US-Iran Talks Curb Oil and Bond Yields

Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran have temporarily halted a bond sell-off and cooled oil prices, though markets remain volatile. Meanwhile, strong Japanese GDP data points toward a potential BoJ rate hike in June.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Diplomatic progress between the US and Iran has stabilized bond yields and lowered Brent crude prices below $110/bbl.
• 2.Japan reported strong Q1 GDP growth of 2.1% (annualized), increasing expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike in June.
• 3.M&A activity is prominent in the energy and infrastructure sectors, highlighted by NextEra Energy's $67bn acquisition of Dominion Energy.

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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