Sunday 24 May 2026 07:00 UTC
Geopolitical developments dominate with US-Iran ceasefire extension talks and potential Strait of Hormuz reopening creating mixed risk sentiment - positive for energy markets but uncertain for safe havens. The StablR exploit causing EUR/USD stablecoin depegs adds crypto-specific systemic risk to monitor. VIX remains calm at 16.7 despite elevated 10Y yields at 4.56%, suggesting markets are cautiously optimistic on diplomatic progress.