UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
BBC Business - 2026-05-20 01:58:01CNBC Daily Open: Bond markets and the Senate rebuke Trump as Iran war worries linger
Trump faces resistance at home even as inflation expectations rise and affordability looms large ahead of the midterms.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 01:46:48U.S. Treasurys are now firmly in the 'danger zone,' strategists say
U.S. Treasurys are in a "danger zone" as surging long-term yields raise fears that sticky inflation could begin spilling over into equities, strategists said.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 01:44:50Goldman Sachs says AI and energy resilience are creating a North-South divide in Asian markets
North Asian markets are outperforming South Asian markets, supported by stronger fiscal ability and AI developments, Goldman said.
CNBC World - 2026-05-20 00:45:50Another Trump victory: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky primary
President Donald Trump had targeted Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., for opposing GOP priorities.
CNBC US - 2026-05-20 00:19:58Corn Pulls Back into the Tuesday Close
Corn futures corrected from the sharp Monday gains on Tuesday, with contracts steady to 1 ¾ cents lower at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 ½ cents to $4.35. NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at 76% planted as of Sunday,...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-20 00:15:39Cotton Falls Lower on Turnaround Tuesday
Cotton futures posted a correction Tuesday, with contracts down 10 to 137 points across the board. The US dollar index was $0.150 higher at $99.255. Crude oil was up $0.07 at $103.59 on the day. NASS Crop Progress data showed 41% of the US cotton crop planted as of May...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-20 00:15:39Cattle Rally into the Tuesday Close
Live cattle futures posted gains of a dime to $1.20 across the board on Tuesday. Cash trade has been limited so far this week after $260-265 sales last week. Feeder cattle futures were in rally mode on Tuesday, up $4.35 to $4.80 at the close, with front month May up...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-20 00:05:20Soybeans Close Tuesday with Mixed Action
Soybeans slipped into the close, with contracts down 1 ¼ to 3 ¾ cents in the front months and up 1 to 2 cents across the rest of the board. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 3 cents at $11.46. Soymeal futures were down 10 cents to...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-20 00:05:19Wheat Close Mixed on Tuesday
The wheat market was mixed at the Tuesday close, with Chicago contracts up and spring wheat lower. Chicago SRW futures were 2 ¼ to 3 ¾ cents higher at the close. KC HRW futures were steady, with most contracts fractionally mixed. MPLS spring wheat was down 4 to 6 ¾...
Nasdaq Stocks - 2026-05-20 00:05:19