Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index

China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Xi warned Trump that the issue of Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict” if mishandled, a stark opening salvo as a superpower summit set to tackle numerous thorny issues began in Beijing…

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CPI inflation April 2026:

Prices that consumers pay for a wide range of goods and services increased at a faster-than-expected pace in April, raising further concerns about the inflationary impact on the U.S. economy. The consumer price index rose at a seasonally adjusted 0.6% for the month, putting the one-year pace at 3.8%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported…

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Brent, WTI rise as Iran tensions escalate

Satellite view of the Salalah oil storage fire in Oman. An Iranian drone strike on March 11 ignited the blaze, sending a plume over the Gulf of Oman’s strategic port amid the wider conflict with Iran. Imaged March 13, 2026. Gallo Images | Orbital Horizon | Copernicus Sentinel Data 2026 | Getty Images Oil prices…

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