Financial Markets Daily Report
19 maig 2026
Yesterday's session was a volatile one, as news from progress in the negotiations around the conflict in the Middle East came in both directions, moving energy prices and the rest of asset prices. Brent prices closed up by more than 2%, at USD 112/barrel, while TTF prices ended the session flat at EUR 50/MWh.
After climbing to year highs in overnight trading, government bond yields eased during the session as energy prices did so from their opening price, closing slightly lower on both sides of the Atlantic and also narrowing peripheral spreads in the euro area. In currency markets, the US dollar lost ground against the euro, leaving the EUR/USD cross slightly below 1.17.
Equity markets were mixed. Euro area indices advanced, with the German DAX and the Portuguese PSI leading the run, while US and Asian stockes registered losses. With no major macro releases today, investors will keep their focus on the developments in the Middle East.