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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Geopolitical Risk

A shooting near the White House during Trump's residence escalated tensions, while Iran nuclear talks faltered on specifics, collectively spiking risk aversion. The president's presence during the incident and the lack of a concrete uranium agreement pressured short-term Treasury yields as investors sought safety.

Market Sentiment

Stocks defied public gloom to trade at levels not seen since 1999, even as a record-low consumer sentiment highlighted economic anxiety. This divergence underscores how AI-driven optimism is buoying equities despite widespread pessimism about the broader economy.