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Earnings season is almost complete, with 94% of S&P 500 companies now reported. So far, blended earnings growth is running at +28.4% YoY (FactSet), on track for the strongest quarter since Q4 2021. That strength keeps US equity fundamentals supportive even as macro uncertainty remains elevated. Final key reports this week include $MRVL , $CRM , $SNOW , $COST , and $DELL .

The $Dollar Index initially gapped lower yesterday on hopes of a US–Iran breakthrough, but sentiment reversed after renewed strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. $USDJPY pushed back above 159.00, while the dollar remained supported by sticky inflation and expectations the Fed will keep rates higher for longer. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

$Oil gapped lower on Sunday night as traders unwound longs on hopes of a US–Iran deal. Despite US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, prices barely reacted and stayed below $100/barrel ($WTI & $Brent), signalling markets still lean toward diplomacy over disruption. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Could a SpaceX IPO be the biggest ever? Driven by strong demand for high-growth private tech and dominant position in global space launch. Estimates place its valuation around $180bn– $200bn. However, there is still no confirmed timeline. For now, it remains speculation rather than a defined market event. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. solana:PreANxuXjsy2pvisWWMNB6YaJNzr7681wJJr2rHsfTh solana:EmQKNtG4WRw2Bsz42rWe9CjMtofyQ8bdJNdySrLqpump

Big macro week ahead for markets 🚨 Tues: US Consumer Confidence Wed: Australian CPI Thurs: US Core PCE Price Index Thurs: US Employment Claims Fri: BOE Governor Bailey speaking Inflation data and central bank signals could drive volatility across FX, equities, and bonds. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. $US $CPI $AUD $PCE $BOE $EUD

The $dollar is showing serious resilience. As inflation stays hot and geopolitical tensions keep energy prices elevated, markets are repricing higher-for-longer US rates. $USDJPY above 159 suggests traders aren’t backing down despite intervention fears near 160. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

$SFTB.NE has added roughly $61 billion in market value across just two sessions as AI optimism continues to drive momentum across technology markets. The scale of the move highlights how aggressively positioning is building around the AI trade. Is this momentum getting stretched or just getting started? 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

The $YEN remains under pressure above 159 against the dollar as yield differentials continue to favour the greenback. How long can yen weakness continue before policy response becomes a factor? 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

$Dollar strengthens as bond yields rise Rising bond yields are supporting the US dollar, with the Dollar Index moving back above 99 as markets increasingly price in the possibility of another rate hike before year end. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Geopolitical risk unwind accelerated after Trump flagged “final stages” in Iran talks, triggering a sharp reset in markets. $OIL dropped around 5% intraday before stabilising, while solana:GoLDppdjB1vDTPSGxyMJFqdnj134yH6Prg9eqsGDiw6A bounced off seven week lows as commodities rapidly repriced risk. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

$WMT earnings before the bell today 🔔 EPS forecast: 0.659 Revenue forecast: $174.83B Focus is less on the beat and more on what it says about US consumer spending, guidance outlook, and margin strength. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

The $USD strengthened overnight before trimming gains during the European session. $GBP also saw a modest rebound following last week’s politically driven selloff, with markets now focusing on UK inflation data and FOMC Minutes this week. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Key events this week 🚨 Tue: UK Claimant Count Wed: UK CPI + FOMC Minutes Thu: AU Employment Change + UK Flash PMI Fri: UK Retail Sales Biggest volatility risks this week: UK CPI + FOMC Minutes. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. $GBP $USD $AUD $FOREX $CPI

$NDAQ dropped ~1.5% in its worst session since March 27th as US markets sold off Friday on rising bond yields, sticky inflation fears & higher oil prices. $DOW slipped back from the 50k level as traders pulled from record highs. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

🇬🇧 $GBPUSD dropped over 2% against the dollar this week as rising US inflation boosted the USD and UK political uncertainty weighed on the pound. Markets also turned risk-off, with semiconductor stocks leading Friday’s selloff. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

solana:GoLDppdjB1vDTPSGxyMJFqdnj134yH6Prg9eqsGDiw6A is nearing key support around $4,500 after four straight losing sessions. Markets continue scaling back Fed cut expectations, with the probability of a 25bp rate hike now above 37% following recent inflation data. If $4,500 breaks, the next major support sits near $4,400. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Yesterday, US markets closed higher with the $DOW reclaiming 50,000 as AI-driven momentum continues to support record highs. However, futures are slipping overnight as investors turn cautious ahead of key macro risks and position into the new session. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Are markets too complacent about Trump–Xi talks? US stocks keep printing record highs despite inflation pressure and rising geopolitical risk. Senior Market Analyst David Morrison breaks down what investors may be missing: invezz.com/news/2026/05/1… 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. #trump #china #stockmaket

Trump–Xi talks in Beijing ended with limited detail, as both sides stayed tight-lipped on key issues including trade and technology. Markets remain in wait-and-see mode as the dollar holds firm and uncertainty lingers. 73.1% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. $TRUMP $CHINA $USD $DOLLAR