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May 14, 2026

Australian Morning Focus

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The report highlights a significant upside surprise in US PPI and the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, while noting record declines in global oil inventories.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.US PPI significantly exceeded expectations, with headline PPI rising 1.4% m/m and core PPI up 1.0% m/m, signaling persistent inflation pressures.
  • 2.The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Fed Chair, succeeding Jerome Powell.
  • 3.Global oil inventories are declining at a record pace of 4mb/d, and Saudi production has slumped 42% since February due to the Middle East conflict.

Table of Contents

  • Highlights
  • Today (AEST)
  • Global markets overview
  • Data/event pulse
  • Key themes and views
  • Commodities
  • Important Notice

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Authors

Jasmine ZhengBrian MartinDaniel Hynes

Securities

S&P 500UST 10y noteWTI OilAUDUSD

Themes

Stagflationary signals in EuropeGeopolitical disruption of supply chains

Regions

EuropeMiddle EastAsia PacificAustraliaUnited StatesChina