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May 22, 2026

NY Open Echo

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Global markets are showing a bullish drift despite quiet sessions, supported by tech optimism and potential US-Iran negotiations. Citi maintains a pro-risk stance focused on AI growth while monitoring geopolitical risks in Turkey and the Middle East.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global equities are trading higher led by tech optimism (ARM) and potential progress on a US-Iran deal.
  • 2.Japanese inflation (Tokyo CPI) hit Mar 2022 lows, but the BoJ is still expected to hike rates by 20bp in June.
  • 3.Political instability in Turkey, specifically the removal of the CHP opposition leader, has triggered a sharp selloff in Turkish assets.

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  • In Focus
  • Elsewhere
  • Charts

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Authors

Varshi Karamsetty

Securities

10y USTARMEURUSDUSDTRYBIST National 100

Themes

AI-driven growthGeopolitical VolatilityGlobal Economic Resilience

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesJapanTurkey