Bank of England's dovish MPC member Alan Taylor argues against overreacting to Iran war-driven oil price surge, citing sufficient restrictiveness in the system and lower second-round inflation risks compared to 2022 Ukraine crisis, while acknowledging trade-offs facing weak UK economy amid supply shocks.
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BOE 'Dove' Says No Need for 'Knee-Jerk Reaction' to Iran War

Bank of England's dovish MPC member Alan Taylor argues against overreacting to Iran war-driven oil price surge, citing sufficient restrictiveness in the system and lower second-round inflation risks compared to 2022 Ukraine crisis, while acknowledging trade-offs facing weak UK economy amid supply shocks.

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Al Jazeera denies reports of Iran's Supreme Leader ordering against uranium exports, causing oil prices to pare gains as WTI crude retreats from session highs near $102 per barrel to trade around $101 level.
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US initial jobless claims fell to 209,000 for the week ending May 16, matching market expectations and declining 3,000 from the previous week, while continuing claims rose to 1.782 million, signaling mixed labor market conditions as the four-week moving average dropped to 202,500.
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US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 209,000, Below Expectations

US initial jobless claims fell to 209,000 for the week ending May 16, matching market expectations and declining 3,000 from the previous week, while continuing claims rose to 1.782 million, signaling mixed labor market conditions as the four-week moving average dropped to 202,500.

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Iran requests Pakistan for deadline extension to evaluate US ceasefire conditions, with enriched uranium identified as major negotiation obstacle between Washington and Tehran
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UK economy contracts in May as composite PMI falls to 48.5, lowest in 13 months, driven by sharp services sector decline to 47.9 amid economic uncertainty and Iran war impact, while manufacturing holds steady at 53.7 on front-loading demand
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South Korea's Finance Ministry announces 500 billion won treasury bond issuance through non-competitive subscription on May 28th, targeting enhanced liquidity for 20- and 30-year off-the-run bonds following WGBI inclusion, with rates to be determined based on market conditions
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Shinsegae Food raises appraisal rights price 30% to 63,348 won as E-Mart pursues delisting through share exchange, while E-Mart discloses brand reputation risks for Starbucks Korea following controversial 'Tank Day' promotional event that drew social criticism for allegedly disparaging democratic movements.
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Shinsegae Food Raises Appraisal Rights Exercise Price by 30%

Shinsegae Food raises appraisal rights price 30% to 63,348 won as E-Mart pursues delisting through share exchange, while E-Mart discloses brand reputation risks for Starbucks Korea following controversial 'Tank Day' promotional event that drew social criticism for allegedly disparaging democratic movements.

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Donghwa Enterprise's BBB+ rated 40 billion won corporate bond offering failed to attract any bids during bookbuilding, with the issuance rate set at 6.50% as retail investor sentiment remains frozen following JR Global REIT's default and the company's continued operating losses through Q1 2026.
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BBB+ Rated Donghwa Enterprise Fails to Attract Any Bids in Corporate Bond Bookbuilding

Donghwa Enterprise's BBB+ rated 40 billion won corporate bond offering failed to attract any bids during bookbuilding, with the issuance rate set at 6.50% as retail investor sentiment remains frozen following JR Global REIT's default and the company's continued operating losses through Q1 2026.

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Kim Ki-young, former South Chungcheong vice governor, elected as new chairman of Government Employees Mutual Aid Association with 34 trillion won in assets, pending ministerial approval for early June inauguration with three-year term
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Kim Ki-young, Former South Chungcheong Vice Governor, Named New Chairman of Government Employees Mutual Aid Association

Kim Ki-young, former South Chungcheong vice governor, elected as new chairman of Government Employees Mutual Aid Association with 34 trillion won in assets, pending ministerial approval for early June inauguration with three-year term

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Korea Investment & Securities successfully raised W2.495tr in corporate bond bookbuilding, nearly 10 times the W250bn offering size, with spreads priced 7bp below benchmark rates amid strong investor demand for securities sector debt backed by record earnings performance.
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Korea Investment & Securities Draws W2.4tr in Bond Bookbuilding, Prices Below Market

Korea Investment & Securities successfully raised W2.495tr in corporate bond bookbuilding, nearly 10 times the W250bn offering size, with spreads priced 7bp below benchmark rates amid strong investor demand for securities sector debt backed by record earnings performance.

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