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May 2026
Iran-Oman Hormuz talks and US backchannel calm markets, leaving crude options risk underpriced

Iran and Oman discussed Hormuz transit safety; US talks continue via Pakistan; dollar dipped, oil eased slightly.

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May 2026
Rabobank warns Hormuz closure tightens oil supply as traders weigh renewed US strikes on Iran

Rabobank warns Strait of Hormuz remains closed day 79, stocks draw, risks rise amid Iran tensions.

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May 2026
ECB flags Middle East oil shock inflation risk as SocGen sees June rate hike odds rising

ECB warns Middle East oil shock boosts inflation more than hurts growth; confidence slump could hit 2027.

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May 2026
Japan’s Kihara warns markets under close watch as USD/JPY nears 160, intervention risk builds

Japan monitors market moves urgently, including long-term interest rates; Kihara avoids FX action comments; yen steady.

18

May 2026
Gold and silver slide as higher yields and firmer dollar eclipse safe-haven demand

Gold and silver fell as yields and dollar rose; oil inflation fears pressured metals, despite safe-haven demand.

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May 2026
Global equities weaken as yields climb on fiscal and oil fears; energy outperforms, volatility rises

Global stocks slid as bond yields jumped and oil surged; energy rose, while broader sectors weakened.

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