Evening Update & Global News
Compiled by *RUDRA SHARES*
Vande Mataram
Friday, 01 May 2026

*INDIAN DATA*
As the Indian Stock market closed today, so not providing Indian data.

*WORLD ECONOMY*
*Australia*
* Commodity Prices Highest Since 2022
* Markets Climb, Looking Past Iran War Escalation Fears

*Canada*
* Manufacturing Growth Strongest Since 2022

*China*
* PBoC to Inject CNY 300 Billion via Reverse Repo
* EV Price War Turns into AI Arms Race Beyond Cheaper Cars

*Europe (General)*
* Bund Yield Stays Above 3% as ECB Signals Potential Tightening

*Germany*
* Bund Yield Remains Elevated Amid Policy Tightening Signals

*Japan*
* Markets Rise Despite Geopolitical Concerns
* Risks Trump’s Ire as Iran War Fallout Sparks Currency Intervention
* Japan Airlines Begins Humanoid Robot Trials at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

*Malawi*
* Reserve Bank Holds Key Rate Steady

*Netherlands*
* Retail Sales Growth at 4-Month High

*Pakistan*
* Wholesale Inflation Accelerates in March
* Inflation Rate Hits 2024 Highs

*Switzerland*
* Retail Sales Rise Less than Expected

*United Kingdom*
* Net Mortgage Borrowing Hits One-Year High
* Mortgage Approvals Rise More than Expected
* Manufacturing PMI Revised Slightly Higher
* 10-Year Gilt Yields Hold Near 18-Year High

*United States*
* 10-Year Treasury Yield Pulls Back
* Manufacturing Growth Steady in April
* Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2022
* Treasury Yields Flat as GDP & Inflation Data Digested
* S&P 500 Hits Record High to Start May
* Chip Stocks Surge Amid AI Optimism
* Apple Shares Lift Broader Markets

*Global & Corporate Highlights*
* Bitcoin Surges in April but Rally Looks Fragile
* Oil Prices Fall After Iran Sends Updated Peace Proposal
* Exxon Mobil & Chevron Earnings Impacted by Oil Disruptions
* Atlassian Stock Soars 20% on Strong Earnings & Cloud Growth

*Jai Hind*
*Rudra Hai to Mudra Hai*
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