--- title: "Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 1 AM ET: Asian Equities, Bonds Rise Amid Optimism for U.S.-Iran Deal | Bank ..." type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287161567.md" description: "Asian equities and bonds rose amid optimism for a U.S.-Iran deal as President Trump indicated negotiations were advancing. The Bank of Japan signaled a potential rate hike with inflation around 2%. Oil prices dropped following Trump's comments on Iran negotiations. Moody's downgraded Mexico's credit rating to Baa3, citing fiscal weaknesses. Memorial Day travel is expected to set records despite rising fuel prices. The Fed's minutes suggest support for rate hikes if inflation persists, influenced by geopolitical tensions and an AI boom." datetime: "2026-05-21T05:30:25.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/287161567.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287161567.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/287161567.md) --- # Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 1 AM ET: Asian Equities, Bonds Rise Amid Optimism for U.S.-Iran Deal | Bank ... Asian Equities, Bonds Rise Amid Optimism for U.S.-Iran Deal Equities and government bonds rose in Asia after President Trump said negotiations with Iran were advancing, spurring hopes of a deal to end the conflict. \---- Bank of Japan Policymaker Signals That Rate Hike Might Be Approaching Policy board member Junko Koeda said Japan's underlying inflation is likely already at around 2%. \---- The Furious Chip Rally Was Petering Out. Now Wall Street Turns to Nvidia. Semiconductor stocks just muddled through their worst two-day stretch since March. \---- Fed Minutes Reveal Support for Rate Hikes if Inflation Proves Persistent The Middle East war and an AI boom have reshaped the interest-rate outlook ahead of a leadership transition at the central bank. \---- Oil Prices Drop as Trump Says Iran Negotiations Are in 'Final Stages' Crude prices remain elevated but there appears to be movement in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday. \---- Memorial Day Travel Expected to Set Records Despite Higher Fuel Prices Americans are determined to keep their long holiday weekend travel plans, even if they are paying more for fuel to get to their destinations. \---- Moody's Downgrades Mexico to Baa3 With Stable Outlook According to Moody's, the downgrade reflects sustained weakening in fiscal strength and the expectation that a narrow revenue base and continued support for state oil company Petróleos Mexicanos will limit the country's ability to stabilize its debt. \---- An updated 'misery index' shows economic stress is nearing a warning zone as stocks push higher A new gauge of household "misery" that includes mortgage rates has been moving in a worrisome direction that could mean weaker returns for the S&P 500 \---- Canada Has 'Fallen Way Behind' on Port Logistics, Carney Says Canada must quickly improve the efficiency at its ports to achieve the goal of rebuilding economic resilience and reducing reliance on U.S.-bound exports to drive growth, according to Prime Minister Carney. \---- U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Fourth Straight Weekly Draw Commercial crude oil stocks fell by 7.9 million barrels last week. Analysts expected crude stocks to fall by 3 million barrels. \---- Biotech Investors Are Tuning Out the MAHA Chaos The Food and Drug Administration is still in turmoil, but Wall Street no longer cares. \---- Bank Indonesia Delivers First Rate Hike in Years as Rupiah Flounders, Risks Rise Indonesia's central bank snapped a long-running pause as it delivered its first rate hike in over two years. \---- Japanese Stocks Are Bargains, Even After Big Gains Value investors think the good times are far from over for the Japanese stock market. Here are stocks and funds to invest in now. 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