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From the artifact-backed Market Daily for 2026-05-21.
Market Summary
Notable moves in the previous trading window: JD Eggs +4.06%, IC CSI 500 -4.02%, IM CSI 1000 -3.91%.
Notable Moves (2026-05-21)
JD Eggs (JD2605): 3868 (+4.06%) / IC CSI 500 (IC2606): 8327 (-4.02%) / IM CSI 1000 (IM2606): 8445 (-3.91%)
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Precious Metals -0.51% / Energy +0.65% / Ferrous -0.45% / Base Metals -0.85%
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Geopolitical Risks
Open theme
Risk of US-Iran negotiation breakdown; Trump threatens severe military action; Strait of Hormuz passage obstruction leading to global oil supply disruption
Market Watch
Open theme
WTI crude: After breaking below $100, watch support at $99-95; if talks fail, could return to $120.; Brent crude: Around $105; Hormuz premium persists.
What to Watch
Open theme
Final outcome of US-Iran negotiations and Trump's decided actions; Strait of Hormuz passage situation (number of tankers backlogged)
Policy Watch
Open theme
Fed: If inflation persists, rate hike cycle may restart; focus on June FOMC.; US on Iran: Negotiations in final stage; if no deal, military action may escalate.

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Regional Conflict
Open theme
Iran stated it will not surrender to the US, considering diplomacy wiser than war. Meanwhile, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported that Israeli attacks since March have killed 3,073 people in Lebanon. (Al Jazeera Middle East); The US military boarded and inspected an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, the fifth commercial vessel intercepted since the US imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping, aiming to pressure Iran to return to negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Times of India) Key events: Iran says it will not yield to US, diplomacy better than war (Al Jazeera Middle East); US military boards Iranian oil tanker, Gulf tensions escalate (Times of India)
Energy & Commodities
Open theme
Iran's newly established 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority' issued a statement reaffirming its management and supervision scope over the Strait of Hormuz, requiring passing vessels to coordinate with and obtain permission from Iran. (China News Service); Iran tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, causing over 160 oil tankers to be stranded in the Gulf, affecting global oil transportation. (Nikkei Asia) Key events: Iran reaffirms management rights over Strait of Hormuz (China News Service); Iran tightens Hormuz control, over 160 oil tankers stranded in Gulf (Nikkei Asia)
Technology & Security
Open theme
Nvidia reported quarterly revenue up 85% year-on-year, but continued to exclude China from its outlook, reflecting the impact of US restrictions on chip exports to China. (Nikkei Asia); Nvidia reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of $81.62 billion, a record for the 12th consecutive quarter, exceeding market expectations. (Yonhap News TV) Key events: Nvidia revenue surges 85%, still excludes China from outlook (Nikkei Asia); Nvidia quarterly revenue $81.6 billion, 12th consecutive quarterly record (Yonhap News TV)
Economic & Monetary Policy
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The Fed's April meeting minutes showed that most officials believed further rate hikes might be needed to combat inflation, marking Powell's last meeting as chair. (The New York Times); The Fed released minutes of the April 28-29 FOMC meeting, showing the committee held rates steady. (Fed) Key events: Most Fed officials support possibility of further rate hikes (The New York Times); Fed April meeting minutes released, rates unchanged (Fed)
Great Power Competition
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Days after Trump's visit to China, Putin arrived in China for a summit with Xi Jinping, further strengthening China-Russia relations. (Al Jazeera Middle East); Trump said the China-Russia leaders' meeting was a good thing and planned to speak with Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, a move that could provoke China. (Yonhap News TV) Key events: China-Russia summit deepens strategic coordination after Trump's China visit (Al Jazeera Middle East); Trump calls China-Russia summit good, plans to talk with Taiwan leader (Yonhap News TV)

Source attribution: This briefing is compiled from publicly available information (see references).

Market Mood: 🔴 Risk-Off Middle East conflict unresolved, Strait of Hormuz risks, Fed hawkish expectations, and great power rivalry escalation. Despite temporary optimism from negotiation progress, overall sentiment is cautious and bearish. Drivers: Final stage of US-Iran negotiations / Strait of Hormuz control / Fed hawkish minutes / China-Russia summit and Taiwan Strait risks

TL;DR - US-Iran negotiations enter final stage; Trump's comments boost US stocks; oil prices plunge below $100. - Fed minutes emphasize inflation risks; majority of members support possible rate hikes. - Nvidia revenue hits record but excludes China; China-Russia summit and US-Taiwan contacts intensify great power rivalry.

Summary Yesterday, US-Iran negotiations showed signs of a turning point, with Trump stating they have entered the final stage. New York stocks closed up over 1%, and WTI crude fell below $100 per barrel. However, Iran remained tough, establishing a controlled area in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterating it will not yield to the US. The US military boarded and inspected an Iranian oil tanker, and Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 19 people.

Key Transmission Paths - US-Iran talks → risk appetite → oil/stocks/dollar - Strait of Hormuz control → oil supply risk → oil/inflation/global growth - Fed hawkish → rate hike expectations → Treasury yields/dollar/risk assets - China-Russia summit + US-Taiwan contact → geopolitical risk → safe-haven assets/crude

Contradictions / Divergences - Trump says talks in final stage (optimistic) vs Iran says no surrender, US boards tanker (pessimistic). - US stocks rise (risk appetite recovery) vs Fed hawkish minutes (risk-off). - Oil price plunge (easing supply-demand expectations) vs Hormuz control tightening (supply risk). - Nvidia revenue record (tech strong) vs excluding China (policy pressure).

Lessons Learned - Negotiation signals and military actions coexist; market sentiment shifts quickly; beware of false breakouts. - Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a key leverage point in Middle East games. - Fed internal hawk-dove divergence; market sensitive to inflation expectations.

Sources China News Service / Al Jazeera Middle East / Times of India / Yonhap News TV / Nikkei Asia / Google News - World / The New York Times / The Hindu / Fed / Global Issues News

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Latest Update: 2026-05-21 08:32
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Chinese
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English
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China News Service · Mainland / OfficialAl Jazeera Middle East · Overseas / MediaTimes of India · Overseas / MediaYonhap News TV · Overseas / MediaNikkei Asia · Overseas / MediaGoogle News - World · Overseas / AggregatorThe New York Times · Overseas / MediaThe Hindu · Overseas / MediaFed · Overseas / OfficialGlobal Issues News · Overseas / Media