD, the lowest level since early May, pressured by a stronger dollar and falling prices of key precious metals, amid Middle East conflict risks. Oil prices rose, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively disrupted, and President Trump has intensified rhetoric on Iran as hopes for a swift resolution fade. Domestically, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has made clear it will not deviate from its 3% inflation target, despite a fresh global oil shock that risks pushing prices higher. The central bank is set to face a tough call at its end-May meeting as the inflation outlook is becoming more uncertain. Inflation ticked up to 3.1% in March from 3% in February, though April’s reading is expected to reflect higher fuel prices. The SARB is likely to skip a rate hike in May, while monitoring potential second-round effects. On the political front, President Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed scrutiny through a parliamentary impeachment process.

South African Rand at Over 1-Week Low

Macau's economy expanded 7.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, easing from 7.6% growth in the last quarter of 2025 and confirming preliminary estimates. The expansion marked the fourth consecutive quarter of economic growth, supported primarily by strong external demand and a 13.7% increase in tourist arrivals, benefiting from the Lunar New Year holiday and a series of festive activities. Overall export services increased 12.8%, supported by gaming services exports (13%) and other tourism services (17.5%). Meanwhile, domestic demand growth was supported by strong growth in private consumption (3.4%), imports (4%) and changes in inventory (23.5%). However, gross fixed capital formation contracted sharply by 21.0%, reflecting weaker investment activity across both the private sector (-33.8%) and the public sector (-11.4%).

Macau GDP Growth Confirmed at 7.1%

The trade deficit in India widened to $28.4 billion in April of 2026 from $27.1 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year, the highest on record for the period and above estimates of a $27 billion gap amid a surge in imports. Imports jumped by 10% annually to $71.9 billion, the highest on record for the period, lifted by the surge in oil, fuel, and coal prices due to the war in the Middle East. The jump in foreign purchases continued to pressure the rupee, forcing the RBI to tame the currency's decline. Meanwhile, higher goods prices also lifted exports, with foreign sales rising 13.8% to $41.6 billion, the second highest reading on record and the highest for the period.

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