# Financial Market Preview - Thursday 21-May

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Podcast: [FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview](https://stenobird.com/podcast/factset-u-s-daily-market-preview-128793)
Published: 2026-05-21T09:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.factset.com/podcasts
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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

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