Stocks, Bonds Decline as Brent Hits $110 | Bloomberg Brief 5/18/2026 [CZENHSxtf3S]
A global bond selloff eases while stocks decline amid rising oil prices. President Trump expresses frustration with Iran, saying "the clock is ticking" on making a deal. The White House says China has agreed to buy at least $17 billion of US agricultural products and establish boards of trade and investment after the summit between President Trump and President Xi. Sharon Bell of Goldman Sachs discusses the equity market as investors look ahead to Nvidia's earnings report later in the week. Jude Blanchette of the RAND China Research Center analyzes the outcomes of the Trump-Xi summit. Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00:00:00 - Bloomberg Brief 00:00:46 - Global Market Check 00:03:35 - First Look Movers 00:11:37 - Trending on the Terminal 00:13:44 - Sharon Bell, Goldman Sachs Senior European Equity Strategist 00:21:17 - First Look Movers 00:28:24 - Trending on the Terminal 00:33:20 - Jude Blanchette, RAND China Research Center Director & Distinguished Tang Chair in China Research 00:40:48 - What to Watch -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: Visit for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: Facebook: Instagram: Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: Reddit: LinkedIn: More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio: Bloomberg Surveillance: Bloomberg Politics: Bloomberg Originals: Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology: Bloomberg Originals: Bloomberg Quicktake: Bloomberg Espanol: Bloomberg Podcasts: