MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Higher On Israel-Iran Headlines

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• NEW INTELLIGENCE SUGGESTS ISRAEL IS PREPARING POSSIBLE STRIKE ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES, US OFFICIALS SAY - CNN 
• TRUMP LOSES PATIENCE WITH SALT DEMAND AS TAX BILL FACES SNAG - BBG 
• DALY SAYS FED HAS TIME TO BE PATIENT ON RATES - MNI BRIEF 
• JAPAN APRIL EXPORTS RISE; CAR EXPORTS DROP - MNI BRIEF 

Fig 1: Oil Benchmarks Firmer 

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg/Refinitiv. 

UK

TRADE (BBG): “UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will hold talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week, as the two countries continue to finalize the details of an agreement to cut tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration.” 

ISRAEL (BBC): “The UK has suspended talks on a trade deal with Israel, summoned the country's ambassador and imposed fresh sanctions on West Bank settlers, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the military escalation in Gaza "morally unjustifiable".”

EU

GERMANY (MNI INTERVIEW): German Defence Drive Brings Eurobonds Closer

TRADE (BBC): “The European Union has proposed a two-euro flat fee on billions of small parcels sent directly to people's homes, which mainly come from China at the moment.”

UKRAINE (BBC): “Italy has backed President Donald Trump's suggestion the Vatican might mediate talks on negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, while he appears keen to step back from the process himself.”

US (POLITICO): “Business travel bookings from Europe to the United States crashed by more than a quarter in April compared to the same month in 2024, a sign of the widening collapse of positive views of America under Donald Trump.”

GERMANY (POLITICO): “A leaked internal paper from Germany’s economy ministry, first reported by Handelsblatt, reveals mounting concern that the European Commission could block a subsidized electricity price for energy-intensive industries — one of the new coalition government’s flagship projects.”

ISRAEL (POLITICO): “The EU will review its political and economic agreement between Israel and the European Union over the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza, Kaja Kallas said Tuesday.”

US

FED (MNI BRIEF): Three Federal Reserve officials said Tuesday a proposal for the FOMC to publish economic scenarios and reaction functions in a quarterly report may be confusing and difficult to accomplish practically. Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke presented the idea at a Fed conference on its policymaking framework last week.    

FED (MNI BRIEF): Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Mary Daly said Tuesday monetary policy is well positioned to wait for more clarity on how the economy will fare under the Trump administration's tariffs and other policy shifts. 

FED (MNI BRIEF): U.S. businesses' ability to front-run President Trump's tariffs and maintain status quo while trade policies fluctuate may be nearing an end, meaning pricing and workforce changes could be coming soon, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said Tuesday.  

FED (MNI): The Federal Reserve is well positioned to navigate material changes in the economic outlook as they become apparent, and should wait and see how the U.S. outlook and risks evolve, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said Tuesday. 

FED (MNI INTERVIEW): Fed Facing Stagflation Risk- Ex-NY Fed Adviser

APPROVAL RATINGS (RTRS): “President Donald Trump's approval rating ticked slightly lower this week to 42%, matching the lowest level of his new term as Americans kept a dour view of his handling of the U.S. economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.”

FISCAL (BBG):  "President Donald Trump is growing frustrated with demands to significantly boost the cap on the state and local tax deduction, according to a senior administration official, signaling a deadlock as Republicans aim to quickly pass a giant tax-cut bill." 

OTHER 

MIDDLE EAST (CNN): The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.

JAPAN (MNI BRIEF): Japan’s exports rose for a seventh consecutive month in April, climbing 2.0% year-on-year, although the pace slowed from March’s 4.0% increase, data from the Ministry of Finance showed Wednesday. 

TARIFFS (BBG): "Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Group of Seven countries have started discussing tariffs on oversupplied, low-value Chinese products."

CHINA 

INTEREST RATES (SECURITIES DAILY): “The People’s Bank of China is expected to cut interest rates further in the second half given external uncertainties, said Wang Qing, analyst at Gold Credit Rating.” 

FISCAL (21ST CENTURY HERALD): “China’s national general public budget revenue reached CNY8.06 trillion between January and April, down 0.4% y/y, but narrowing from the 0.7% fall in Q1, data from the Ministry of Finance showed.” 

