Core Insights - The auction of a federal-style house in Sydney's inner west saw a dramatic increase in bidding, with a rise of 1 million AUD in just 17 seconds, indicating improved buyer sentiment post-Easter and federal elections [1][3] - The preliminary clearance rate for major cities reached 70%, reflecting heightened activity in the auction market [1] - The property, located at 105 Macaulay Rd, sold for 5.5 million AUD, significantly above its starting price of 3.5 million AUD, amidst a surge in listings following recent holidays and elections [3] Market Activity - A total of 2,962 properties were auctioned this week, marking the second-highest auction volume of the year [3] - Auctioneer Damien Cooley reported a strong market atmosphere, with an average of 8.3 registered bidders per auction, more than double the average [3] - Despite a slight decrease in the overall clearance rate to 71.3%, experts suggest this is due to an influx of properties ahead of the upcoming King's Birthday long weekend, rather than a market slowdown [5] Economic Factors - Interest rate cuts and expectations for further reductions are contributing to renewed market momentum, with increased buyer confidence [5] - The clarity of election results has also bolstered buyer sentiment, alleviating previous political and economic uncertainties [7] - Preliminary clearance rates were reported at 69.9% in Sydney, 72.4% in Melbourne, and 64.9% in Brisbane, with Adelaide seeing 55.4% of auctioned properties sold [7]

中经院表示，制造业的保守观望、股市回调所带来的负面财富效应、消费者信心低迷等，均影响经济走 势。连贤明分析，厂商目前虽未陷入悲观，但乐观情绪仍显不足，美国关税政策对制造业的影响有望于 6、7月间逐渐明朗。(完) 中经院介绍，5月PMI五项组成指标中，经季节调整后，新增订单与人力雇用仍处于紧缩，生产活动由 紧缩转为扩张，供货商交货时间延长，存货则持续增加。制造业六大产业中，电子暨光学、电力暨机械 设备、化学暨生技医疗三大产业呈现扩张，交通工具、基础原物料、食品暨纺织产业则仍呈现紧缩。 非制造业方面，中经院指出，5月未经季节调整的台湾非制造业采购经理人指数(NMI)已连续3个月扩 张，本月NMI微升0.9个百分点至51.9%。非制造业商业活动与新增订单指数同步转为扩张，但未来展望 指数连续第三个月呈现紧缩。 中新社台北6月2日电 (记者张晓曦)台湾中华经济研究院(简称"中经院")2日在台北公布，经季节调整后， 今年5月台湾制造业采购经理人指数(PMI)回升2.1个百分点至51%，与4月相比由紧缩转为扩张。中经院 院长连贤明指出，厂商决策仍偏保守，目前"谈不上乐观"。 PMI高于50%表示景气处于扩张期，低于50% ...

Group 1: Vodafone and Three Merger - The merger between Vodafone and CK Hutchison's Three UK has been completed, creating the largest mobile operator in the UK named VodafoneThree [2][3] - Vodafone holds a 51% stake in the merged entity, while CK Hutchison retains a 49% stake [6] - The companies have committed to invest £11 billion over the next decade to develop a state-of-the-art 5G network in Europe, with £1.3 billion allocated for network construction in the first year [6] - The merger is expected to generate £700 million in cost and capital expenditure synergies annually by the fifth year and contribute positively to Vodafone's cash flow starting from the fiscal year 2029 [6] - The merger is seen as a significant move to enhance and expand the UK's mobile network infrastructure [6] Group 2: UK Defense Industry - The UK government plans to invest £1.5 billion to establish six new military factories aimed at producing critical ammunition and explosives [7] - This initiative is part of a broader strategy to revitalize the UK's military industrial base in response to increasing global aggression [7] - The government also intends to purchase 7,000 long-range weapons, including fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, to strengthen the UK's nuclear deterrent [7] Group 3: UK Business Confidence - Lloyds Bank's Business Barometer indicates a rebound in UK business confidence, with the index rising 11 points to 50% in May, marking a nine-month high [14] - Confidence in the construction sector reached a nine-month high of 56%, while the services sector also saw an increase to a one-year high of 54% [14] - However, retail sector confidence fell by 5 percentage points to 40%, the lowest level since January 2025 [14] - Overall, the optimistic sentiment in the UK economy increased by 12 percentage points to 48% [14]

金老虎：美联储放鹰屠金，多空底牌被扒，关税政策成"黑天鹅" 梅花香自苦寒来，梅花香自他是梅花，而不是苦寒，有人说觉得累，就去看下凌晨4点的菜市场和急诊 室，觉得累就应该去休息，而不是看谁比自己更累，毕竟恶难皆长相，非是登云梯，为什么道家从不主 张吃苦，因为苦难就是苦难，他不会带来成功，也并不值得追求，如果吃苦就会成功，那么驴是世界首 富； 本周黄金回顾及下周预测分析 本周金价整体走了连续下跌后的上升修复形态，金价从3356弱势下跌到3245整体波动了111美金，然后 金价从3245反弹到了3330的位置整体波动了85美金；本周整体大的波动波动率在196美金；本周金价走 出这么大的波动，主要原因还是以下几点： 一、宏观经济数据与美元走势的博弈 1：消费者信心超预期反弹：5 月美国消费者信心指数大幅回升至 98，创近四年最大单月涨幅，反映出 市场对经济前景的乐观情绪。这一数据直接提振了美元指数，导致以美元计价的黄金承压下跌。 2：通胀数据的双向影响：4 月核心 PCE 物价指数同比上涨 2.5%，虽低于前值但仍高于美联储 2% 的 目标。数据公布后，市场对美联储降息预期出现分歧：一方面，通胀放缓为降息提供了空间； ...

