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May, 2026

• 20 May 2026 4:50 pm

  Wall Street Eyes Nvidia Showdown: Supertankers Exit Hormuz and Iran Peace Hopes Lift Futures as Bond Sell-Off Pauses

  

  Key Takeaways Futures climb: Dow futures rose 0.5%, S&P 500 futures added 0.6%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.9%. Bond sell-off pauses: Treasury yields slipped marginally after the 30-year hit levels unseen since the global financial crisis. BCA Research’s view: “Long-term inflation expectations remain anchored, but the near-term inflation path …

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• 20 May 2026 2:54 pm

  Dollar Hits 6-Week High as Iran War Rate Hike Fears Grip Markets: Chinese Supertankers Exit Hormuz in Cautious Sign

  

  Key Takeaways Dollar at 6-week peak: The DXY rose 0.1% to 99.42, with the euro slipping 0.1% to $1.1595 and the pound flat at $1.3390. Well above pre-war levels: The greenback remains significantly elevated since the U.S.-Israel assault began in late February. Energy exporter shield: Investors view the U.S. as …

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• 20 May 2026 12:57 pm

  Bitcoin Steadies Above $77K: Iran Peace Hints and Nvidia Test Collide as Bond Yields Hit Multi-Year Peaks

  

  Key Takeaways Bitcoin edges up: The world’s largest crypto rose 0.4% to $77,175.4 after dipping near $76,000 at the start of the week. Off last week’s highs: Bitcoin has lost momentum after touching $82,000+ last week. Trump’s “very quickly”: The president said the Iran war could end rapidly if negotiations …

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• 20 May 2026 11:39 am

  Gold Languishes Near April Lows: Iran War Inflation Storm and Near-Record Bond Yields Keep Bullion Trapped

  

  Key Takeaways Gold slips: Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,468.64 per ounce, while gold futures dropped 0.3% to $4,470.95. Near weakest since April: Prices remain close to their lowest levels since early April. Global inflation wave: A string of strong inflation readings worldwide reflects the Iran war’s energy shock. Hawkish …

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• 20 May 2026 10:20 am

  Asian Stocks Tumble as Samsung Strike Looms and Nvidia Test Nears: China Holds Rates for 12th Straight Month

  

  Key Takeaways Broad sell-off: Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.5%, TOPIX slipped 1.7%, KOSPI dropped 2.5%+, and Hang Seng declined 1.1%. Samsung collapses: Shares reversed early gains to fall more than 4% after labor negotiations broke down. Strike confirmed: Samsung’s union said it will go ahead with its planned strike starting Thursday, …

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• 20 May 2026 9:24 am

  Oil Eases as Trump Says Iran War to End “Very Quickly”: Record SPR Release and Massive Inventory Draw in Focus

  

  Key Takeaways Modest pullback: Brent crude fell 0.4% to $110.87 per barrel, while WTI dropped 0.3% to $98.87 — both extending Tuesday’s 1% declines. Trump’s optimism: The president told lawmakers the Iran war could end “very quickly.” Vance joins in: Vice President JD Vance said Tehran wants to make a …

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• 20 May 2026 2:29 am

  Gold and Silver Crushed as Surging Bond Yields and Hawkish Rate Fears Shake Precious Metals

  

  Gold prices came under intense pressure on Tuesday, falling to their lowest levels in nearly seven weeks as investors continued to flee non-yielding assets amid rising global bond yields and mounting expectations of tighter monetary policy.The sharp decline came as the US dollar strengthened to a six-week high, fueled by …

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• 20 May 2026 1:21 am

  Dollar Surge Hits Euro and Yen as Rate Hike Fears, Geopolitical Tensions Shake Currency Markets

  

  The US dollar continued to strengthen across global currency markets, placing renewed pressure on the euro as investors reacted to rising Treasury yields and growing geopolitical uncertainty. Euro Slides on Stronger Dollar and Rising ECB Rate Expectations The euro fell to its weakest level in more than a month against …

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• 20 May 2026 12:15 am

  Oil Surges Again as Hormuz Tensions and Supply Fears Shake Global Markets

  

  Oil prices rebounded sharply after a brief pullback, as renewed tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz reignited fears over global energy supplies and pushed traders back into the market. US crude prices climbed above $103 per barrel after recovering losses triggered by reports that Washington had temporarily paused …

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• 19 May 2026 11:07 pm

  US Stocks Slip as Treasury Yields Climb

  

  US stocks moved lower in recent trading sessions as rising Treasury yields continued to pressure financial markets, reviving investor caution after weeks of relatively improved sentiment.The latest rise in bond yields comes amid growing expectations that major central banks, led by the Federal Reserve, may keep interest rates elevated for …

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• 19 May 2026 9:47 pm

  Can Bitcoin recover after recent sell off?

  

  Bitcoin is once again under pressure after slipping below the key $80,000 level, as investors react to rising global uncertainty and a wave of selling across financial markets. The cryptocurrency has moved sharply lower in recent sessions, falling toward the mid-$70,000 range as risk appetite weakens and traders pull back …

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• 19 May 2026 9:20 pm

  Markets Brace for Fresh Turmoil as Trump Renews Iran Strike Threat

  

  President Donald Trump has reignited fears of a broader Middle East confrontation after warning that the United States “may have to give Iran another hit,” while stopping short of confirming whether a new military operation is imminent.Speaking from the White House, Trump claimed that Iran is “begging to make a …

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• 19 May 2026 8:32 pm

  OpenAI Lawsuit: What the Court Decision Means for ChatGPT, OpenAI’s Billion-Dollar Future?

  

  A major legal battle surrounding artificial intelligence came to an abrupt end after Elon Musk lost his high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its leadership, removing one of the biggest legal threats hanging over the company behind ChatGPT.The case centered on accusations that OpenAI abandoned its original nonprofit mission and shifted …

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