SHIPPING (YICAI): “The Shanghai Port U.S. West Line for mid-June shipment has reached USD9,100 per 40-foot container, a sharp increase from the USD2,250 offered in early May, Yicai news outlet reported, citing industry insiders.” 

CHINA MARKETS 

MNI: PBOC Net Injects CNY65 Bln via OMO Wednesday

MNI (BEIJING) - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted CNY157 billion via 7-day reverse repos, with the rate unchanged at 1.40%. The operation led to a net injection of CNY65 billion after offsetting the maturities of CNY92 billion today, according to Wind Information. 

• The seven-day weighted average interbank repo rate for depository institutions (DR007) fell to 1.5202% at 10:08 am local time from the close of 1.5856% on Tuesday.
• The CFETS-NEX money-market sentiment index, measuring interbank money-market liquidity, closed at 45 on Tuesday, compared with the close of 50 on Monday. A higher reading points to tighter liquidity condition, with 50 representing an equilibrium.

MNI: PBOC Sets Yuan Parity Higher At 7.1937 Weds; +0.33% Y/Y

MNI (BEIJING) - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) set the dollar-yuan central parity rate higher at 7.1937 on Wednesday, compared with 7.1931 set on Tuesday. The fixing was estimated at 7.2181 by Bloomberg survey today.

MARKET DATA

NEW ZEALAND APRIL TRADE SURPLUS NZ$1.426B; MAR. NZ$0.794B
NEW ZEALAND APRIL 12-MONTHS YTD TRADE DEFICIT NZ$4.81B; MAR. NZ$6.25B

AUSTRALIA APRIL WESTPAC LEADING INDEX -0.01% M/M; MAR. -0.15%

JAPAN APRIL ADJUSTED TRADE DEFICIT Y408.91B; EST. –Y225.6B; MAR. -Y291.7B
JAPAN APRIL TRADE BALANCE -Y115.8B; EST. +Y215.3B YEN; MAR. –Y291.7B
JAPAN APRIL EXPORTS +2.0% Y/Y; EST. 2.5%; MAR. +4.0%
JAPAN APRIL IMPORTS -2.2% Y/Y; EST. -4.2%; MAR. +1.8%

SOUTH KOREA MAY FIRST 20 DAYS TRADE DEFICIT $253M
SOUTH KOREA MAY FIRST 20 DAYS IMPORTS -2.5% Y/Y; PRIOR -11.8%
SOUTH KOREA MAY FIRST 20 DAYS EXPORTS -2.4% Y/Y; PRIOR -5.2%

MARKETS

US TSYS: Asia Wrap - Yields Extend Higher

TYM5 has traded higher within a range of 110-00 to 110-10+ during the Asia-Pacific session. It last changed hands at 110-0, down 0-06 from the previous close.

• The US 2-year yield has edged higher, dealing around 3.977%, up 0.01 from its close.
• The US 10-year yield has extended higher, dealing around 4.507%, up 0.02 from its close.
• “Donald Trump is losing patience with demands to raise a draft SALT cap past $30,000, a person familiar said. But some House Republicans still plan to oppose the bill unless their changes are made.”(BBG)
• “There is a clear narrative building on Wednesday in Asia as long-end bond futures extend losses, which is helping to undermine US equity contracts. While it isn’t yet a full repeat of the “Sell America” theme, there is broad weakness developing for the greenback.”(BBG)
• The 10-year found sellers again back towards 4.40% overnight. Asia is having another look back above 4.50% in our session, a sustained break above 4.55/60% needed to see another round of selling targeting the 4.75% area. Support seen back towards 4.35/40%, dips back towards here should see supply emerge once more.
• Data/Events : MBA Mortgage applications, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin , Fed Governor Michelle Bowman to participate in a “Fed Listens” event

JGBS: Bear-Steepener Extends, 30YY Hits 3.20%, BOJ Noguchi Talks Tomorrow

JGB futures are weaker, -8 compared to the settlement levels, after dealing in a relatively narrow range in today’s Tokyo session. 

