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Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on Iran optimism, Nvidia slips

Asian equities surged, mirroring Wall Street's gains as optimism surrounding US-Iran talks eased Middle East tensions. Crude oil and bond yields declined, while South Korean stocks and Samsung Electronics saw significant increases. Despite a general market rebound, Nvidia's shares experienced a slight dip following its sales forecast.

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Iran warns any renewed conflict with the US could spread 'far beyond the Middle East'

Iran said on Wednesday it was examining a new US proposal to end the Middle East war, as President Donald Trump described the talks as being on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed strikes. Ghalibaf warned of a "forceful response", while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said any renewed conflict would…

The Economic Times

US military boards Iranian oil tanker suspected of breaching blockade

United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force Tehran back…

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Soybeans Correct Back Lower on Wednesday

Soybeans closed with 4 ¼ to 12 cent losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 9 1/4 cents at $11.37 3/4. Soymeal futures were down a dime to $1.40 on the day, with Soy Oil futures 32 to 78 points lower. Crude...

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Cotton Closes Mostly Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures posted losses of 6 to 73 points across most 2026 and 2027 contracts, with some deferred contracts up 13 to 29 points. The US dollar index was $0.304 higher at $99.570. Crude oil losses of $5.07 is adding pressure as US and Iran negotiations are reportedly in the...

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Corn Falls Back on Wednesday

Corn futures saw midweek pressure on Wednesday, with contracts down 2 ½ to 9 ½ cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 9 1/2 cents to $4.26 1/2. Crude oil losses of $5.07 is adding pressure as US and Iran negotiations are reportedly in...

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B20 expansion targets energy security boost

Thailand is accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on imported oil by expanding sales of biodiesel B20, aiming to make the fuel available at 1,000 filling stations within a month.

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Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on Iran Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 5/20/2026

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains

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US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains

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Nasdaq Adds 399 Points Ahead of Nvidia Earnings: Stock Market Today

The stock market got a boost Wednesday as bond yields and oil prices declined.

Kiplinger

US stocks today: Dow soars 600 pts, Nasdaq 1.5% as chip stocks rally eyeing Nvidia results, Iran peace deal hopes

Wall Street indexes jumped over 1% led by tech and semiconductor rally ahead of Nvidia earnings. Target fell on weak outlook. Airlines gained as oil dropped. Fed minutes signaled possible rate hike debate. Nasdaq S&P Dow Jones rose strongly as AI optimism offset inflation and geopolitical concerns sentiment rises

The Economic Times

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Dollar Retreats on Iran Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 6-week high on Wednesday and finished down by -0.24%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Wednesday and moved lower after comments from President Trump that the US was in the “final stages” with Iran, which knocked crude oil prices down...

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Crude Oil Prices Plummet on Speculation Strait of Hormuz Could Soon Reopen

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -5.89 (-5.66%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.1911 (-5.35%). Crude oil and gasoline prices plunged on Wednesday, with gasoline falling to a 1.5-week low. Crude price plummeted on Wednesday after President Trump said the US is in...

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New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start

Iran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf of Oman coastline. The U.S. has imposed its own blockade on Iranian ports and attempted an aborted operation to reopen the chokepoint.

The Independent UK

Regulators looking at three firms over multimillion-dollar trades before Trump’s Iran war announcement, report says

The three financial firms, which have not been accused of wrongdoing, said they had not been contacted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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UK struggles to reassure Ukraine after easing new sanctions on Russian oil

Diplomats mount salvage operation after ‘clumsy’ announcement upsets Kyiv

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Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains as Crude Oil Prices Plunge

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.28 (-1.87%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed unchanged. Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and settled mostly lower. Sugar prices came under pressure after crude oil prices (CLN26 ) plunged by more...

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70-Foot Wastewater Geyser Reflects New Mexico’s Latest Oilfield Challenge

It’s a towering example of the contentious debate over what to do with the state’s ever-growing supply of oilfield waste.

International Business Times

Oil Plummets As Hopes For An Iran Deal Rise After Trump's Remarks About Talks Being In 'Final Stages'

Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war are in their "final stages."

The Independent UK

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade

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