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May 15, 2026

International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing

Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsFXInformation TechnologyEnergy

Global markets show strong performance but poor breadth, driven by AI and 'Security and Resiliency' themes. Political shifts in the UK and upcoming NVDA earnings are key focal points for the week ahead.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global equity markets are reaching new highs but exhibit 'bad breadth', with gains concentrated in super-cycle themes like AI, Clean Energy, and Critical Minerals.
  • 2.A structural shift is occurring in investment towards 'Security and Resiliency', focusing on Defense, Energy Independence, and Advanced Manufacturing.
  • 3.UK political uncertainty is rising as Andy Burnham emerges as a challenger for the PM role, causing GBP volatility and pressure on UK gilts.

Table of Contents

  • MKT INTEL VIEWS
  • Speaking of secular themes
  • Turning to NEXT WEEK
  • IDEA & INSIGHTS - IN BRIEF
  • POSITIONING INTELLIGENCE

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Authors

Andrew TylerJohn Schlegel

Securities

EURUSDNVDAJPRSECREUKTsJGB

Themes

Thucydides trapSecurity and ResiliencyBad Breadth / Super-cycle Trades

Regions

GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChinaUnited Kingdom