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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

Oil Rises Amid Middle East Uncertainties

WTI crude oil futures rose more than 3% to $93.5 per barrel on Thursday after President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran to advance peace talks aimed at ending the conflict disrupting global energy supplies. Fighting continues across the Middle East, with Trump urging Tehran to engage seriously “before it is too late” as the White House maintains that discussions are ongoing, though Iran has rejected proposals and set its own conditions. Reports indicate Iran’s parliament is drafting a bill to charge fees for securing ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with vessels required to provide detailed clearance information. Trump reiterated that talks are underway and signaled hopes of ending the conflict soon, while the Pentagon has reportedly deployed additional forces to the region, highlighting ongoing tensions despite diplomatic efforts.

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇧🇷 Ibovespa Slips on Inflation Surprise and Middle East War Uncertainty

The Ibovespa lost about 0.5% to trade below 185,000 on Thursday, pressured by higher-than-expected mid-month inflation and mixed Middle East war signals. The IPCA-15's momentum slowed in March after seasonal back-to-school effects faded, but food and personal expenses kept inflation above expectations. While the 12-month rate eased, it remains above the 3.0% target, adding pressure on the base rate outlook while Iran conflict-driven oil rises with no clear end in sight could further complicate central banks' rate decisions. Major banks posted losses: Itaú down 1%, Bradesco 0.6%. Utilities traded negative, with Axia and Sabesp shedding over 1%. Other laggards included Vale down 0.6%, WEG down 0.6%, and Ambev down 0.5%. Petrobras gained near 1% on higher oil prices. Americanas surged near 17% after filing to exit judicial recovery, selling assets, and reporting sharp Q4 2025 improvement versus Q4 2024.

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🇨🇦 TSX Muted on Middle East War Uncertainty

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇿🇦 South Africa 10-Year Bond Yield Hovers Around 5-Month Highs

South Africa’s 10-year bond yield was around 9%, close to the highest since mid-October 2025, as risk appetite remained constrained while the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) adopted a more hawkish tone. The central bank kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, citing heightened global uncertainty following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East and its impact on inflation and growth. Inflation is now seen higher this year and next while growth projections were kept unchanged. Governor Kganyago said the SARB’s projection model showed rates unchanged for a longer period, postponing cuts seen in January.

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇺🇸 US Stocks Retreat on Thursday

US stocks were firmly lower on Thursday, cutting this week's rebound as assessed strikes in the Middle East and the magnitude of inflationary risks from stemming from the conflict. The S

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇿🇦 South African Rand Remains Under Pressure

The South African rand traded near 17 per USD, close to its weakest since December 2025, amid ongoing risk aversion due to lingering uncertainty around the Middle East war. Meanwhile, the South African Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged, as expected, but adopted a more hawkish tone.

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇺🇸 Treasury Yields Climb As Inflation Concerns Persist

The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.36% on Thursday, easing from an intraday high of 4.39%, as investors continued to assess developments in the Middle East and their implications for oil prices, inflation, and economic growth. Conflicting signals persist regarding a potential de-escalation. A five-day pause in US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure is set to expire tomorrow, while President Trump has warned of intensified military action, as Tehran shows little willingness to compromise. Disruptions linked to the conflict have pushed energy prices higher, reinforcing inflation concerns and strengthening expectations that the Fed will keep interest rates steady throughout the year. On the data front, initial jobless claims edged up slightly to 210K, while continuing claims fell to a near two-year low. Meanwhile, the yield on the 2-year Treasury note which is more sensitive to short-term Fed policy expectations, rose sharply by nearly 30 basis points to 3.9%.

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇨🇦 TSX Futures Fall as Mixed Iran Signals Keep Oil Rising

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇿🇦 South Africa Leaves Monetary Policy Untouched

The South African Reserve Bank unanimously held its key repo rate unchanged at 6.75% on March 26, 2026, as widely expected, marking the second consecutive hold. Policymakers highlighted that risks to the inflation outlook were skewed to the upside, amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. While February inflation aligned with the target and expectations have moved closer to 3%, ongoing Middle East tensions are introducing additional price pressures.

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May 20, 2026, 10:56 AM

🇺🇸 Meta Stock Price Hits 46-week Low

Meta shares decreased to 578.94 USD, the lowest since May 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, Meta Platforms, Inc. lost 9.46%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 2.63%.

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