Archive: May 2026
25 articles published this month
Senate Confirms Warsh as Inflation Raises Fed Risk
Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh was confirmed 54-45 as inflation accelerated, raising uncertainty over rate cuts, Fed independence, and market pricing.
US Inflation Pushes Long-Bond Auction Above 5%
US inflation accelerated in April, and a $25 billion 30-year Treasury auction cleared above 5%, raising pressure on borrowers and markets.
Cuba Fuel Crunch Spurs Havana Blackout Protests
Cuba fuel crunch worsened after the energy minister said diesel and fuel oil had run out, while Reuters witnessed Havana protests over extreme blackouts.
Trump Presses Xi as Iran War Tests Markets
Trump-Xi talks in Beijing put the Iran war, trade and Taiwan in one negotiation, with energy markets watching China’s stance on Hormuz risk.
Strait of Hormuz risk rises as Trump rejects Iran terms
Strait of Hormuz risk climbed after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, pushing oil up more than $4 a barrel and tightening shipping conditions.