One-Liner News Wire — May 19, 2026 AM
Morning global macro one-liner news wire.
- Japan real GDP grew 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | AP ↗
- Japan Q1 exports rose 1.7 percent quarter-on-quarter, outpacing imports. | AP ↗
- Thailand GDP grew 2.8 percent year-on-year in Q1. | ICIS ↗
- Thailand kept its 2026 GDP growth outlook at 1.5-2.5 percent. | ICIS ↗
- Thailand Q1 export volumes rose 15.1 percent year-on-year. | ICIS ↗
- RBA minutes showed an 8-1 vote to raise rates to 4.35 percent. | RBA ↗
- RBA said higher fuel prices added 0.8 percentage point to March inflation. | RBA ↗
- Brent crude fell USD 1.59 to USD 110.51 in Tuesday trading. | AP ↗
- US crude fell USD 0.63 to USD 108.03 in Tuesday trading. | AP ↗
- South Korea's Kospi closed 3.3 percent lower at 7,271.66. | AP ↗