#May CPI Incoming#
This Wednesday, the U.S. will release May CPI data — a key test for rate cut expectations. Cleveland Fed forecasts 2.4% YoY CPI (up from 2.3%), with core CPI flat.
💬 If inflation beats expectations, will the Fed still cut in June? Will you stay on the sidelines or take early action?
#Tech Giants Eye Stablecoins#
Apple, Google, Airbnb, and X are in talks to integrate stablecoins into their payment systems, aiming to cut fees and streamline global payments. Following Circle’s IPO surge, stablecoins are quickly gaining traction across tech and finance.
💬 Could stablecoins be
Natixis: Differentiated economic outlook for the UK and Sweden, suggesting shorting the pound against the Swedish krona
On February 25, Kit Juckes of Société Générale said in a report that the Short pound is an attractive deal against the Swedish krona given the weak outlook for the UK economy and the expected boost to the Swedish economy due to increased European defense spending. The UK's economic rise outlook has weakened recently and is likely to deteriorate further. At the same time, given that Sweden has long been an arms exporter, the krona could appreciate if Europe takes more responsibility for its own security. Sweden's defense industry accounts for a significantly higher share of GDP than most economies.