10. Word of the Day: Abeyance - the state of suspending something until another issue is resolved. Can you say, "Central Banks"......we knew you could.
9. South Africa: National election is scheduled for the 29th of May. Will the disdain the ANC and EFF have for the 'West' be addressed by voters or will the masses elect the usual suspects?
8. China and Germany: New Home Sales prices dropped again in China per data released this morning, Germany's GDP data published today shows negative growth and recessionary pressures growing.
7. Nvidia: Their quarterly earnings report this week showed Artificial Intelligence isn't a mere marketing tool, but a moneymaker opening a new era for technology.
6. South Carolina: Nikki Haley apparently will lose the Republican Primary in her home state tomorrow, but likely stay in the presidential race hoping that Donald Trump implodes via his own ego or legally.
5. Don't Touch that Switch: AT&T believes yesterday's widespread phone outage was caused by human error, not a hack.
4. U.S Equity Indices: Timeframes and patience remain crucial for investors amidst daily gyrations, this as the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones 30 explore record values.
3. New Zealand: Will the Reserve Bank of New Zealand go against the grain and actually raise its Official Cash Rate next Wednesday to fight stubborn inflation, or capitulate to the wait and see approach of 'others'? The NZD/USD should be watched.
2. Caution: Forex remains choppy, U.S Treasury yields have crept slightly upwards, gold is hovering near 2020.00 USD. AMT's #1 may be the reason why.
1. U.S Data Next Week: Preliminary GDP will be published on Wednesday, and Thursday will present the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index. The results could create massive impetus in all financial assets.