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May 22, 2026

Early Morning Reid

Daily UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesFXConsumer StaplesEnergy

Global markets are navigating volatility driven by conflicting Iran nuclear deal headlines and weak European activity data. While US equities continue a multi-week winning streak, sovereign yields and oil prices remain sensitive to shifting geopolitical narratives.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Conflicting headlines regarding a potential US-Iran nuclear deal have injected volatility into oil markets and sovereign bond yields.
  • 2.US equities remain resilient, with the S&P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive weekly gain despite mixed corporate earnings results.
  • 3.Flash PMIs indicate a deepening economic downturn in Europe, with contractionary activity levels across the Eurozone, France, and the UK.

Table of Contents

  • Other Market Data
  • Key Economic Data
  • Topical Deutsche Bank publications
  • Appendix 1
  • Analyst Certification
  • Important Disclosures
  • Additional Information
  • International Production Locations

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Authors

Jim ReidHenry AllenPeter Sidorov, CFAAsim Kaul

Securities

SPXBrent OilIBMNVDAWMT

Themes

Central Bank Policy RepricingCorporate Earnings ImpactEconomic Growth Divergence (US vs Europe)Geopolitical Volatility (Iran Deal)

Regions

North AmericaEuropeMiddle EastUnited StatesIranJapan