新华财经纽约5月30日电（记者刘亚南）由于当日发布的数据构成利好和贸易局势继续令市场担忧，纽约股市三大股指30日低开，早盘窄幅盘整，午间显 著走低，随后逐渐回升，收盘时纽约股市三大股指涨跌不一。 截至当天收盘，道琼斯工业平均指数比前一交易日上涨54.34点，收于42270.07点，涨幅为0.13%；标准普尔500种股票指数下跌0.48点，收于5911.69点， 跌幅为0.01%；纳斯达克综合指数下跌62.11点，收于19113.77点，跌幅为0.32%。 板块方面，标普500指数十一大板块八涨三跌。必需消费品板块和公用事业板块分别以1.16%和1.08%涨幅领涨，能源板块和非必需消费品板块分别以 0.68%和0.58%跌幅领跌。 美国商务部发布的数据显示，美国4月份个人消费支出价格指数环比增长0.1%，符合市场预期，而3月份为环比持平；该指数同比涨幅为2.1%，符合市场 预期，但低于3月份的2.3%。扣除食品和能源，4月份核心消费者支出价格指数环比涨幅为0.1%，符合市场预期，而3月份为环比持平；该核心指数同比涨 幅为2.5%，符合市场预期，3月份数据同比涨幅则从2.6%上调至2.7%。 密歇根大学当日上午发 ...

Core Viewpoint - The consumer confidence index in the U.S. for May remained stable compared to April, ending a four-month decline, influenced by temporary tariff suspensions that boosted optimism [1] Group 1: Consumer Confidence - The consumer confidence index for May was roughly flat compared to April, marking the end of a four-month downward trend [1] - Initial data in early May indicated a decline in confidence, but a recovery was observed in the latter half of the month due to the temporary suspension of certain tariffs [1] - Consumers showed improved expectations regarding the business environment after mid-May, likely a direct result of adjustments in trade policy [1] Group 2: Financial Outlook - Despite the positive changes in consumer confidence, overall income stagnation led to a decrease in satisfaction with personal financial situations, offsetting the optimistic trends [1] - Generally, consumers do not perceive the economic outlook as worse than the previous month, yet they maintain a high level of concern about the future [1]

Group 1 - The final consumer confidence index for May from the University of Michigan in the United States is reported at 52.2, which exceeds the expected value of 51 and the previous value of 50.8 [1]

美国5月密歇根大学消费者信心指数终值、一年期通胀率预期终值将于十分钟后公布。 ...

继2023年初以来最强劲的消费月份后，美国消费在4月踩下了刹车，而通胀依然温和，与经济放缓的趋 势一致。这些数据反映出，在近两年来最疲软的消费季度后，许多美国消费者对经济前景仍存隐忧。尽 管更高的进口关税尚未在商品价格中全面体现，但消费者信心已下滑，个人财务前景指数创下历史新 低。 ...

5月的最后一个交易日，美元走势还是偏弱。今天过后，美元指数5月份预计下跌0.4%，为连续第五个月收跌。 市场分析指出，美元这一罕见走势背后，是特朗普反复无常的贸易政策与日益恶化的财政状况所引发的市场信心危机。同时，投资者对美国经济前景的担忧日 益加剧。 经济数据难以缓解衰退担忧 美国劳工部周四发布的最新数据显示，截至5月24日当周，首次申请失业救济人数激增1.4万人至24万人，远超分析师预期的22.6万人。此外，受消费支出和进 口拖累，美国一季度经济按年率计算萎缩0.2%不及预期。 关税政策混乱，美国资产光环褪色 本周，美元因贸易政策反复而波动不断。 据新华社29日报道， 美国上诉法院恢复实施关税政策，给特朗普政府带来喘息空间。 而就在一天前， 美国一家贸易法院刚刚下令立即阻止这些关税 。 这种朝令夕改的政策环境让投资者无所适从。 当前，法律程序的不确定性已经对市场产生了实质冲击。 关税政策反复就宛如一颗"定时炸弹"，让市场充满谨慎情绪，投资者纷纷撤离美国资产寻求替代选 择，担心特朗普变幻莫测的政策可能挑战美国资产市场的强势地位。 Capital.com高级金融市场分析师Kyle Rodda指出： （法院）这 ...