Nvidia earnings, geopolitical fears roil Asia stocks and global bonds

Market news for May 20, 2026: The AI rally faces a critical test with Nvidia earnings, overshadowed by escalating Gulf conflict driving oil prices and bond yields higher globally. Geopolitical tension fuels inflation fears, prompting central bank rate hike bets and dampening Asian stocks.


Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.


Written by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)


Produced and edited by: Chai Pei Chieh & Claressa Monteiro


Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media


Produced with AI text-to-speech capabilities


---


Follow Market Focus Daily and rate us on:


Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus (https://bt.sg/btmktfocus/)


Amazon: bt.sg/mfam (https://bt.sg/mfam)


Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/mfap (https://bt.sg/mfap/)


Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp (https://bt.sg/mfsp/)


YouTube Music: bt.sg/mfyt (https://bt.sg/mfyt)


Website: bt.sg/mktfocus (https://bt.sg/mktfocus/)


Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg


Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. 


Discover more BT podcast series:


BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks (https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks)


BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt (https://bt.sg/btcobt)


BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts (https://bt.sg/podcasts)


BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson (https://bt.sg/btlenson)
See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Видео Nvidia earnings, geopolitical fears roil Asia stocks and global bonds канала The Business Times