Financial Briefing

Market Analysis Report

May 12, 2026 · 09:21 UTC

10Key Highlights
7Sectors Covered
7Risks Identified
9Strategies
103Headlines Analyzed
45

Market Score

Negative

Executive Summary

Key market highlights and overall sentiment assessment

Key Highlights

  • Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Iran ceasefire stalemate and Strait of Hormuz crisis, are driving oil prices above $100 and creating broad market volatility.
  • US job market optimism gap is the worst globally despite 115,000 jobs added in April, indicating consumer sentiment weakness.
  • UK 30-year gilt yields hit highest since 1998 due to political uncertainty, with Prime Minister Starmer under pressure.
  • China's factory inflation hits post-COVID high, and the yuan is fixed at a 3-year high ahead of the Xi-Trump meeting, signaling trade detente hopes.
  • Data center demand continues to surge, benefiting utilities (NextEra, Constellation, Vistra, Southern Company) and Siemens Energy.
  • JPMorgan warns inflation will stay 'persistently higher', while oil majors profit from Iran war volatility.
  • Cerebras Systems raises IPO price range to $150-$160 amid strong demand, highlighting AI chip market momentum.
  • Bristol-Myers signs up to $15 billion licensing deal with China's Hengrui, underscoring pharma cross-border activity.
  • Retail media networks are maturing, and credit unions are adapting to new fraud landscapes.
  • India weighs emergency steps to protect forex reserves, reflecting emerging market stress.

Market Sentiment

Negative
45/100
Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally2

Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally

Bloomberg
Yen Gains Abruptly Then Pulls Back During Bessent Visit to Japan3

Yen Gains Abruptly Then Pulls Back During Bessent Visit to Japan

Bloomberg
Concora Says Non-Prime Shoppers Still Have $5 Trillion to Sp…5

Concora Says Non-Prime Shoppers Still Have $5 Trillion to Sp…

MarketAux
Siemens Energy CFO Sees Data Center Demand Into Next Decade7

Siemens Energy CFO Sees Data Center Demand Into Next Decade

Bloomberg
America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios11

America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios

Axios
UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty18

UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty

Bloomberg
Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times38

Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times

Financial Times
China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com42

China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg
Exclusive-Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​46

Exclusive-Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Yahoo Finance
Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap49

Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg
Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down53

Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down

Bloomberg
JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'55

JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'

Bloomberg
The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue60

The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue

Yahoo Finance
$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears64

$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears

Yahoo Finance
China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times65

China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times

Financial Times
Iran War: Trump Says Ceasefire on 'Life Support' Ahead of China Visit | Daybreak Europe 5/12/202669

Iran War: Trump Says Ceasefire on 'Life Support' Ahead of China Visit | Daybreak Europe 5/12/2026

Bloomberg
Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'73

Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'

Yahoo Finance
Asian shares are mixed and oil jumps 4% after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal - AP News76

Asian shares are mixed and oil jumps 4% after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal - AP News

Associated Press
Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens79

Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens

Yahoo Finance
Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran87

Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran

Bloomberg
Bristol-Myers Inks Up to $15 Billion Licensing Deal With Hengrui90

Bristol-Myers Inks Up to $15 Billion Licensing Deal With Hengrui

Bloomberg
US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War97

US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War

CNBC
Aramco Profit Jumps as Pipeline Ramp-Up Counters Hormuz Disruption102

Aramco Profit Jumps as Pipeline Ramp-Up Counters Hormuz Disruption

Yahoo Finance
India Weighs Emergency Steps to Protect Forex Reserves | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/12/2026103

India Weighs Emergency Steps to Protect Forex Reserves | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/12/2026

Bloomberg

Market Insights

Sector trends, themes, and emerging market dynamics

Key Market Themes

Geopolitical risk premium: Iran/Hormuz crisis dominates markets, pushing oil above $100 and stoking inflation fears.Inflation persistence: JPMorgan warns of higher-for-longer inflation; UK yields spike; China factory inflation at post-COVID high.AI and data center infrastructure boom: Utilities and tech firms benefit from insatiable demand, but supply constraints (Palantir) and energy costs are risks.Trade detente hopes: Xi-Trump meeting could ease tariffs, boosting China and global trade sentiment.Consumer sentiment divergence: US job market optimism gap worst globally despite solid job growth; non-prime spending power remains.Regulatory and fraud risks: Medicare scams, Netflix suit, DroneShield probe, credit union fraud landscape.Cross-border M&A and licensing: Bristol-Myers/Hengrui, EQT/Intertek, Bain/Kakaku, Ethiopian/Airbus deals highlight global dealmaking.Energy security as boardroom issue: Hormuz crisis forces companies to rethink supply chains and energy sourcing.

