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May 13, 2026
Ceasefire on Life Support
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Global market sentiment is dampened by rising US-Iran tensions and concerns over upcoming US inflation data. Meanwhile, Nordic markets focus on Norway's revised budget and Swedish Riksbank minutes.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with President Trump describing the ceasefire as on 'massive life support' and considering military strikes.
- 2.US CPI data is in focus with expectations of upward pressure from gasoline prices, while the core inflation figure may be skewed by technical rent effects.
- 3.Political instability in the UK regarding Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership is driving up long-term interest rates.
Table of Contents
- Global key stories
- Nordic key stories
- Today's key events
- Market data
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Authors
Elisabet Kopelman
Securities
Brent Crude FutureUS 10 Year TreasuryS&P 500USDJPY
Themes
Geopolitical InstabilityInflationary PressuresLeadership Transition
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesNorwaySweden
