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May 21, 2026
The Day Ahead
Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsCommoditiesInformation TechnologyConsumer Staples
U.S. markets rebounded on AI enthusiasm while oil prices fell on hopes of an Iran peace deal. Meanwhile, Fed minutes suggested a hawkish shift toward potential rate hikes to counter persistent inflation.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Wall Street rebounded from a three-day selloff led by chip stocks and the AI theme, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
- 2.Oil prices dropped over 5% as markets priced in hope for a resolution to the Iran conflict following optimistic negotiation comments from President Trump.
- 3.OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a confidential IPO as early as September, with a valuation that could reach $1 trillion.
Table of Contents
- MARKET RECAP
- Coming Up
- KEY ECONOMIC EVENTS
- KEY RESULTS
- Market Monitor
- Top News
- Insight and Analysis
- CANADA
- WEALTH NEWS
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Authors
Ashitha Salus
Securities
S&P 500WMTOpenAITGTINTU
Themes
AI Dominance in Market SentimentMacro Volatility from Iran ConflictHawkish Fed Pivot
Regions
North AmericaMiddle EastUnited StatesCanadaIran
