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May 22, 2026

Australian Morning Focus

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ANZ's morning update notes a boost in market sentiment following progress in US-Iran talks, despite sharply deteriorating economic indicators in Europe.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Negotiations between the US and Iran are showing signs of progress, boosting risk sentiment in global markets despite ongoing disputes over uranium and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 2.Weak PMI data in the UK and Euro area has significantly reduced the likelihood of near-term rate hikes by the BoE and ECB.
  • 3.US economic data remains stable with a composite PMI of 51.7, while manufacturing reached its highest level since mid-2022.

Table of Contents

  • Highlights
  • Today (AEST)
  • Global markets overview
  • Data/event pulse
  • Key themes and views
  • Commodities
  • Important Notice

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Authors

Jack ChambersBrian MartinDaniel Hynes

Securities

AUDUSDSPXWTIUS 10yr TreasuryXAU

Themes

Geopolitical Risk De-escalationCentral Bank Policy DivergenceManufacturing Resilience vs. Service Sector Weakness

Regions

EuropeNorth AmericaMiddle EastAustraliaUnited StatesIran