• Survey released covering investor outlook for the bond market in May 2026
• Includes expectations on yields, inflation and monetary policy stance
• No significant shift in risk appetite reported compared with previous month

• Bank account ownership among U.S. adults rose to 96% from 92% fifteen years ago.
• Only about 31% of Americans report feeling financially healthy, revealing a large gap.
• The "$400 test" shows 37% of households lack cash to cover an unexpected $400 expense.
• Federal Reserve surveys (SCF and SHED) continue to track financial wellbeing and inform policy.
• AI-driven data analysis is expanding how financial institutions measure and improve outcomes.

• Revised compilation method for Real exports and Real imports to improve accuracy
• Changes to publication format and schedule, with Real export and import series now released one business day after 'Trade Statistics (Provisional)'
• Figures for April 2026 to be released on May 22, 2026

• Fed officials discussed inflation and labor market conditions in April
• Committee members debated the pace of interest rate hikes
• No major policy changes announced

• Russia and China agree to revive Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project
• Pipeline would carry 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia to China
• Iran war disrupts energy supplies, creating fresh incentives for Beijing to consider overland pipeline