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Crypto Updates: XRP Drops by 3.50%
Top crypto losers are XRP (-3.50%), Ether (-2.57%) and Bitcoin (-2.41%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Orange Juice Plunges by 7.17%
Top commodity losers are Orange Juice (-7.17%), Cotton (-4.32%) and Rubber (-4.02%). Gains are led by Rapeseed (1.01%), Barley (0.85%) and Palm Oil (0.61%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Silver Tumbles by 8.95%
Top commodity losers are Silver (-8.95%), Copper (-5.12%), Platinum (-5.08%) and Gold (-2.22%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural Gas UK Soars by 6.84%
Top commodity gainers are Natural Gas UK (6.84%), Natural Gas EU (6.71%), Germany Natural Gas THE (5.10%), Crude Oil WTI (4.44%) and Brent Crude Oil (3.33%). Biggest losers are Methanol (-1.96%) and Ethanol (-1.41%).
FX Updates: Brazilian Real Depreciates by 1.27%
Top currency losers are Brazilian Real (-1.27%), New Zealand Dollar (-1.19%), Australian Dollar (-1.13%), British Pound (-0.58%), Euro (-0.37%) and Japanese Yen (-0.29%). Gains are led by Dollar Index (0.46%).
Brazil
Ibovespa Falls as Inflation and Political Concerns Weigh
The Ibovespa lost 0.6% to close at 177,284 on Friday, pressured by a negative external backdrop amid fears of rising global inflation, while investors also monitored domestic political developments. Concerns linked to the Middle East conflict pushed global bond yields higher, while oil prices advanced amid the lack of progress toward ending ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing stagflation fears. Brazil’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level in over a year. Locally, sentiment was also weighed by reports linking Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to former Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro, who was charged with fraud. Major banks posted losses, with Itaú down 1.7% and Bradesco shedding 1.2%. Eneva fell 3.4% despite strong first-quarter results, while Marfrig closed flat after releasing solid earnings. In contrast, Petrobras gained 1% as higher oil prices supported energy shares.
Canada
TSX Falls as Bond Selloff Hits Mining Stocks
The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 1.3% to close at 33,833 on Friday, pressured by losses in the mining sector and a global bond market selloff. Global bond yields surged as signs of economic strain from the Iran conflict and rising oil prices fueled concerns over faster interest rate hikes by major central banks and weaker economic growth. Canada’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level in about two years. Financial shares also traded lower, with Brookfield down 4%. Mining stocks led losses as higher Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar weighed on gold prices and reduced the appeal of precious metals producers. Agnico Eagle fell 6.2%, Barrick lost 5.8%, and Wheaton Precious Metals shed 6.1%. Meanwhile, energy shares advanced as oil prices rose after comments from Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister further weakened hopes for a deal to end attacks and ship seizures around the Strait of Hormuz. Canadian Natural gained 1.2% and Suncor added 2.5%.
United States
US Stocks Fall Sharply
Stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors grew increasingly concerned about the impact of the prolonged conflict with Iran, particularly the risk that higher energy prices could further fuel inflation and keep interest rates elevated. The S&P 500 lost 1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.5% and the Dow Jones fell 1.1%. Investors took profits in the technology sector following strong recent gains. Intel declined 5%, while Advanced Micro Devices and Micron Technology fell 3% and 4%, respectively. Nvidia lost 2%, and Cerebras Systems dropped 4% after surging 68% in the previous session following its Nasdaq debut. Microsoft outperformed, rising 4% after Bill Ackman revealed that Pershing Square had built a position in the company. Boeing shares also extended losses, falling 3% after dropping nearly 5% a day earlier, as investors reacted negatively to Trump’s announcement that China agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets, only modestly above prior expectations.
Crypto Updates: XRP Depreciates by 2.80%
Top crypto losers are XRP (-2.80%), Ether (-2.32%) and Bitcoin (-2.24%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Orange Juice Tumbles by 6.21%
Top commodity losers are Orange Juice (-6.21%), Rubber (-4.02%) and Cotton (-4.01%). Gains are led by Lumber (1.20%), Rapeseed (1.01%) and Barley (0.85%).
Mexico
Mexican Peso Weakens as Fed Rate Hike Bets Grow
The Mexican peso weakened to 17.3 per USD in mid-May as rising energy-driven inflation pressures fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates later this year. The stronger US dollar coincided with higher US Treasury yields, adding pressure on emerging market currencies. Earlier in the month, the Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.5%, but signaled that the easing cycle that began in March 2024 had likely ended. Banxico adopted a more cautious stance as elevated energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict threatened to lift inflation expectations in Mexico. Meanwhile, the latest GDP data showed the Mexican economy contracted 0.8% in the first quarter, a steeper decline than markets had expected.
