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May 04, 2026
April Inflation Hits 32.4% y/y: Iran Conflict Drives Steeper Monthly Pressures
May 4, 2026 8:55 AM UTC
Bottom line: Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) announced April inflation figures on May 4. After hitting 30.9% annually in March, Turkiye’s inflation accelerated to 32.4% y/y (4.2% m/m) in April as the economy remains under pressure from Iran war. April reading was driven by rising housin
May 01, 2026
U.S. April ISM Manufacturing - Stable but with higher inflationary pressure
May 1, 2026 2:22 PM UTC
April’s ISM manufacturing index at 52.7 is unchanged from March and slightly below expectations but this still means four straight clearly positive readings from an index that had been running below neutral for the ten preceding months.
Norges Bank Preview (May 7): A Close Call?
May 1, 2026 12:31 PM UTC
The next Norges Bank decision next Thursday will be a close call, not least after the clear pointer from the Board in March that at least one rate hike looms in the next couple of months. While we acknowledge the hawkish and active manner of the Board we adhere to a stable policy decision outlook