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Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking research highlights the profound impact of Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions on global energy prices and supply chains, with Brent crude fluctuating between $92 and $94 per barrel. While financial markets show cautious optimism through narrowing GCC CDS spreads, physical maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted at under ten ships per day due to blockades and mines. This energy shock is driving Euro area headline inflation toward a projected 3.3% in May 2026, while concurrently pushing China’s PPI to 2.8% amid margin compression for manufacturers. In China, weak domestic consumption—noted by retail sales of just 0.2%—forces a reliance on exports to the EU to offset rising industrial costs. From a political perspective, the institution anticipates a rally in Colombian assets as candidate Abelardo de la Espriella’s 43.7% first-round vote share signals a potential shift toward a 70 trillion peso fiscal adjustment and aggressive growth targets. Despite political upheaval in Spain, Natixis remains constructive on the country’s macro outlook, projecting 2.4% GDP growth and a reduction in public debt to below 100% of GDP. Overall, the research emphasizes a recurring theme of energy-led cost pressures and political transitions that are reshaping global trade imbalances and fiscal policy across both developed and emerging markets.

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China Banking Monitor 2026: Walking the Tightrope

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·Jun 4, 2026

The report highlights the precarious state of the Chinese banking sector in 2026, balancing weak profitability and hidden credit risks against government-driven growth and overseas expansion.

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Türkiye Bends but Does Not Break

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·Jun 6, 2026

Türkiye is facing an economic 'perfect storm' due to regional conflict, high energy import dependency, and political uncertainty. However, the economy shows increased resilience compared to 2022 thanks to stronger foreign exchange buffers and a return to conventional monetary policy.

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Colombia Markets Rally on Far-Right Election Lead

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·Jun 1, 2026

Colombian markets are expected to rally following the first-round presidential election results, where pro-market candidate Abelardo de la Espriella took a surprise lead. He faces a June 21 runoff against far-left candidate Iván Cepeda, but polling flows suggest Espriella is better positioned to win.

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Middle East Weekly Tracker

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·Jun 1, 2026

The proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and establish a 60-day ceasefire has stalled over US demands on uranium enrichment, keeping Brent crude volatile around $94/bbl.

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Euro Area May Inflation Review

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·Jun 2, 2026

Euro area inflation rose to 3.19% in May 2026, driven by a sharp increase in core inflation and services contributions. The reading exceeded economist expectations for core prices but was slightly lower than predicted for the headline rate.

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China Producer Price Rebound and EU Trade Imbalance

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·May 28, 2026

China's shift to positive PPI is driven by global energy costs rather than domestic demand, leading to a margin squeeze for downstream manufacturers. This dynamic reinforces China's trade advantage over high-cost European producers.

Middle East Weekly Tracker

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·May 28, 2026

Changing Our Fed Call: Hawkish Holds For Now, But Cuts On The Way

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·May 28, 2026

Rising Inflationary Pressure and Bond Yields in EM Asia

Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking·May 25, 2026

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