Daily Financial Markets Monitor

Global stocks gained 0.7% on May 22, 2026, driven by a 2.7% surge in Japanese markets. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose to $103.43/bbl and the US dollar index edged lower by 0.1%.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Global equity markets advanced 0.7%, led by a strong 2.7% daily gain in Japanese stocks.
• 2.US Treasury yields showed mixed results with the 5-year yield rising 1bp while the 30-year yield fell by 3bp.
• 3.Brent crude oil prices rose 0.8% to reach $103.43 per barrel.

Table of Contents

• Inflation Expectations
• Central Bank Balance Sheets
• US Consumer Lending Markets
• Emerging Market Borrowing Rates
• Corporate Credit Default Swaps
• US and European Borrowing Rates
• Commodity Prices
• Foreign Exchange Reserves
• Equities
• World equity markets, %chg

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