Goldman Sachs
May 20, 2026
GS Morning: FX Trader Call, UK CPI, USDJPY Intervention, and NVIDIA Preview
Daily UpdateFXEquitiesRates CreditInformation TechnologyFinancials
The report highlights downside UK inflation surprises, potential yen intervention strategies, and a bullish outlook for NVIDIA's 1Q results. It also notes record-high debt issuance from tech hyperscalers impacting global markets.
Key Takeaways
- 1.UK CPI saw a downside surprise led by weaker services inflation (3.15% vs 3.5% consensus), posing downside risks to GBP.
- 2.Japanese authorities' commentary suggests potential USDJPY intervention; GS recommends buying 1-week ATM puts to play the downside.
- 3.NVIDIA is expected to deliver a $2bn revenue beat for 1Q, with GS estimates for EPS 7-8% above consensus.
Table of Contents
- FX Trader Call Today
- UK CPI Recap + GBP Thoughts
- USDJPY Intervention -- Trade Ideas
- FX SALES (DOOLING) – Hyperscaler Issuance
- EQUITY RESEARCH (SCHNEIDER) - NVDA 1Q Preview
- EQUITIES DELTA ONE TRADING (PRIVOROTSKY)
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Authors
Adam CrookGabriel Hollis
Securities
NVDAUSDJPYEURGBP
Themes
AI Infrastructure DemandCentral Bank Policy DivergenceCorporate Debt Supply Dynamics
Regions
UKAsia PacificNorth AmericaUnited KingdomJapanUnited States
