J.P. Morgan
May 20, 2026
Daily Financial Markets Monitor
Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesOther
On May 20, 2026, global equities rose 0.6% and US Treasury yields fell significantly, while Brent crude oil plunged 5.8% to $104.85/bbl.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Global equities rose 0.6% on May 20, 2026, driven by gains in the US and Euro area, despite a decline in Japanese markets.
- 2.US Treasury yields declined across the curve, with the 5-year and 10-year yields both shedding 9 basis points.
- 3.Brent crude oil prices experienced a sharp 5.8% daily decline, closing at $104.85/bbl.
Table of Contents
- Economic and Policy Research
- Inflation Expectations
- Central Bank Balance Sheets
- US Consumer Lending Markets
- Emerging Market Borrowing Rates
- Corporate Credit Default Swaps
- Other Disclosures
- Legal Entities Disclosures and Country-/Region-Specific Disclosures
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Authors
Alex GallinJoseph Lupton
Securities
Brent Crude Oil10-year Treasury yieldTrade-weighted Dollar
Themes
Equity Market ResilienceTreasury Rally
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesJapanChina
