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May 18, 2026

Multi Asset Strategy Daily

Daily UpdateRates Govt BondsCommoditiesMacro Economic IndicatorsEnergy

Global rates are experiencing significant volatility and upward yield pressure driven by oil-led inflation concerns and political risk in the UK. Brent crude trading at $111/bbl is anchoring the 'higher for longer' sentiment.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global rates markets experienced a massive sell-off with yields breaking higher across the US, Europe, and the UK.
  • 2.Inflation anxiety driven by high oil prices (Brent at $111pb) is preventing markets from fading the move in yields.
  • 3.UK Gilts are under extreme pressure due to political uncertainty (Labour leadership/Starmer-Burnham saga) and fiscal expansion fears.

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Authors

Evelyne Gomez

Securities

US 10y TreasuryUK 30Y Gilt10Y BundBrent Crude

Themes

Inflation Anxiety and Energy PricesPolitical Risk and Term PremiumHigher for Longer Central Bank Narrative

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesUnited KingdomJapan