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May 21, 2026

Early Morning Reid

Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesInformation TechnologyEnergy

Markets rallied as geopolitical optimism over a potential US-Iran deal drove down oil prices and yields, while Nvidia's strong earnings and OpenAI IPO rumors fueled a tech surge.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Market sentiment turned positive on rising optimism for a potential US-Iran peace deal, causing Brent crude prices and Treasury yields to fall sharply.
  • 2.Nvidia reported massive 85% revenue growth, though its conservative sales guidance for the next quarter led to a mixed investor response in post-market trading.
  • 3.OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an IPO, which boosted Softbank shares by nearly 20% due to its significant stake in the company.

Table of Contents

  • Key Market Data
  • Other Market Data
  • Key Economic Data
  • Topical Deutsche Bank publications
  • Appendix 1
  • Additional Information
  • International Production Locations

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Authors

Jim ReidHenry AllenPeter Sidorov, CFAAsim Kaul

Securities

NVDASoftbankOpenAISamsungBrent Crude

Themes

AI and Technological GrowthGeopolitical De-escalationCentral Bank Policy Shifts

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesIranJapan