May 20, 2026 6:10 am
Key Moments USD/CAD stayed supported above the mid-1.3700s after retreating from the 1.3775 area, its highest level since mid-April. Geopolitical tensions and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026 continued to bolster the US Dollar and US Treasury yields. Firm Crude Oil prices helped cushion the Canadian Dollar despite weaker Canadian inflation data. […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 2:28 pm
Key Moments Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has formalized its Ford Energy subsidiary and signed a 20 GWh battery supply framework agreement with EDF Power Solutions North America. Ford’s “Model e” division posted a $777 million EBIT loss in the first quarter of 2026, prompting a strategic redeployment of battery investments toward utility-scale storage. Management […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 1:50 pm
Key Moments Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) bonds traded significantly tighter than the broader technology investment-grade universe, based on Bloomberg BVAL data. DXC Technology and Concentrix bonds showed notably wider spreads versus peers on a three-month relative basis. Salesforce’s 5.2% 2033 bond registered the highest trading volume among tightening bonds at $16.18 million. Oracle Leads Tightening in Tech […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 9:45 am
Key Moments KKR HKE Investment intends to sell its entire 10.57% holding in Kokusai Electric The transfer of the stake is expected to occur on Thursday Completion of the sale will represent KKR HKE Investment’s full exit from Kokusai Electric Transaction Overview KKR HKE Investment plans to dispose of its full 10.57% stake in Kokusai […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 8:37 am
Key Moments The S&P 500 declined -0.07% and recorded its weakest two-day stretch since March, down -1.31% from Thursday’s record high. Tech names lagged, with the Magnificent 7 off -0.64% and the NASDAQ lower by -0.51%, while the equal-weighted S&P 500 advanced +0.58%. Trump’s post that he called off planned new strikes against Iran coincided […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 7:52 am
Key Moments Oil prices slipped after the US signaled a delay in a planned military strike on Iran. The move eased immediate fears of supply disruption in the Middle East. Traders remained cautious as geopolitical risks and negotiations with Iran continue. Oil Prices Fall as Trump Delays Iran Strike Oil prices moved lower after US […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 6:14 am
Key Moments EUR/USD traded lower near 1.1645 during early Asian trading on Tuesday as the Euro weakened against the US Dollar. Ongoing uncertainty around possible US action against Iran boosted safe-haven demand for the Greenback. Meanwhile, hawkish ECB comments and expectations for a June rate hike helped limit losses in the Euro. EUR/USD Slips in […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 2:23 pm
Key Moments Cameco (NYSE: CCJ), Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), and Cheniere Energy (NYSE: LNG) have each logged gains of 24% or more to start 2026 amid surging energy demand and geopolitical tensions. Cameco shares are up 27% year to date and 124% over the past year as global nuclear power expansion drives uranium demand higher. […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 1:17 pm
Key Moments Elon Musk said fully self-driving cars without human safety monitors have already been deployed in Texas and could be rolled out more broadly across the United States later this year. Tesla is recalling 218,868 vehicles in the U.S. over delayed rearview camera images, while other autonomous vehicle operators, including Alphabet-owned Waymo, have also […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 12:28 pm
Key Moments Johnson Matthey’s 2026 PGM Market Report projected a platinum supply deficit of about 317,000 ounces in 2026. The market also recorded a larger 951,000-ounce shortfall in 2025. Platinum futures climbed toward 2200 on May 15. This marked the highest level since March 12 before sellers capped the rally. The market continues to trade […]
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