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The United States reported an ISM Manufacturing PMI of 52.7 for April 2026, missing the consensus estimate of 53.0. The reading was unchanged from March’s 52.7, indicating steady manufacturing activity month-over-month. With the PMI above the 50 threshold for a second consecutive month, the sector remains in expansion territory after a prolonged contraction. New orders continued to support the headline figure, reflecting ongoing demand strength. Compared to the 12-month rolling average of 53.17, April’s PMI is slightly lower, highlighting persistent challenges for a full manufacturing rebound. Investors now look to upcoming employment and inflation data, as well as Federal Reserve policy signals, for further direction. Updated 5/1/26
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Corn Futures (C_1) slid 0.1% on May 7, pulling below yesterday's close of 453.16.
USD/ZMW surged 1.0% on May 7, pushing above yesterday's close of 18.99. The Sigmanomics 7-Day Forecast is BEARISH, projecting a 7-day zone of 18.3647–19.4783.
JPY/LBP slid 1.3% on May 7, pulling below yesterday's close of 575.47. The Sigmanomics 7-Day Forecast is BULLISH, projecting a 7-day zone of 567.5236–606.5425.
STG/USD slid 8.1% on May 7, pulling below yesterday's close of 0.26540. The Sigmanomics 7-Day Forecast is BULLISH, projecting a 7-day zone of 0.21713–0.27335.
AUD/CLP surged 0.7% on May 7, pushing above yesterday's close of 646.54. The Sigmanomics 7-Day Forecast is BULLISH, projecting a 7-day zone of 642.1436–681.4564.
USD/PYG slid 1.9% on May 7, pulling below yesterday's close of 6,317.43. The Sigmanomics 7-Day Forecast is BULLISH, projecting a 7-day zone of 6,452.7029–6,851.9409.
Aluminum Futures (LMAHDS03) slid 0.2% on May 7, pulling below yesterday's close of 3,522.75.
NASDAQ 100 (^NDX) rose 2.1% on May 7, pushing above yesterday's close of 28,015.06.
France Balance of Trade actual -6.9 vs -5.6 expected and -5.5 prior.
Switzerland Unemployment Rate actual 3 vs 3.1 expected and 3.1 prior.
Malaysia Interest Rate actual 2.75 vs 2.75 expected and 2.75 prior.
Sweden Interest Rate Decision actual 1.75 vs 1.75 expected and 1.75 prior.
Sweden Riksbank Rate Decision actual 1.75 vs 1.75 expected and 1.75 prior.
United Kingdom S&P Global Construction PMI actual 39.7 vs 45.7 expected and 45.6 prior.
Norway Interest Rate Decision actual 4.25 vs 4 expected and 4 prior.
Norway Norges Bank Interest Rate Decision actual 4.25 vs 4 expected and 4 prior.
European Union Retail Sales MoM actual -0.1 vs -0.3 expected and -0.3 prior.
Palladium Spot (XPD/USD) surged 0.5% on May 7, pushing above yesterday's close of 1,540.36.
Germany's Factory Orders MoM rose 0.9% in March, missing the 2.0% estimate but rebounding sharply from February's -11.1%. The increase signals a partial recovery after a steep contraction the prior month. Market focus n…
10Y-3M Treasury Spread came in at 0.67%, down from previous 0.74%. High impact.
Fed Funds Daily came in at 3.64%, unchanged from previous 3.64%. High impact.