# Are Markets Ignoring Inflation? | Macro Mondays: May 18, 2026

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Published: 2026-05-18T11:00:00+00:00
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Andreas Steno and Mikkel Rosenvold are back to break down the aftermath of the highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. They also dive into rising bond yields, whether markets should start worrying about rates again, and if the latest inflation reports signal something more persistent beneath the surface. 🔥 Get 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 to Real Vision https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe Timestamps: 00:00 - Monarch Sponsor 01:05 - Macro Mondays: Trump-Xi, Rates, Inflation, and Iran Hopeium 02...

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