Sector Analysis

Technology & AI

Tech rally stalls due to oil/geopolitical headwinds, but AI demand remains strong. Cerebras IPO price range raised, Palantir faces supply-demand imbalance. Retail media networks mature.

AI infrastructure and semiconductor plays remain core long-term holdings. Near-term volatility from macro risks. Focus on companies with strong demand visibility.

Fixed Income & Rates

UK 30-year yield hits 1998 high on political uncertainty; JPMorgan sees persistently higher inflation; Gilts slump. FedNow adoption faces challenges.

Rising yields pressure growth stocks and increase borrowing costs. Defensive positioning in short-duration bonds and inflation-protected securities advised.

Consumer & Retail

Non-prime shoppers still have $5 trillion spending power; Nike CEO buys $2M in shares; convenience store chain files Chapter 11; retail media networks grow up.

Consumer bifurcation persists: low-end strength but middle-market weakness. Nike insider buying signals confidence. Retail media is a growth area.

Emerging Markets

China markets rally on Xi-Trump meeting hopes; yuan fixed at 3-year high; factory inflation surges. India weighs forex protection. Saudi IPO revival efforts. Africa summit sees €23B investment deals.

China trade detente is a key catalyst, but inflation and currency risks remain. India's forex stress is a warning. Saudi and Africa offer long-term opportunities.

Risk Assessment

Identified risk factors, impact levels and mitigation strategies

High

Iran/Hormuz geopolitical escalation

High

Mitigation: Increase energy and defense exposure; hedge with gold and short-duration bonds; reduce exposure to sectors sensitive to oil spikes (airlines, consumer discretionary).

High

Persistent inflation and rising yields

High

Mitigation: Favor TIPS, floating-rate bonds, and value stocks; avoid long-duration fixed income; overweight energy and materials.

Sources:1853555842
Medium

UK political instability and gilt selloff

Medium

Mitigation: Reduce UK exposure; diversify into US Treasuries and German Bunds; monitor Starmer's political future.

Sources:185358
High

China trade detente failure

Medium

Mitigation: Hedge China exposure; focus on domestic-demand driven Chinese stocks; use options for downside protection.

Sources:24265
Medium

Emerging market forex stress (India, etc.)

Medium

Mitigation: Reduce EM currency exposure; favor USD-denominated assets; monitor central bank interventions.

Sources:103
Medium

Regulatory and fraud risks in tech and healthcare

Medium

Mitigation: Avoid companies with pending regulatory probes (DroneShield, Netflix); favor compliant firms with strong governance.

Sources:21471635
Medium

Consumer sentiment weakness and job market optimism gap

Medium

Mitigation: Underweight consumer discretionary; focus on staples and discount retailers; monitor wage growth data.

Sources:1197
Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times38

Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times

Financial Times
Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap49

Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg
The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue60

The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue

Yahoo Finance
$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears64

$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears

Yahoo Finance
Iran War: Trump Says Ceasefire on 'Life Support' Ahead of China Visit | Daybreak Europe 5/12/202669

Iran War: Trump Says Ceasefire on 'Life Support' Ahead of China Visit | Daybreak Europe 5/12/2026

Bloomberg
Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'73

Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'

Yahoo Finance
Asian shares are mixed and oil jumps 4% after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal - AP News76

Asian shares are mixed and oil jumps 4% after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal - AP News

Associated Press
Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens79

Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens

Yahoo Finance
Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran87

Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran

Bloomberg
UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty18

UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty

Bloomberg
Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down53

Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down

Bloomberg
JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'55

JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'

Bloomberg
Gilts Have Global Relevance Right Now: 3-Minutes MLIV58

Gilts Have Global Relevance Right Now: 3-Minutes MLIV

Bloomberg
China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com42

China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg
Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally2

Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally

Bloomberg
China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times65

China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times

Financial Times
India Weighs Emergency Steps to Protect Forex Reserves | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/12/2026103

India Weighs Emergency Steps to Protect Forex Reserves | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/12/2026

Bloomberg
Texas accuses Netflix of ‘spying’ on children and designing ‘addictive’ features in new suit21

