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Financial Market Preview - Thursday 21-May
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- May 21, 2026
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- 310
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Summary
US equity futures are little changed, Asian markets are mostly higher, while European equities are slightly lower. Equities were supported by easing yield pressures and renewed strength in AI and momentum-driven trades. Sentiment also improved on expectations for progress in US-Iran negotiations, which contributed to a sharp pullback in oil prices and helped stabilize inflation concerns. Earnings continued to reinforce a resilient macro backdrop, while policy expectations shifted modestly, with markets dialing back rate hike risks and maintaining expectations for limited easing later in the year, with market now pricing ~14 bp of cuts through year-end. Companied mentioned: NextEra Energy, Vale, AvalonBay Communities, Equity Residential