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Today: May 13, 2026
Today: May 13, 2026

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Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output

Refinery attacks tied to the wars in Iran and Ukraine have knocked out nearly 9% of global oil refining capacity in recent months,

Iran, Ukraine wars deliver worst hit in years to oil refining output
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Oil little changed as Trump arrives in China; US oil stocks fall more than expected

Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday even as U.S. crude inventories fell sharply with investors focused on a fragile Middle East ceasefire and a

Oil little changed as Trump arrives in China; US oil stocks fall more than expected
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US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin

The dollar gained on Wednesday after hitting a two-week high following the latest hot U.S. inflation reading, with markets focusing on the talks set

US dollar rises as inflation jumps; Trump-Xi talks begin
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Fed alert

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Oil prices remain elevated, inflation is climbing and bond markets

Fed alert
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French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024

EU-harmonised consumer prices in France rose 2.5% year-on-year in April, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, confirming a preliminary reading published late last month and

French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024
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World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on

From a rout in Asian currencies to the closure of a low budget

World markets feel the strain as US–Iran war grinds on
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Netflix spent over $135 billion on film, TV over last decade

Netflix has invested over $135 billion in films and television series over the past decade, the company said on Tuesday, underscoring the dominance of the streaming giant and the

Netflix spent over $135 billion on film, TV over last decade
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US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
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Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse

U.S. and world stocks touched new highs on Monday, as artificial intelligence fever continued to outweigh the prolonged U.S.-Iran impasse.

Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse
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Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war

Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war

Consumer sentiment declines to another new record low as Americans fret over Iran war
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Chip push, crude pull

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

Chip push, crude pull
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China's exports likely picked up pace in April on Iran war stockpiling: Reuters Poll

China's export growth likely quickened in April, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as companies rushed to stockpile components from the manufacturing powerhouse amid fears

China's exports likely picked up pace in April on Iran war stockpiling: Reuters Poll
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Trading Day: Markets draw breath

U.S. and global stocks hit new highs before ending lower on Thursday as chip stocks gave back some of their blistering gains, while oil clawed

Trading Day: Markets draw breath
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ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics

European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said on Thursday that there appeared to be a disconnect between record stock market valuations and the risks facing the

ECB's Schnabel sees 'disconnect' between stock market valuations and geopolitics
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Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains

Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains

Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains
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NY Fed finds stability in longer-run inflation views in April

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NY Fed finds stability in longer-run inflation views in April
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Chip frenzy goes global

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip boom goes on, with Asia seeing rolling catchups to this

Chip frenzy goes global
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Watchdog flags risks in banks' growing private credit ties

The fast-growing private credit industry's deepening links with banks and asset managers are creating risks for the world's financial system, a global

Watchdog flags risks in banks' growing private credit ties
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Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations

The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected

Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
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Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes

Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that

Australia's central bank set to cool its heels after rapid-fire rate hikes
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An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say

An unfinished Iran war could give Xi the upper hand in Trump talks, sources say
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Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
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Dollar set for sharp weekly loss versus yen after Japan steps in

The dollar was headed for its biggest weekly loss against the yen since February on Friday after Japan was reported to have intervened to support its

Dollar set for sharp weekly loss versus yen after Japan steps in