Texas accuses Netflix of ‘spying’ on children and designing ‘addictive’ features in new suit

CNBC
DroneShield Plunges as Regulator Probes Filings, Share Trades47

DroneShield Plunges as Regulator Probes Filings, Share Trades

Bloomberg
Fake Trump and Oprah ads fuel a wave of Medicare scams on Facebook, report says16

Fake Trump and Oprah ads fuel a wave of Medicare scams on Facebook, report says

CNBC
Defending the Member: How Credit Unions Are Responding to a New Fraud Landscape35

Defending the Member: How Credit Unions Are Responding to a New Fraud Landscape

MarketAux
America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios11

America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios

Axios
US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War97

US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War

CNBC

Strategic Recommendations

Actionable investment opportunities and defensive strategies

Investment Opportunities

Overweight US utilities with data center exposure (NextEra Energy, Constellation Energy, Vistra)

long-term

Strong Q1 results, reaffirmed guidance, and structural demand from AI data centers provide defensive growth and income.

Buy oil and energy stocks on pullbacks (Aramco, Exxon, Chevron)

medium-term

Oil above $100 and supply disruptions boost earnings; Aramco profit jump confirms trend. Use volatility to accumulate.

Invest in AI infrastructure and semiconductor plays (Cerebras IPO, Palantir, Siemens Energy)

long-term

Demand far outstrips supply; Cerebras IPO price hike signals strong investor appetite. Long-term secular growth.

Sources:74682

Selective biotech plays (Revolution Medicines, AnaptysBio, Enliven Therapeutics)

medium-term

FDA clearances and strong performance year-to-date; oncology and rare disease focus. High risk but high reward.

Sources:276771

China trade detente plays (iShares China Large-Cap ETF, Alibaba, Tencent)

short-term

Xi-Trump meeting could ease tariffs; yuan strength supports Chinese equities. Monitor for positive outcome.

Sources:24265

Defensive Strategies

Increase cash and short-duration bond allocations

short-term

Geopolitical uncertainty and rising yields warrant liquidity and capital preservation. High-yield savings at 4.1% APY are attractive.

Sources:18535574

Hedge with gold and inflation-protected securities

medium-term

Persistent inflation and geopolitical risk support gold; TIPS provide real yield protection.

Sources:556079

Reduce exposure to UK equities and gilts

short-term

Political uncertainty and soaring yields create headwinds for UK assets. Diversify into US and German bonds.

Sources:185358

Avoid consumer discretionary and airlines

short-term

Oil spike and weak consumer sentiment hurt margins and demand. Spirit Airlines viral plan is speculative.

Sources:11487397
Siemens Energy CFO Sees Data Center Demand Into Next Decade7

Siemens Energy CFO Sees Data Center Demand Into Next Decade

Bloomberg
Constellation Energy (CEG) – Among the 12 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Buy for the Data Center Surge19

Constellation Energy (CEG) – Among the 12 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Buy for the Data Center Surge

Yahoo Finance
Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) Beats Estimates in Q1, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook40

Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) Beats Estimates in Q1, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

Yahoo Finance
WEC Energy Group (WEC) Tops Estimates in Q1 Report41

WEC Energy Group (WEC) Tops Estimates in Q1 Report

Yahoo Finance
Is Vistra (VST) One of the Best Electric Utility Stocks to Buy for the Data Center Surge?44

Is Vistra (VST) One of the Best Electric Utility Stocks to Buy for the Data Center Surge?

Yahoo Finance
The Southern Company (SO) Price Target Raised Following Better-than-Expected Q1 Report51

The Southern Company (SO) Price Target Raised Following Better-than-Expected Q1 Report

Yahoo Finance
NextEra Energy (NEE) Price Target Raised by Analysts68

NextEra Energy (NEE) Price Target Raised by Analysts

Yahoo Finance
Duke Energy (DUK) Exceeds Estimates in Q1 Report70

Duke Energy (DUK) Exceeds Estimates in Q1 Report

Yahoo Finance
Entergy (ETR) Price Target Raised Following Q1 Earnings Beat77

Entergy (ETR) Price Target Raised Following Q1 Earnings Beat

Yahoo Finance
American Electric Power Company (AEP) Beats Profit and Revenue Estimates in Q181

American Electric Power Company (AEP) Beats Profit and Revenue Estimates in Q1

Yahoo Finance
Analyst Raises Xcel Energy (XEL) Price Target Despite Mixed Q1 Report101

