2026.05.14 2026.05.14 What Is the Petrodollar and How Does It Affect the Global Economy? Gleb Kabanovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/gleb-kabanov/ What is the petrodollar, and why has this concept shaped the architecture of the global economy for decades? The term describes a mechanism in which oil is traded mainly in US dollars, while oil exporters reinvest their oil revenues […]

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Food division continues to lead ​The food business remains the standout performer within M&S and is increasingly central to the investment case. The retailer has continued to gain market share in premium grocery, supported by strong demand for convenience products, seasonal ranges and value-focused offerings. ​Management has accelerated its strategy of reshaping the estate around

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar regained some ground this week as US and Iran rejected the respective war-ending proposals and US inflation data came out higher than expected. Overall, the market remains rangebound as traders continue to wait for new developments before picking a direction. Looking ahead, the Fed is slowly abandoning the easing

2026.05.14 2026.05.14 Brent Price Remains High Despite China Demand Pullback. Forecast as of 14.05.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Brent is not breaking records despite a roughly 20% drop in supply—a seeming paradox, but one with clear explanations. Rising US exports, falling global inventories, and weaker Chinese imports are supporting the oil market. The key question is whether this

​​​Macro Update ​Asia stocks rise on AI optimism: Asian equities advanced as investors looked through inflation and geopolitical risks, with enthusiasm around AI supporting tech-heavy markets and European futures signalling a stronger open. ​Trump-Xi summit offers few surprises: Market reaction was subdued as initial comments from Xi suggested progress in trade discussions but warned that

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Kelvin Wong Senior Market Analyst Based in Singapore, Kelvin Wong is a well-established senior global macro strategist with over 15 years of experience trading and providing market research on foreign exchange, stock markets, and commodities. Passionate about connecting the dots in the financial markets and sharing perspectives around trading and investment, Kelvin Wong is an

Need to pay attention to whether inflation triggered by yen depreciation may raise inflation expectations The risk there is that it may also raise underlying inflation BOJ will continue to raise policy rate in response to economic, price, financial developments Japan has clearly entered into inflationary phase What is vital now is to ensure that

The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.2% to around 4,233, remaining close to its highest level since July 2015, while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.9% to 15,950, as investors closely tracked the highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, seen as a pivotal moment for US–China relations, is expected

Key takeaways US inflation pressures intensified after April PPI surged 6.0% y/y, reinforcing the “higher for longer” Federal Reserve narrative and fuelling expectations that any future Fed move could shift toward rate hikes rather than cuts. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping began high-stakes talks in Beijing, with AI competition, semiconductor restrictions, and Middle East geopolitical

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