Economics 11 May 2026 - 20 May 2026

Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention
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Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention

Bogota Financial Corp. shares rose to $8.40 on Wednesday with just 853 shares traded, after filings showed deposits fell 7.9% to $600.9 million and wholesale borrowings jumped 24.2% to $115.9 million. First-quarter net income dropped to $706,000, while net interest margin improved to 2.20%. Shareholders re-elected two directors and approved executive pay at the May 14 meeting.
May 20, 2026
Ringgit stays close to RM3.97 after U.S. jobs and Iran news push up dollar
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Ringgit stays close to RM3.97 after U.S. jobs and Iran news push up dollar

The ringgit opened at 3.9755/9855 per U.S. dollar on Wednesday, slightly weaker than Tuesday, as strong U.S. jobs data and Middle East tensions pushed investors toward the dollar. The U.S. Dollar Index reached 99.47, its highest since April 7. The ringgit rose against the pound and euro but slipped versus the yen. Brent crude traded at $109.76 a barrel, with analysts warning supply may remain tight.
May 20, 2026
Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America
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Japan’s $1.2 Trillion in US Treasuries Is Now a Market Risk for America

Japanese investors sold a net ¥4.67 trillion ($29.6 billion) in U.S. government and agency debt in the first quarter, the largest pullback since 2022, official data showed. Rising Japanese bond yields, with the 10-year JGB at 2.73%, are drawing funds back home. Japan remains the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, owning $1.239 trillion as of February.
May 18, 2026
South32 drops 5%, Alaska project lifts copper outlook but cost concerns remain
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South32 drops 5%, Alaska project lifts copper outlook but cost concerns remain

South32 closed Friday at A$4.21, down 5.18%, ahead of Monday’s Australian session. The company faces higher capital costs at its Hermosa project in Arizona, now estimated at $3.3 billion, with first output delayed to late 2028. The Arctic Project in Alaska, a joint venture with Trilogy Metals, gained U.S. FAST-41 permitting status last week. Broader metals and mining shares also fell Friday amid weaker copper and gold prices.
May 17, 2026
Lynas Rare Earths Faces a Monday Test After 7.7% Slide as China Curbs Keep Sector in Play
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Lynas Rare Earths Faces a Monday Test After 7.7% Slide as China Curbs Keep Sector in Play

Lynas Rare Earths closed at A$17.95 on Friday, flat for the day but down 7.7% for the week after a sharp Thursday drop. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.3% over the week. China’s export controls continue to restrict heavy rare-earth shipments, keeping supply risk high. Lynas reported March-quarter sales revenue of A$265 million and 1,996 tonnes of NdPr production.
May 17, 2026
ASX Preview: RBA Minutes and Oil Move in Focus for Banks, Miners
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ASX Preview: RBA Minutes and Oil Move in Focus for Banks, Miners

The S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.3% last week, closing Friday at 8,630.8, as mining stocks dropped and investors awaited Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Australia minutes. Inflation outpaced wages, with the consumer price index up 4.6% year-on-year to March and wages rising 3.3%. The RBA raised its cash rate to 4.35% in May. Commonwealth Bank shares plunged 10.43% Wednesday after setting aside more for Middle East risks.
May 17, 2026
FTSE 100 heads for tough test with key UK inflation data ahead
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FTSE 100 heads for tough test with key UK inflation data ahead

The FTSE 100 dropped 1.71% on Friday to 10,195.37, its steepest one-day fall in over eight weeks, as UK government bond yields surged and sterling hit a five-week low. Political uncertainty and inflation concerns drove the selloff, with ten-year gilt yields jumping more than 17 basis points to 5.166%. Barclays and Lloyds shares fell over 2% intraday. Key UK economic data releases are expected this week.
May 17, 2026
NAB Stock Heads Into Big Week as Investors Watch for RBA Minutes
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NAB Stock Heads Into Big Week as Investors Watch for RBA Minutes

National Australia Bank shares closed at A$36.52 Friday, up 0.27% but down 4.8% for the week amid a sector selloff. NAB announced the acquisition of payments platform Banked to expand account-to-account payment options. The bank reported half-year cash earnings of A$3.56 billion and declared an 85-cent interim dividend. The S&P/ASX 200 index slipped 0.1% Friday, ending the week down 1.3%.
May 17, 2026
CBA’s Record Drop Sets Up Key Week for Bulls
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CBA’s Record Drop Sets Up Key Week for Bulls

