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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