<div id="readability-page-1"><div> Mediators See Little Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks Tehran and Washington remain far apart as Trump calls off the use of force and then threatens it again. ---- U.S. Stocks Retreat as Bond Selloff Deepens Major stock indexes were in the red amid caution on Wall Street as mediators see little progress between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. ---- UN Lowers Growth Forecasts as Middle East Conflict Extends The global economy is set for one of its weakest expansions this century as the conflict in the Middle East pushes energy prices higher, but could grow even more slowly if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the United Nations said. ---- U.S. Pending Home Sales Rose in April Despite Economic Uncertainty The number of homes going under contract in the U.S. rose 1.4% in April, according to the National Association of Realtors' pending home sales index. ---- Canada Inflation Heats Up to 2.8% in April The acceleration was due largely to another month of steeper prices for gasoline, though core measures of inflation remain contained. ---- Eurozone Trade Surplus Narrowed in March The move likely reflects an increase in the cost of imported energy as the conflict in the Middle East disrupted supplies. ---- Japan's Economy Accelerated in First Quarter, Backing Case for Rate Hikes The Japanese economy accelerated during the first quarter, backing the case for another interest-rate increase as the Middle East conflict raises inflation risks. ---- U.K. Unemployment Inches Higher The unemployment rate edged up to 5.0%, with further rises expected in the coming months as the Iran war continues to weigh on the economy. ---- Australia's Central Bank Could Hold Rates as It Weighs Iran Impact The Reserve Bank of Australia said its third straight interest-rate increase gives it time to weigh the Iran conflict's impact on the local economy. ---- See How the Global Government Debt Binge Is Rippling Through Markets Bond investors are letting the U.S. borrow more than other countries. ---- To Cash In on Solar Stocks, Look for Trade Barriers The energy crisis is making some governments more protectionist, which is a good sign for solar investors. ---- See How Trump's Accounts Were Busy Trading Big Tech Stocks The president's investment accounts had a surge in activity, with more than 3,700 trades in the first quarter. <pre></pre> (END) Dow Jones Newswires May 19, 2026 15:15 ET (19:15 GMT)Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc.</div></div>

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