Are Markets Ignoring Inflation? | Macro Mondays: May 18, 2026

About this episode

Andreas Steno and Mikkel Rosenvold discuss the implications of the Trump-Xi meeting and the current state of inflation and bond yields.

Andreas Steno and Mikkel Rosenvold are back to break down the aftermath of the highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. They also dive into rising bond yields, whether markets should start worrying about rates again, and if the latest inflation reports signal something more persistent beneath the surface. Let Monarch do your financial 'spring cleaning' for you! Use code REALVISION at Monarch.com to get your first year half off at just $50. Today’s sponsor is Plus500 US. Take your trading to the next level with cross-market contracts, from precious metals to key indices, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned trader in the Futures arena or brand new, Plus500’s user-friendly trading platform offers you the advanced tools, market insights, and quick execution you’ve been looking for. Get started with Plus500 for as little as $100 at https://us.plus500.com. Trading in futures involves the risk of loss. 🔥 Get 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 to Real Vision https://rvtv.io/3YOZZUe Timestamps: 00:00 - Monarch Sponsor 01:05 - Macro Mondays: Trump-Xi, Rates, Inflation, and Iran Hopeium 02:40 - Andrew Tate’s 30-Year Bond Trade and Why Long Yields Matter 06:03 - Why Rising Bond…

People in this episode

Hosts: Andreas Steno, Mikkel Rosenvold

Topics covered

• inflation
• bond yields
• Trump-Xi meeting
• market rates
• oil market
• China-US cooperation

Keywords

• inflation
• bond yields
• Trump
• Xi Jinping
• Monarch
• Plus500
• market rates
• oil market
• China-US

Sponsors

Monarch, Plus500 US

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, China, US

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