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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