Market Analysis
Market Flash: Hormuz calms down and AI runs riot
29/05/2026
• Diplomatic progress between the US and Iran has eased geopolitical concerns, pushing oil prices back below $100 a barrel and propelling the S&P 500 to a record high.
• US GDP figures for the first quarter of 2026 have been revised downwards to +1.6% on an annualised basis (compared with +2% in the initial estimate).
• US investment-grade bond issuance is expected to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, with a significant portion coming from hyperscalers.









