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Asia-Pacific stocks tick higher as oil eases and investors weigh U.S.–Iran diplomacy

Asia-Pacific equities opened firmer as softer oil prices intersected with cautious signals from U.S.–Iran talks. Markets balanced energy relief against geopolitical uncertainty and its implications for inflation, rates, and earnings.

May 23, 2026 | 209

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Oil extends gains as Iran tensions and summer demand tighten supply outlook

Crude prices climbed as geopolitical risk around Iran intersected with a seasonal upswing in fuel consumption, prompting fresh concern from the IEA that markets could enter a “red zone.” Investors are assessing implications for inflation, rate expectations, and energy-linked stocks and ETFs.

May 23, 2026 | 190

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At Record Highs, Hedging Gets Cheaper: Practical Ways to Protect Gains

With stocks pressing to fresh records, lower implied volatility has made portfolio insurance more affordable. Here are practical, numbers-driven ways to hedge without derailing long-term investing plans.

May 23, 2026 | 187

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Consumer Sentiment Slides to New Low in May as Energy Costs Stoke Inflation Jitters

A closely watched U.S. consumer sentiment gauge fell to a fresh low in May, with respondents citing higher prices and energy-driven cost pressures amid elevated geopolitical tensions. The decline raises questions for markets on the timing of future rate cuts and the resilience of household spending.

May 23, 2026 | 203

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Kevin Warsh’s potential Fed reset: Smaller footprint, sturdier market plumbing

As Jerome Powell’s term nears its end, Kevin Warsh is being discussed as a candidate who could redefine how the Federal Reserve engages with markets—less day-to-day presence, clearer rules for crisis backstops, and a sharper line between monetary policy and market plumbing.

May 23, 2026 | 193

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Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC slips 0.07% as investors weigh rates and inflation outlook

Mexico stocks edged lower, with the S&P/BMV IPC down 0.07% at the close, as markets assessed interest-rate and inflation dynamics and their impact on earnings and ETF flows.

May 23, 2026 | 185

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Stocks advance, Treasury yields ease as investors weigh US–Iran talks and rate outlook

Equities climbed and bond yields dipped as headlines on incremental US–Iran talks intersected with a cautious Federal Reserve rate backdrop. A firmer dollar and shifting rate expectations set the tone for sector rotation and ETF flows.

May 23, 2026 | 196

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Alberta sets sovereignty referendum, raising stakes for Canada’s energy economy and markets

Oil-rich Alberta will hold a vote on whether to separate from Canada after months of campaigning, introducing fresh uncertainty for energy producers, provincial credit, and the Canadian dollar.

May 23, 2026 | 195

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Companies Press Ahead on Prediction Markets as U.S. Regulatory Debate Drags On

Executives used Q1 2026 earnings calls to reaffirm investment in prediction markets despite an unsettled U.S. legal framework, citing client demand and diversification.

May 23, 2026 | 193

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