• (Financial Times) -- 'Yields on the longest-dated Japanese government bonds surged to record highs on Tuesday after a dismal debt auction added to investor fears of a lack of demand."
• (Reuters) - "BOJ urged to boost bond buying in wake of spike in super-long yields "  http://reut.rs/3S9aspw
• Cash US tsys have extended yesterday's bear-steepener, with yields 1-3bps higher, in today's Asia-Pac session.
• Cash JGBs have bear-steepened across benchmarks, with yields flat to 7bps higher. The benchmark 20-year yield is 3.5bps higher at 2.571% after yesterday's poor auction.
• The JGB 30-year yield had extended higher earlier to print 3.204% up 0.09 on the day. This is starting to look pretty ugly. At what level do the Japanese Lifers sell US assets and repatriate funds to buy this? This has implications for both US stocks and bonds.
• Swap rates are 1bp lower to 9bps higher, with a steeper curve.
• Tomorrow, the local calendar will see Jibun Bank PMIs (P), Core Machine Orders and International Investment Flow data alongside a speech from BOJ Board Noguchi in Miyazaki.

AUSSIE BONDS: Cheaper, 70bps Of Easing Priced By YE, RBA Hauser Speech Tomorrow

ACGBs (YM -2.0 & XM -5.0) are weaker and near Sydney session lows on a data-light session.

• (AFR) “Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock says the prospect of another leg-up in property values will not deter her from lowering interest rates, as economists argue housing has become so expensive that any future price upswing will be modest.” (See link)
• Cash US tsys have extended yesterday's bear-steepener, with yields flat to 2bps higher, in today's Asia-Pac session.
• Cash ACGBs are 1-5bps cheaper with the AU-US 10-year yield differential -6bps.
• The bills strip is mixed with late whites outperforming, with pricing -3 to +2.
• RBA-dated OIS pricing is flat to slightly softer across meetings today as the market continues to digest yesterday’s dovish tilt from the RBA. RBA-dated OIS pricing is now 8-20bps softer than yesterday’s pre-RBA levels.
• A 25bp rate cut in July is given a 68% probability, with a cumulative 70bps of easing priced by year-end.
• Tomorrow, the local calendar will see S&P Global PMIs (P) and a speech from RBA Hauser.
• The AOFM plans to sell A$800mn of the 2.75% 21 November 2028 bond on Friday.

BONDS: Modest Bear-Steepener, Budget Tomorrow

NZGBs closed near cheaps, showing a modest bear-steepener, with benchmark yields 1-3bps higher. 

• Swap rates closed 2-3bps lower, with implied swap spreads tighter.
• The RBNZ has released its first official business expectations survey for Q2 2025 after trialling it over H2 2024. It found that inflation expectations rose across time horizons from 1-year to 10-years. Data released last week also showed an increase for Q2.
• The RBNZ decision is to be announced on May 28 and it is likely to cut rates 25bp but rising inflation expectations may make its tone more cautious.
• RBNZ dated OIS pricing closed little changed across meetings. 25bps of easing is priced for May, with a cumulative 64bps by November 2025.
• Tomorrow, the local calendar will see the Budget.
• “New Zealan’d budget update is likely to project a slower near-term fiscal consolidation path as a weaker economy weighs on revenues. The half-year economic and fiscal update projected GDP growth of 0.5% in fiscal 2024-25. We forecast the economy is on track to contract 0.8%. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand projects a 0.9% contraction.” (per BBG)
• On Friday, the NZ Treasury plans to sell NZ$250mn of the 3.00% Apr-29 bond, NZ$150mn of the 3.50% Apr-33 bond and NZ$50mn of the 1.75% May-41 bond.

FOREX: FX Wrap - USD Breaking Down

The BBDXY has had a range of 1217.80 - 1222.27 in the Asia-Pac session, it is currently trading around 1218. Ministry of Finance data shows the Chinese government deficit tipped CNY2.6tn in the year to April. This deficit is one of the largest on record and represented a 50% increase year on year. “The BOE may relax post-crisis rules that forced banks to separate retail and investment arms. HSBC, NatWest and Lloyds asked Chancellor Rachel Reeves last month to abolish ring-fencing, saying it made the British banking industry less competitive.”(BBG)

