Stocks & Investing·May 20, 2026

US Treasuries Jump as Trump Cites ‘Final Stages’ With Iran

Treasuries surged on investor optimism that the US and Iran were nearing a deal that could ease a rise in global energy prices that has fanned fears around inflation.

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Treasuries surged on investor optimism that the US and Iran were nearing a deal that could ease a rise in global energy prices that has fanned fears around inflation.

Treasuries surged on investor optimism that the US and Iran were nearing a deal that could ease a rise in global energy prices that has fanned fears around inflation.

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This storyUS Treasuries Jump as Trump Cites ‘Final Stages’ With IranBloomberg Markets 17d agoTrump says negotiations with Iran in final stages, warns of attacks if deal fails - ReutersReuters 16d agoTrump says Iran negotiations in final stages, raising hopes and risksBitcoin World

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Treasuries surged on investor optimism that the US and Iran were nearing a deal that could ease a rise in global energy prices that has fanned fears around inflation.

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