Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 15th May 2026
Today's economic releases include Japanese PPI, Italian HICP Final, Canadian Wholesale Sales, and US Industrial Production.
IMF says the world economy is clearly moving into the middle ‘adverse scenario’ with higher oil prices but medium-term inflation expectations remain anchored
US to sell USD 16bln of 20-year bonds on May 20th; to settle June 1st; to sell USD 19bln of 10-year TIPS; to settle May 29th
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 15th May 2026
Vitol is selling Iraqi oil outside the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that some ships are leaving the Strait
US President Trump says Chinese President Xi has offered to help on Iran and that XI wants to see Hormuz open, Fox news reports; Xi said he will not give military equipment to Iran
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- Data: Japanese PPI (Apr), Italian HICP Final (Apr), Canadian Wholesale Sales (Mar), US Industrial Production (Apr)
- Events: Trump-Xi Summit (14th-15th May)
- Speakers: Fed's Barr
- Supply: Australia
- Credit Ratings: Fitch on Germany; S&P on Italy; Morningstar DBRS on Portugal and the UK; Scope Ratings on Poland
These figures will be closely watched for insights into inflation pressures and overall economic activity, particularly how they might influence Fed policy and market sentiment today. Traders should consider the implications for the USD and broader risk appetite as these data points cross the wire.
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