• EUR/USD -  Asian range 1.1281 - 1.1340, Asia is currently trading 1.1230.The market is still expected to use dips as a buying opportunity and dips back towards 1.10 should see buyers remerge. Can it find upward momentum again ?
• GBP/USD - Asian range 1.3381 - 1.3435, Asia is currently dealing around 1.3430. Decent demand for GBP all through the Asian session has seen it break above 1.3400. The GBP is back to testing Pivotal Weekly Resistance in the 1.3500 area.
• USD/CNH - Asian range 7.2040 - 7.2198, the USD/CNY fix printed 7.1937. Asia is currently dealing around 7.2050. Sellers should be found on a bounce back towards the 7.2400 area again.
• Cross asset : SPX -0.38%, Gold $3305, US 10-Year 4.50%, BBDXY 1218, Crude oil $63.14

• Data/Events :  MBA Mortgage applications, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin , Fed Governor Michelle Bowman to participate in a “Fed Listens” event.

  Fig 1: GBP/USD Spot Weekly Chart

  

  Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg
   

JPY: Asia Wrap - USD/JPY Breaking Support

The Asia-Pac range has been 143.73 - 144.61, Asia is currently trading around 143.75. USD/JPY has been under pressure from the open and remained so all through our session as the USD took another leg lower across the board.

• (Financial Times) -- ‘Yields on the longest-dated Japanese government bonds surged to record highs on Tuesday after a dismal debt auction added to investor fears of a lack of demand.”
• Reuters - “BOJ urged to boost bond buying in wake of spike in super-long yields “reut.rs/3S9aspw
• The JGB 30-Year yield extended higher again to print 3.201% up 0.09 on the day. This is starting to look pretty ugly, at what level do the Japanese Lifers sell US assets and repatriate funds to buy this? This has implications for both US stocks and bonds.
• USD/JPY is breaking through its support and the price action is interesting considering the bounce we have had in stocks recently.
• The price action shows the market is still more comfortable selling rallies. If we close down at these levels on the day focus will turn once more to the pivotal 140.00 area.

• Options : Closest significant option expiries for NY cut, based on DTCC data: 145.50($1.03b May 20), 145.00($789.7m May 20) , Upcoming Strikes : 145.00($2b May 23),144.00($1.37b May 23), 140.00(1.67b May 23)

  Fig 1 : USD/JPY Spot Daily Chart

  

  Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg

AUD: Asia wrap - Pushes Higher In Asia

The AUD/USD has had a range of 0.6417 - 0.6452 in the Asia- Pac session, it is currently trading around 0.6445. The USD has come under pressure straight from the opening this morning and has remained heavy across the board all through our session. If you want to express a short in the AUD the crosses look a better way to do it.

• Bloomberg - “Australia’s hefty A$1.2b sale of December 2035 debt went off with decent demand metrics. That underscores that the concerns swirling around Japanese and US government bonds at the longer end don’t really resonate for the South Pacific economy given its cleaner fiscal fundamentals.”
• MNI - Expectations of sustained strong pricing at auctions proved accurate, with the latest round of ACGB Dec-35 supply seeing the weighted average yield print 0.55bp through prevailing mids (per Yieldbroker).
• The AUD/USD has seen a decent bounce today, price action against the USD is pretty impressive considering what was thrown at it yesterday. First target looks to be the highs just above 0.6500, a sustained break above here would signal the potential for a larger move higher.
• Expect buyers to be around on dips while the support in the AUD holds, a close back below 0.6300/50 is needed to negate the newly formed uptrend.
• Options : Closest significant option expiries for NY cut, based on DTCC data: 0.6380(AUD300m), Upcoming Strikes : 0.6375(AUD483.6m May 23), 0.6550(AUD480.3m May 23)

• AUD/JPY - Today's range 92.56 - 92.90, it is trading currently around 92.65. Decent demand seen towards the 92.50 area where it holds again in our session. A sustained close back below 91.50/92.00 is needed to turn the focus back towards the lows again.

  Fig 1: AUD/USD spot Daily Chart

  

  Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg

NZD: Asia Wrap - A Weak USD Helps The Kiwi Get Wings

The NZD/USD had a range of 0.5919 - 0.5950 in the Asia-Pac session, going into the London open trading around 0.5945. The USD has come under pressure straight from the opening this morning and has remained heavy across the board all through our session the NZD has benefited from this.

