๐ Market Pulse โ Daily of 22 May 2026
๐ข๏ธ Barclays Warns of Upside Risk to Its $100 Oil Price Forecast for 2026
Barclays has maintained its $100 per barrel Brent oil price forecast for 2026 but is now warning of potential upside risks. This warning comes amid historically severe supply disruptions and rapidly declining global oil inventories.
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๐ Oil Prices Jump on Impasse Over Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices saw a significant jump as peace talks between the United States and Iran show little progress, particularly concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Disagreements over Iran's nuclear program remain a key sticking point.
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โ๏ธ IBM Stock Rallies On Trump Administrationโs $1B Grant: Analysts Say โBig Blueโ Could Become First US Quantum Foundry
IBM's stock experienced a rally following the Trump administration's announcement of a $1 billion grant, which will support the launch of Anderon, a new standalone quantum chip foundry in Albany, New York. This investment positions IBM to potentially become the first U.S. quantum foundry.
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๐ RGTI Vs QBTS Vs INFQ Vs IONQ: Which Quantum Computing Stock Is Retail Most Bullish On?
The Trump administration's announcement of a $2 billion investment across nine U.S. quantum computing companies has significantly boosted stocks like QBTS, RGTI, and INFQ, with QBTS currently leading in retail investor interest. However, there's considerable division among retail traders regarding the long-term viability of these valuations.
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๐ซ Binance CEO Fumes Over WSJ Allegations of Billions In Iran-Linked Crypto Activity
Binance's CEO has strongly refuted allegations from The Wall Street Journal claiming the exchange facilitated billions in cryptocurrency transactions linked to Iran, including those involving sanctioned firms accused of terror financing. The exchange denies these reports.