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May, 2026

• 25 May 2026 10:49 am

  Brent Crashes Below $100 as Rubio Touts “Pretty Solid” Hormuz Framework: But Nuclear Standoff and Blockade Cloud the Picture

  

  Key Takeaways Brent breaks $100: Futures slid 5.6% to $97.74 per barrel — the weakest level in nearly three weeks. WTI plunges: U.S. crude fell 6.1% to $90.71 per barrel. Rubio’s “pretty solid” framework: The Secretary of State said the U.S. and Iran have a solid framework deal on reopening …

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• 25 May 2026 9:33 am

  Asian Stocks Rocket to Records as Trump’s Hormuz MOU Claim Sends Oil Below $100: Nikkei Hits All-Time High

  

  Key Takeaways Nikkei hits record: Japan’s benchmark index surged as much as 3.3% to an all-time high of 65,408.87 points. TOPIX also records: The broader index climbed 1.6% to 3,953.89 — another all-time high. Chip stocks lead: Renesas Electronics and Rohm each surged 10% on AI and semiconductor momentum. Nasdaq …

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• 25 May 2026 1:52 am

  Weekly Recap: End of Powell Era, Hormuz Holds the Compass for Energy Markets

  

  The past trading week shaped up to be one of the busiest on the 2026 economic calendar, with multiple narrative threads intertwining at once. Key price drivers included Nvidia’s record-breaking earnings results, the release of the minutes from the final Federal Reserve meeting chaired by Jerome Powell, sharp volatility in …

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• 23 May 2026 12:51 am

  Oil Prices Slip as Iran Dashes Deal Hopes

  

  Diplomatic uncertainty and demand concerns drag both benchmarks lower on Friday. Oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with Brent crude sliding to $103.37 and WTI retreating to $96.34, as a combination of geopolitical disappointment and underlying demand anxiety pushed both benchmarks deeper into the red.Iran Pulls the RugThe primary driver …

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• 23 May 2026 12:02 am

  Are Markets Misreading Fed’s Warsh?

  

  Financial markets may be far too optimistic about what Kevin Warsh’s arrival at the Federal Reserve could mean for interest rates and liquidity conditions in the months ahead. While investors initially welcomed the leadership change as a possible path toward easier monetary policy, Warsh’s early signals suggest the reality may …

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• 22 May 2026 11:30 pm

  From Rockets to Riches: SpaceX’s IPO Could Shatter Every Known Wall Street Record

  

  The most anticipated stock market debut in decades is finally happening. It is a moment investors have been waiting for. After years of speculation, Elon Musk’s space empire is officially heading to Wall Street. SpaceX filed its IPO prospectus with American regulators on May 20, 2026, setting the stage for …

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• 22 May 2026 10:21 pm

  Hawkish Signals From the Federal Reserve Pressure Bullion Prices

  

  Gold prices moved lower on Friday as the US dollar strengthened following renewed warnings from Federal Reserve officials that interest rate hikes could still remain on the table if inflation pressures continue to rise.The decline in gold came as investors reassessed expectations for US monetary policy, with growing concerns that …

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• 22 May 2026 9:11 pm

  Wall Street Climbs as Iran Diplomacy Fuels Market Optimism

  

  US stocks moved higher on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, boosting hopes that easing geopolitical tensions could help stabilize global markets and reduce inflation pressure.The S&P 500 advanced alongside the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite, extending …

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• 22 May 2026 8:36 pm

  New Fed Chair: Kevin Warsh Takes the Helm While Markets Brace for Tough Economic Choices

  

  President Donald Trump officially swore in Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve during a high-profile White House ceremony held against the backdrop of rising inflation, volatile energy prices, and mounting geopolitical tensions tied to the conflict with Iran.The appointment places Warsh at the center of one of the …

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• 22 May 2026 7:34 pm

  Global Markets on Edge: Inflation Signals, Central Bank Moves, and Middle East Uncertainty Shape the Week Ahead

  

  Global financial markets are entering a critical week where inflation data, central bank decisions, and geopolitical tensions are all competing for dominance. Investors are weighing whether monetary policy shifts or political developments will ultimately set the tone for currencies, commodities, and risk sentiment.Geopolitics Keep Markets on AlertOngoing tensions in the …

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• 22 May 2026 6:26 pm

  U.S. Consumer Sentiment Crashes to All-Time Low: Iran War Gasoline Shock Sends Inflation Fears to Multi-Decade Highs

  

  Key Takeaways Record low sentiment: The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to an all-time low of 44.8 in May, down from 48.2 earlier in the month and 49.8 in April. Missed expectations: Economists had forecast no change from the preliminary 48.2 reading. Gasoline the culprit: Surging pump prices …

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• 22 May 2026 4:50 pm

  Dollar Holds Near 6-Week High as Iran Peace Talks Keep FX Markets in Limbo: Pound Dragged by Retail Sales Slump

  

  Key Takeaways Dollar steady: The DXY held mostly unchanged at 99.30, remaining near a six-week high. Euro slips: EUR/USD fell 0.2% to $1.1599, while the British pound dropped 0.1% to $1.3424. UK retail sales drag: The pound was weighed down by UK retail sales declining by the most in almost …

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• 22 May 2026 3:24 pm

  Wall Street Futures Edge Higher as Iran Talks Teeter: Take-Two Soars on GTA VI Countdown, IBM Quantum Wins $2B

  

  Key Takeaways Futures nudge up: Dow futures rose 96 points (+0.2%), S&P 500 futures inched up 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were mostly unchanged. Iran narrative “hopeful but uncertain”: Vital Knowledge says the White House is “extremely eager to avoid escalation” but “large differences still need to be ironed out.” …

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