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From deal hopes to fresh strikes
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- Reuters Morning Bid
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- May 26, 2026
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- 458
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Summary
Weekend hopes for a U.S.-Iran breakthrough fade after fresh American strikes on southern Iran, though markets are treating the move as a possible push toward agreement rather than escalation. Oil is up around 2% Tuesday, reversing only part of Monday's losses. Plus, fresh U.S. consumer confidence data is out today - with high fuel prices expected to have hit hard. Today’s recommended read: China's weak steel output, strong iron ore imports show structural shift, Clyde Russell Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Read more from Amanda Cooper and Anna Szymanski Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin and Abisoye Adelusi Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices