Natixis
May 21, 2026
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Markets saw a relief rally as oil prices eased following renewed shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, though Fed minutes confirmed a hawkish policy stance. Nvidia's stellar earnings provided a major lift to the technology sector and AI-related trading.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Signs of recovery in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz led to a relief rally and lower oil prices, with Brent falling toward $105/bbl.
- 2.Fed minutes revealed a hawkish shift, with members concerned that rates may need to stay restrictive longer or move higher if inflation persists.
- 3.Nvidia reported exceptionally strong Q1-27 results with $81.6bn in revenue (+85% YoY), boosting sentiment in AI and technology sectors.
Table of Contents
- MARKET LINES
- Rates
- FX
- Equities
- Credit
- Commodities
- HIGHLIGHTS
- DAY AHEAD
- MARKET RECAP
- INDUSTRY NEWS
- RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
- RESEARCH LATEST FORECASTS
- RESEARCH EVENTS
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Securities
NVDABrent FuturesSTLAWDPLufthansa
Themes
Energy GeopoliticsCentral Bank HawkishnessAI Infrastructure GrowthPersistent Inflation
Regions
EuropeNorth AmericaAsia PacificUnited StatesGermanyIran
