Deutsche Bank
May 21, 2026
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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
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- Other Market Data
- Key Economic Data
- Topical Deutsche Bank publications
- Appendix 1
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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