• MNI - RBNZ: " Business expectations for annual CPI inflation increased across all time horizons. Mean one-year-ahead annual inflation expectations increased from 2.25% to 2.44%. Mean two-year-ahead inflation expectations increased from 2.47% to 2.54%. Mean five-year-ahead and ten-year-ahead inflation expectations increased to 3.06% and 3.94%, respectively. "
• MNI China Press - "The Shanghai Port U.S. West Line for mid-June shipment has reached USD9,100 per 40-foot container, a sharp increase from the USD2,250 offered in early May, Yicai news outlet reported, citing industry insiders.”
• The NZD/USD has been bid all of our session as the USD extended its sell-off after the NZD found some decent demand sub 0.5900 overnight
• The NZD now seems to be comfortable in a 0.5800/0.6050 range and awaits a catalyst to provide the impetus to break-out.
• The support back towards 0.5800 has held very well, and while this continues to hold expect buyers to be around on dips. The first target is the highs just above 0.6000, a break above here could signal a bigger move higher is about to unfold.
• Options : Closest significant option expiries for NY cut, based on DTCC data: 0.5875(NZD349.6m), Upcoming Strikes : 0.5705(NZD805.1m May 23), 0.6150(NZD356.1m May 23), 0.5980(NZD513.4m May26)

• AUD/NZD range for the session has been 1.0833 - 1.0851, currently trading 1.0840. The Cross has found some supply just above 1.0900, support is seen back towards 1.0800. A sustained break above 1.0920 is needed to turn the focus higher, until then expect supply on bounces.

  Fig 1: NZD/USD Spot Daily Chart

  

  Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg

ASIA STOCKS: KOSPI and TAIEX Lead

The broader sentiment for Asia's major bourses today was positive with the best performers the KOSPI and the TAIEX.  Both market have enjoyed a turnaround in fortune in recent weeks as strong inflows have been enjoyed.  Taiwan for example as experienced over $7bn of inflows in May alone and the Korea $750m.  

• China's major bourses were all positive today with the CSI 300 leading the way, up +0.68%, the Hang Seng up +0.53%, Shanghai up +0.38% and Shenzhen up a mere +0.09%.
• The KOSPI had a very strong day rising +1.06% to take returns into positive for the week.  
• The TAIEX is up +1.03% today yet after strong falls on Monday remains behind for the week.  
• The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI is having a weak period at present and is down for a fifth day in a row, by -0.28%.
• The Jakarta Composite's strong period continues up +0.67%, ahead of the Central Bank decision today.  
• In Singapore, the FTSE Straits Times fell -0.35% and the PSEi in the Philippines was flat.
• India's NIFTY 50 has had a strong start to the trading day rising +0.53% after three days of losses.  

OIL: Geopolitical Concerns Driving Prices Again

Oil prices are higher today following a CNN report that US intelligence believes that Israel is considering an attack on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure but it is yet to make a decision which is likely to depend on the outcome of US-Iran talks. WTI is up 1.7% to $63.07, holding above resistance at $62.90, after spiking to $64.19 early in the APAC session. Brent is also 1.7% higher at $66.48 but made its intraday high of $66.63 more recently, above the 50-day EMA. The weaker greenback is also providing support (BBDXY USD index -0.4%).

• CNN says that “there is deep disagreement within the US government” about the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran. The US has seen Israeli movement of “air munitions and the completion of an air exercise”. Oil continues to be sensitive to a deterioration in the already fraught situation in the Middle East. Iran would retaliate if Israel attacked.
• Markets had been monitoring progress of US-Iran talks, which are scheduled to continue on the weekend in Rome, to see if sanctions are likely to be eased allowing it to increase its crude exports. A possible threat from Israel is likely to make discussions even more difficult.
• The EU imposed new sanctions on Russia targeting financial intermediaries and its shadow oil tankers following what it deemed an unsuccessful call between Trump and Putin this week. Trump believes more sanctions will only push Russia away from negotiations.
• Bloomberg reported that another 2.5mn barrels were added in the US, according to people familiar with the API data. However, gasoline stocks fell 3.24mn and distillate 1.4mn suggesting still robust demand. The official EIA data is out later today.
• Later the Fed’s Barkin and Bowman and ECB’s Lane appear. The ECB’s May Financial Stability Review is published. UK April CPI is released and likely to show impacts from government policy changes.

