Spot Silver Fell Below $80/ounce, Down 4.19% On The Day

The South Korean Won Has Fallen Below 1,500 Against The US Dollar Again

The Yield On Japan's 20-year Government Bonds Rose 7 Basis Points To 3.615%

Zhongshan, Guangdong Has Activated A Level III Flood-control Emergency Response, With Schools In Multiple Areas Closed

The Finnish Ministry Of The Interior Stated That The Drone Threat Has Been Eliminated

According To A Reuters Survey, 74% Of The Surveyed Economists Believe That Japan's Currency Intervention Is Unlikely To Consistently Curb The Depreciation Of The Yen

A Reuters Survey Indicates That 65% Of The Economists Polled Expect The Bank Of Japan To Raise Its Key Policy Rate To 1.00% In June

According To A Reuters Survey, 72% Of The Surveyed Economists Believe That Persistent Inflation Poses A Greater Risk To Japan's Economy Than Slowing Demand Over The Next 12 Months

A Reuters Survey Indicates That The Bank Of Japan Is Expected To Raise Interest Rates To 1.25% In The Fourth Quarter And To 1.50% In The Third Quarter Of 2027—unchanged From The April Survey

The Governor Of The Central Bank Of Malaysia Stated That The Country Will Inevitably Be Directly And Indirectly Affected By The Middle East Conflict. The Malaysian Economy Is Expected To Remain Resilient In 2026, With Growth Projected At 4%-5%. Despite External Headwinds, Technological Expansion Will Support Export Growth. Strong Domestic Demand Will Provide Strong Support Against External Headwinds

Central Bank Of Malaysia: Indicators Show That Overall Price Conditions Remained Relatively Under Control As Of Early May. Overall Inflation Is Expected To Rise Slightly In 2026. The Ringgit Remains Resilient Despite Ongoing Middle East Conflicts

Finland Has Warned Of Suspicious Drone Activity In The Capital Region, And Helsinki Airport Has Been Temporarily Closed