16/05/2026
Markets looked stronger in some areas this week… but what did traders need to watch?
In this week’s Markets Never Sleep recap, we break down how inflation, oil prices, the U.S. dollar, gold, and AI-related stocks were connected.
U.S. CPI came in at 3.8%, while PPI rose 1.4% month-on-month, raising concerns that rate cuts may be delayed. As bond yields moved higher, the U.S. dollar strengthened, putting pressure on gold, which moved near $4,579.
At the same time, Brent oil rose near $107 as Middle East supply-risk concerns kept markets cautious.
AI-related stocks, including Nvidia and Cisco, supported tech sentiment during the week.
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