Analyst Raises Xcel Energy (XEL) Price Target Despite Mixed Q1 Report

Yahoo Finance
Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times38

Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times

Financial Times
Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap49

Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg
The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue60

The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue

Yahoo Finance
$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears64

$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears

Yahoo Finance
Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens79

Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens

Yahoo Finance
Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran87

Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran

Bloomberg
Aramco Profit Jumps as Pipeline Ramp-Up Counters Hormuz Disruption102

Aramco Profit Jumps as Pipeline Ramp-Up Counters Hormuz Disruption

Yahoo Finance
Exclusive-Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​46

Exclusive-Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Yahoo Finance
Palantir Stock Has a ‘High-Class Problem’: Demand for Its Software Is Far Outpacing Supply82

Palantir Stock Has a ‘High-Class Problem’: Demand for Its Software Is Far Outpacing Supply

Yahoo Finance
Revolution Medicines (RVMD) Receives FDA’s “Safe to Proceed” Letter for Daraxonrasib27

Revolution Medicines (RVMD) Receives FDA’s “Safe to Proceed” Letter for Daraxonrasib

Yahoo Finance
Is AnaptysBio (ANAB) One of the Best Performing Healthcare Stocks so Far in 2026?67

Is AnaptysBio (ANAB) One of the Best Performing Healthcare Stocks so Far in 2026?

Yahoo Finance
Why is Enliven Therapeutics (ELVN) One of the Best Performing Healthcare Stocks so Far in 2026?71

Why is Enliven Therapeutics (ELVN) One of the Best Performing Healthcare Stocks so Far in 2026?

Yahoo Finance
Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally2

Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally

Bloomberg
China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com42

China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg
China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times65

China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times

Financial Times
UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty18

UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty

Bloomberg
Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down53

Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down

Bloomberg
JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'55

JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'

Bloomberg
Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)74

Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)

Yahoo Finance
Gilts Have Global Relevance Right Now: 3-Minutes MLIV58

Gilts Have Global Relevance Right Now: 3-Minutes MLIV

Bloomberg
America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios11

America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios

Axios
‘Get in loser, we’re buying Spirit’: One man’s viral plan to revive the airline48

‘Get in loser, we’re buying Spirit’: One man’s viral plan to revive the airline

CNBC
Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'73

Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'

Yahoo Finance
US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War97

US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War

CNBC

Market Outlook

Forward-looking scenarios, key catalysts and indicators to watch

Short-term · 1–3 months

Markets will remain volatile with a negative bias due to the Iran/Hormuz crisis, oil above $100, and rising yields. The Xi-Trump meeting could provide a temporary relief rally if trade detente progresses. Focus on energy, utilities, and defensive sectors. Expect continued pressure on growth stocks and EM currencies.

Long-term · 6–12 months

Structural demand from AI and data centers will drive utilities and tech infrastructure. Inflation persistence and geopolitical fragmentation will keep central banks cautious. Emerging markets face headwinds from strong USD and forex stress. Cross-border M&A and licensing deals indicate corporate confidence in long-term growth. A resolution in the Middle East could unleash a significant rally.

Key Catalysts

  • Xi-Trump meeting outcome (May 12-13) – potential trade detente or disappointment.
  • Iran ceasefire negotiations – any progress could drop oil prices sharply.
  • US CPI and PCE data for April – will confirm inflation persistence.
  • Fed minutes and speeches – guidance on rate path amid geopolitical shocks.
  • Cerebras IPO pricing and debut – sentiment indicator for AI chip demand.
  • UK political developments – Starmer's leadership vote and fiscal credibility.
  • India's forex reserve measures – potential contagion to other EMs.
  • Saudi IPO revival – Aramco and ADNOC listings could attract capital.

Monitor Closely

  • Oil price (WTI, Brent) and Strait of Hormuz shipping data.
  • US 10-year and UK 30-year gilt yields.
  • USD/JPY and USD/CNY exchange rates.
  • China factory inflation and PMI data.
  • US weekly jobless claims and consumer sentiment indices.
  • Biotech FDA approval calendar (RVMD, CGON).
  • Earnings reports from major tech (NVDA, AMZN) and energy companies.
  • Regulatory actions on DroneShield, Netflix, and Medicare scams.
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Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally2