GOLD: Bullion Finds Support From Middle East Concerns

After falling almost 2% on Tuesday, gold prices are moderately higher during today’s APAC session on concerns over a deterioration in the situation in the Middle East following CNN reports that Israel is considering a strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Bullion has range traded though reaching a high of $3314.69 followed by a low of $3285.50 and is now 0.4% higher at $3304.50/oz to be little changed in May. 

• Technicals continue to be consistent with a corrective bear cycle, but today gold held above initial resistance at $3256.6, 20-day EMA, opening up $3347.5, 9 May high. Moody’s downgrade of US sovereign debt has encouraged flight-to-quality buying this week. Initial support is at $3121.0, 15 May low.
• Apparently Israel is yet to decide on whether to attack Iran and the likelihood looks to depend on what it thinks of US-Iran nuclear talks, as it won’t be happy if Iran retains any ability to refine uranium, according to CNN.
• Equities are generally stronger with the Hang Seng up 0.5% and KOSPI +1.0% but S&P e-mini down 0.4%. Silver is off its intraday low of $32.93 but is currently little changed on the day at $33.08. Oil is higher with WTI up 1.9% to $63.21. Copper is +0.7% and iron ore just under $100/t. The USD index is down 0.4%.
• Later the Fed’s Barkin and Bowman and ECB’s Lane appear. The ECB’s May Financial Stability Review is published. UK April CPI is released and likely to show impacts from government policy changes.

UP TODAY (TIMES GMT/LOCAL) 

Date	GMT/Local	Impact	Country	Event
21/05/2025	0600/0700	***	GB	Consumer inflation report
21/05/2025	0900/1000	**	GB	Gilt Outright Auction Result
21/05/2025	1100/0700	**	US	MBA Weekly Applications Index
21/05/2025	1430/1030	**	US	DOE Weekly Crude Oil Stocks
21/05/2025	1600/1800		EU	ECB's Lane at Monpol Panel Discussion
21/05/2025	1615/1215		US	Richmond Fed's Tom Barkin, Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman
21/05/2025	1620/1220		US	Fed Governor Michelle Bowman
21/05/2025	1700/1300	**	US	US Treasury Auction Result for 20 Year Bond
22/05/2025	2300/0900	***	AU	Judo Bank Flash Australia PMI
22/05/2025	2350/0850	*	JP	Machinery orders
22/05/2025	0030/0930	**	JP	Jibun Bank Flash Japan PMI
22/05/2025	0600/0700	***	GB	Public Sector Finances
22/05/2025	0645/0845	**	FR	Manufacturing Sentiment
22/05/2025	0715/0915	**	FR	S&P Global Services PMI (p)
22/05/2025	0715/0915	**	FR	S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (p)
22/05/2025	0730/0930	**	DE	S&P Global Services PMI (p)
22/05/2025	0730/0930	**	DE	S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (p)
22/05/2025	0800/1000	***	DE	IFO Business Climate Index
22/05/2025	0800/1000	**	EU	S&P Global Services PMI (p)
22/05/2025	0800/1000	**	EU	S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (p)
22/05/2025	0800/1000	**	EU	S&P Global Composite PMI (p)
22/05/2025	0830/0930	***	GB	S&P Global Manufacturing PMI flash
22/05/2025	0830/0930	***	GB	S&P Global Services PMI flash
22/05/2025	0830/0930	***	GB	S&P Global Composite PMI flash
22/05/2025	1000/1100	**	GB	CBI Industrial Trends
22/05/2025	1050/1150		GB	BOE's Breeden On Climate Panel
22/05/2025	1100/1200		GB	BOE's Dhingra On UK Productivity Panel
22/05/2025	1130/1330		EU	ECB April Minutes Released
22/05/2025	1200/0800		US	Richmond Fed's Tom Barkin
22/05/2025	1230/0830	***	US	Jobless Claims
22/05/2025	1230/0830	**	US	WASDE Weekly Import/Export
22/05/2025	1230/0830	*	CA	Industrial Product and Raw Material Price Index
22/05/2025	1230/1330		GB	BOE's Pill At MonPol Conference (Text 16:30BST)
22/05/2025	1300/1500	**	BE	BNB Business Confidence
22/05/2025	1345/0945	***	US	S&P Global Manufacturing Index (Flash)
22/05/2025	1345/0945	***	US	S&P Global Services Index (flash)