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  • FTSE 100 Slips Amid Rising U.S. Bond Yields and Iran Tensions
    May 20, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 fell 0.50% as global markets reacted to surging U.S. bond yields and geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield remained near a 16-year high of 5.17%, while the 10-year yield hovered close to 4.66%. UK inflation softened to 2.8% in April, below expectations, easing pressure on the Bank of England for further rate hikes. However, producer price inflation rose sharply to 4%, driven by supply disruptions linked to Middle East tensions. Geopolitical concerns intensified after President Trump hinted at possible military action against Iran, escalating market uncertainty. The pound weakened slightly against the dollar, and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey was set to discuss the economic outlook amid these developments.

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Stock Futures Rise Before Nvidia Earnings As Wall Street Faces a Big Test

20 May 2026
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.73% and S&P 500 futures gained 0.35% ahead of Wednesday’s open, with Nvidia set to report earnings after the close. Options markets priced in a 6.5% swing for Nvidia, equal to about $355 billion in market value. In premarket trading, Nvidia shares rose 1.84%, while Micron, Intel, and AMD also advanced. Fed minutes are due at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Houston Homeowners Still Face Power Failures as CenterPoint Crews Arrive

Houston Homeowners Still Face Power Failures as CenterPoint Crews Arrive

20 May 2026
Bear Creek homeowners in Houston report repeated power outages and surges damaging electronics and medication, prompting some to install backup generators. CenterPoint Energy said it will send crews Wednesday to investigate. The complaints come as storms threaten the area and hurricane season approaches. Residents say outages occur even in calm weather and have tracked incidents for over a year.
Entergy’s AI stock boost draws Wall Street’s attention—with a twist

Entergy’s AI stock boost draws Wall Street’s attention—with a twist

20 May 2026
Entergy shares have risen 33.3% over the past year, outpacing the S&P 500 and utilities sector, as investors bet on surging electricity demand from data centers and industrial growth. In April, Entergy raised its four-year capital plan by 33% to $57 billion, driven largely by Meta data center projects. First-quarter adjusted earnings reached $399 million, or 86 cents a share. Entergy also finalized a service deal with HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana.
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