Metals Commodities Updates: Silver Plunges by 7.74%
Top commodity losers are Silver (-7.74%), Platinum (-4.74%), Copper (-4.73%) and Gold (-2.08%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural Gas UK Spikes by 6.84%
Top commodity gainers are Natural Gas UK (6.84%), Natural Gas EU (6.35%), Crude Oil WTI (4.09%) and Brent Crude Oil (3.33%).
Canada
Canadian Dollar Extends Pullback
The Canadian dollar weakened slightly to 1.37 per USD, extending its retreat from the seven-week high of 1.358 reached on April 30, as persistent inflation concerns and rising US Treasury yields supported the greenback following hotter-than-expected US inflation data. The latest US CPI report showed headline inflation accelerating to 3.8%, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer as price pressures broaden across the economy. Additional support for the US dollar came from ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, as limited progress in negotiations involving Iran kept fears alive that disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could persist. Meanwhile, elevated oil prices continued to limit broader downside pressure on the commodity-linked Canadian dollar.
Brazil
Brazil 10-Year Bond Yield Hits Over One-Year High
The yield on Brazil’s 10-year government bond rose to 14.5% in mid-May, reaching the highest level in over a year amid mounting political and inflation concerns. Markets reacted to reports alleging ties between Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a contender in Brazil’s October presidential election, and Daniel Vorcaro, owner of failed lender Banco Master, who was charged with fraud. Investors assessed that the allegations could weaken Bolsonaro’s candidacy, currently viewed as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s main challenger. Vorcaro was jailed in March on accusations of bribing a former central bank director. Meanwhile, inflation risks continued to reinforce expectations of elevated interest rates. In the minutes of its latest meeting, the Central Bank of Brazil highlighted persistent inflationary pressures as the Middle East conflict lifted energy costs and threatened to spread price pressures across the broader economy.
Brazil
Brazilian Real Retreats from Two-Year High
The Brazilian real weakened to 5.07 per USD in mid-May, retreating sharply from the two-year high of 4.89 reached earlier in the month. The decline followed reports alleging ties between Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a contender in Brazil’s October presidential election, and Daniel Vorcaro, owner of failed lender Banco Master, who was charged with fraud. Investors assessed that the allegations could weaken Bolsonaro’s candidacy, currently viewed as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s main challenger. Abroad, the US dollar strengthened alongside rising Treasury yields as markets increasingly priced in the possibility of additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes later this year.
United States
Week Ahead - May 18th
Exchanges of conciliatory and escalatory rhetoric between the US and Iran will continue to shape markets as their conflict still has no end in sight. Despite the macroeconomic headwinds, global equities were supported by strong guidances for AI infrastructure companies, facing their biggest test next week with Nvidia earnings. At the same time, the Fed will release minutes from its latest meeting, which saw three dissents. For economic data, the US spotlight will be in leading indicators with PMIs, regional Fed indices, and the UMich consumer sentiment survey, in addition to housing price data. Leading indicators are also the focus in Europe with GfK and Ifo surveys in Germany, while flash PMIs are featured in the Eurozone. In the UK, inflation, unemployment, and retail sales will be featured. China will join the UK in its data-dump week, including industrial output, retail sales, unemployment, housing prices, and fixed investment. In Japan, the first-quarter GDP is due.
Canada
Canada 10-Year Bond Yield Rises to 2-Year high
Canada’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 3.70% in mid-May, the highest in two years, as rising oil prices renewed concerns over a potential inflation shock. Crude prices advanced amid the lack of progress toward a deal to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing broader stagflation fears and lifting expectations for higher interest rates. March inflation data had already highlighted the impact of elevated energy prices on Canadian consumer prices, keeping markets alert to renewed upside inflation risks. Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.4%, matching the highest level in one year. Still, the Bank of Canada signaled at its latest meeting that it does not see high risks of energy-driven inflation becoming entrenched and opted to leave interest rates unchanged.
Russia
Russia Inflation Rate Lower than Anticipated
Russia's headline annual inflation rate eased to a four-month low of 5.6% in April 2026 from 5.9% previously and below the expected 5.8%. Still, inflation remains well above the CBR’s target of 4%. Price growth moderated for food products (4% vs 5% in March), helped by a steeper decline in the prices of fruits and vegetables (-6.6% vs -2.3%). Meanwhile, services inflation remained elevated (9.9% vs 10%) and prices for non-food products picked up (3.9% vs 3.5%), mainly on account of automobile gasoline (12.3%); medicines (9.1%) and tobacco (7.5%). On a monthly basis, the CPI edged up by 0.1% in April, following a 0.6% rise in March, slightly below market forecasts of a 0.3% increase.
United States
Parker-Hannifin Stock Price Hits 6-week Low
Parker-Hannifin shares decreased to 860.00 USD, the lowest since March 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Parker -Hannifin lost 9.93%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 26.68%.
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