New Zealand Retail Sales YoY (Q1) Y/Y 4.5% (Prev. 4.4%)

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UK Gfk Consumer Confidence (May) -23 vs. Exp. -28 (Prev. -25, Low. -30, High. -25)

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US President Trump posts "Big Vote today (48-1!) in the Energy and Commerce Committee on a Bill including The Sunshine Protection Act, which will be making Daylight Saving Time Permanent!"

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New Zealand Retail Sales YoY (Q1) Y/Y 4.5% (Prev. 4.4%)

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[CALENDAR ADDITION] US President Trump will host swearing-in ceremony for Kevin Warsh at 11:00EDT/16:00BST and will speak at Rockland Community College at 15:00EDT/20:00BST on Friday

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OpenAI CEO Altman indicated on Wednesday that even if the company files for an IPO, it could delay the actual public listing, according ot The Information

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