LSEG Data & Analytics
May 19, 2026
The Day Ahead US
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U.S. stocks fell on profit-taking and inflation fears as Treasury yields surged. Major news includes NextEra's $66.8B bid for Dominion Energy and Kevin Warsh's upcoming appointment as Fed Chair.
Key Takeaways
- 1.U.S. markets (S&P 500 and Nasdaq) saw profit-taking as investors reacted to rising Treasury yields and high oil prices despite a slight de-escalation in Iran tensions.
- 2.NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy for $66.8 billion to create a dominant U.S. power company driven by AI data center demand.
- 3.Kevin Warsh is set to become the new Fed Chair, ushering in a 'new era' with a potential focus on reducing the central bank's balance sheet.
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- MARKET RECAP at 4 pm ET
- Coming Up
- KEY ECONOMIC EVENTS
- Market Monitor
- Top News
- Insight and Analysis
- WEALTH NEWS
- ON THE RADAR
- KEY RESULTS
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Authors
Ashitha Salus
Securities
S&P 500DNEEUNH10-year Treasury
Themes
AI-Driven Infrastructure DemandInflation & Interest Rate UncertaintyGeopolitical De-escalation (Iran)
Regions
North AmericaMiddle EastUnited StatesIranCanada
