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May 26, 2026
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Positive risk sentiment is driving global equities higher as markets anticipate a deal between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, hawkish comments from the Fed and upcoming Australian inflation data are focusing investor attention on the interest rate outlook.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Global risk sentiment is being driven higher by optimism regarding a potential deal between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- 2.The US Federal Reserve may shift its stance as FOMC member Waller expressed support for removing 'easing bias' language due to persistent inflation.
- 3.Australian local inflation data released later this week will be critical for determining RBA interest rate expectations for June and August.
Table of Contents
- Key themes
- Data snapshot
- TODAY'S INSIGHTS
- Financial Markets
- International Data
- Local Data
- Corporate Directory
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Authors
Ryan Wells
Securities
AUDUSDSPXWTI Crude OilAS51US 10-Year Treasury Bond
Themes
Geopolitical De-escalationCentral Bank Hawkishness
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaEuropeAustraliaUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
