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Last updated: April 28, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Global Macro & Geopolitics

Treasury yields climbed as skepticism mounted in Washington regarding Tehran’s proposal to lift the Hormuz blockade in exchange for the removal of U.S. port restrictions, while the World Bank projects commodity prices will hit a four-year high in 2026 due to ongoing supply disruptions stemming from the conflict in Iran. This surge in raw material costs is expected to weaken developing economy growth by pushing inflation higher globally. On the energy front, Beijing is signaling a rollback of its export restrictions on diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel, which were first imposed at the outset of the regional tensions.

US Corporate & Legal Affairs

The Justice Department is pressing its case against President Trump’s ballroom project, citing a recent security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner as justification for expedited judicial review, while lawmakers are simultaneously urging the White House to prohibit Chinese automakers from establishing manufacturing bases within the United States, viewing such access as a “non-negotiable priority.” Separately, a former federal prosecutor, Maurene Comey, has won a ruling allowing her suit against the Trump Administration to proceed, alleging wrongful termination based on political motivations following her handling of cases involving figures like Sean Combs. Meanwhile, the FBI executed 22 search warrants in Minnesota as part of an expanding fraud inquiry targeting local businesses.

Capital Markets & Financing

Columbia University intends to tap the municipal bond market next month with a planned $485 million debt sale designated for various capital projects, testing investor demand for higher education financing. In stark contrast, US corporate bonds tied to data centers slid after reports surfaced that OpenAI missed internal targets for user acquisition and sales, raising concerns about the near-term profitability fueling massive infrastructure builds, even as opposition to new data center locations continues to mount across the country. Furthermore, Cosan’s Compass unit is attempting to launch the first Brazilian IPO in nearly five years, aiming to raise up to 3.1 billion reais ($622 to bolster its market position.

Sector Moves & Infrastructure

T-Mobile announced a major network expansion, entering into joint venture agreements with Oak Hill Capital and Wren House to extend its fiber footprint through deals valued collectively at $2.7 billion. In the UK, shareholder discontent persisted as Nat West saw a lower vote in support of its chair over climate policies, reflecting continuing pressure from smaller investors on environmental governance. In sports finance, Brighton & Hove Albion is committing £80 million to construct Europe’s first stadium dedicated solely to women’s football, signaling a major financial endorsement of the Women's Super League’s growth trajectory. Separately, Barclays is seeking a 50% recovery on its £500 million ($674 loan to the collapsed mortgage lender MFS, though full recoupment remains uncertain amidst insolvency proceedings.