Xi-Trump Meet to Extend China Markets’ Trade-Detente Rally

Bloomberg
Yen Gains Abruptly Then Pulls Back During Bessent Visit to Japan3

Yen Gains Abruptly Then Pulls Back During Bessent Visit to Japan

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Concora Says Non-Prime Shoppers Still Have $5 Trillion to Sp…5

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MarketAux
Siemens Energy CFO Sees Data Center Demand Into Next Decade7

Siemens Energy CFO Sees Data Center Demand Into Next Decade

Bloomberg
America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios11

America's job market optimism gap is the worst in the world - Axios

Axios
Billionaire Olayans, Tech Firms Look to Ignite Saudi IPO Revival12

Billionaire Olayans, Tech Firms Look to Ignite Saudi IPO Revival

Bloomberg
UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty18

UK 30-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 1998 on Political Uncertainty

Bloomberg
Macron Announces €23 Billion Investment Deals at Africa Summit20

Macron Announces €23 Billion Investment Deals at Africa Summit

Bloomberg
Texas accuses Netflix of ‘spying’ on children and designing ‘addictive’ features in new suit21

Texas accuses Netflix of ‘spying’ on children and designing ‘addictive’ features in new suit

CNBC
Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times38

Europe’s oil majors reap up to $4.75bn from trading on Iran war volatility - Financial Times

Financial Times
Why Nike’s CEO bought $2 million worth of shares at a low point for the company39

Why Nike’s CEO bought $2 million worth of shares at a low point for the company

CNBC
China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com42

China’s Factory Inflation Hits Post-Covid High After Cost Shock - Bloomberg.com

Bloomberg
Exclusive-Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​46

Exclusive-Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Yahoo Finance
DroneShield Plunges as Regulator Probes Filings, Share Trades47

DroneShield Plunges as Regulator Probes Filings, Share Trades

Bloomberg
Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap49

Tech Rally Stalls as Oil Rises on Iran Stalemate: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg
ADNOC Gas: Ready to Export LNG As Soon As Hormuz Reopens50

ADNOC Gas: Ready to Export LNG As Soon As Hormuz Reopens

Bloomberg
Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down53

Gilts Slump With UK’s Starmer Under Pressure to Stand Down

Bloomberg
Retail Media Networks Are In Their ‘Gangly Teenager’ Phase. They’re Trying to Grow Up.54

Retail Media Networks Are In Their ‘Gangly Teenager’ Phase. They’re Trying to Grow Up.

Yahoo Finance
JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'55

JPMorgan Says Inflation to Stay 'Persistently Higher'

Bloomberg
The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue60

The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows energy security is now a boardroom issue

Yahoo Finance
$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears64

$7 Billion In Perfectly Timed Oil Bets Sparks Insider Trading Fears

Yahoo Finance
China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times65

China fixes currency at 3-year high ahead of Trump-Xi meeting - Financial Times

Financial Times
Iran War: Trump Says Ceasefire on 'Life Support' Ahead of China Visit | Daybreak Europe 5/12/202669

Iran War: Trump Says Ceasefire on 'Life Support' Ahead of China Visit | Daybreak Europe 5/12/2026

Bloomberg
Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'73

Dow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Jump To $100; Trump Says Iran Response 'Totally Unacceptable'

Yahoo Finance
Asian shares are mixed and oil jumps 4% after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal - AP News76

Asian shares are mixed and oil jumps 4% after Trump rejects Iran's response to ceasefire proposal - AP News

Associated Press
Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens79

Oil Market Runs Down Safety Cushion as Supply Shock Worsens

Yahoo Finance
Palantir Stock Has a ‘High-Class Problem’: Demand for Its Software Is Far Outpacing Supply82

Palantir Stock Has a ‘High-Class Problem’: Demand for Its Software Is Far Outpacing Supply

Yahoo Finance
Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran87

Oil Extends Gain as Trump Casts Doubt Over Ceasefire With Iran

Bloomberg
Bristol-Myers Inks Up to $15 Billion Licensing Deal With Hengrui90

Bristol-Myers Inks Up to $15 Billion Licensing Deal With Hengrui

Bloomberg
US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War97

US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War

CNBC
Aramco Profit Jumps as Pipeline Ramp-Up Counters Hormuz Disruption102

Aramco Profit Jumps as Pipeline Ramp-Up Counters Hormuz Disruption

Yahoo Finance
India Weighs Emergency Steps to Protect Forex Reserves | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/12/2026103

India Weighs Emergency Steps to Protect Forex Reserves | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/12/2026

Bloomberg