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May 21, 2026

Morning Line Express

Daily UpdateEquitiesRates Govt BondsFXInformation TechnologyEnergy

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