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares ended the week down 9.4%, after a record 10.4% drop Wednesday following a trading update and federal budget changes affecting property investor tax breaks. CBA reported unaudited March quarter cash net profit after tax of about A$2.7 billion, up 4% year-on-year. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 1.3% for the week. Investors remain focused on credit risks and valuation.
May 17, 2026
NAB Shares Slide as Budget Tax Shock Turns Housing Policy Into Bank Risk
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NAB Shares Slide as Budget Tax Shock Turns Housing Policy Into Bank Risk

National Australia Bank closed down 2.09% at A$37.42 Tuesday, with ANZ, CBA and Westpac also falling after the federal budget tightened negative gearing and capital gains tax rules. Investors rotated out of banks as new housing policy raised concerns over mortgage growth and credit stress. NAB’s first-half cash earnings missed estimates, and its April business survey showed confidence at -24.
May 12, 2026
MSCI World ETF (URTH) Rally Just Ran Into Hot CPI, a Fed Handoff and an MSCI Rebalance
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MSCI World ETF (URTH) Rally Just Ran Into Hot CPI, a Fed Handoff and an MSCI Rebalance

The iShares MSCI World ETF fell 0.4% Tuesday after U.S. consumer prices rose 0.6% in April, with energy costs up 17.9% from a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Investors awaited MSCI’s index review due later in the day. The fund traded near $200, in line with the S&P 500 ETF but outperforming the MSCI ACWI ETF, which dropped 0.8%.
May 12, 2026
SBI Clears $2 Billion Foreign Bond Plan as Investors Watch Margin Pain
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SBI Clears $2 Billion Foreign Bond Plan as Investors Watch Margin Pain

State Bank of India’s board approved a plan to raise up to $2 billion through foreign-currency bonds in FY27, according to exchange disclosures. The move follows a $11 billion drop in SBI’s market value after a margin squeeze and earnings miss. The bonds could be issued in multiple tranches and currencies, but details on timing and pricing remain undecided. SBI’s net interest margin fell to 2.8% last quarter.
May 12, 2026
Sensex Crash Today: Nifty Slides Below 23,400 As Oil Shock And Record-Low Rupee Hit Dalal Street
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Sensex Crash Today: Nifty Slides Below 23,400 As Oil Shock And Record-Low Rupee Hit Dalal Street

The Sensex dropped 1,456 points and the Nifty closed at 23,379 as Indian shares fell sharply on Tuesday. The rupee hit a record low of 95.6250 per dollar as Brent crude rose to $107.23 a barrel on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Market capitalization of BSE-listed firms fell by 10 lakh crore rupees. Foreign investors sold shares for a fifth straight session.
May 12, 2026
U.S. Stock Futures Wobble as Oil Shock Hits Fed Cut Bets and Wall Street’s Record Rally
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U.S. Stock Futures Wobble as Oil Shock Hits Fed Cut Bets and Wall Street’s Record Rally

U.S. stock-index futures were flat early Monday as oil prices surged, following President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal. Brent crude rose 2.67% to $103.99 a barrel, and U.S. crude climbed 2.35%. Airline shares fell in premarket trading on higher fuel costs. Investors awaited Tuesday’s consumer price index after last week’s record stock rally.
May 11, 2026
Coles Group Share Price Faces Monday Test as Inflation Squeeze Hits Its Sales Story
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Coles Group Share Price Faces Monday Test as Inflation Squeeze Hits Its Sales Story

Coles Group shares closed at A$21.63 on May 8, down 0.8%, as investors assess if rising fuel and supplier costs will erode margins despite a 4% jump in third-quarter supermarket sales to A$9.8 billion. Supermarket price inflation eased to 0.8%, but Coles faces more supplier cost requests and higher freight expenses. Woolworths reported stronger sales growth but warned of slower earnings.
May 11, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • CAR vs SOL Shares: Value Comparison for 2026
    May 22, 2026, 10:39 PM EDT. CAR Group Limited (ASX:CAR) shares have declined nearly 20% since early 2025, despite strong revenue growth averaging 37% annually since 2021 and a 2024 net profit of AUD 250 million. The company operates vehicle marketplaces globally, including Australia and the US. In contrast, Washington H Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) shares are near a 52-week high, reflecting its status as a diversified investment holding with low debt (8.5% debt-to-equity) and a consistent dividend history dating back to 1903. SOL reported a 5.6% return on equity (ROE) in FY24, with an average dividend yield of 2.4% over recent years. Investors seeking growth might favour CAR's expanding profits and market presence, while income-focused investors could prefer SOL's stable dividends and lower risk profile.