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Business · Markets · Policy Monday, 18 May 2026
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Opening Signal Oil keeps pressure on bonds

Higher crude prices revive the inflation concern behind a weaker start for government debt.

Dublin Watch Power demand drives deal talk

Utilities are back in focus as investors price the value of reliable electricity capacity.

Policy Watch Costs test public and private plans

Investment, hiring and infrastructure budgets all face a fresh discipline check.

Markets & Economy
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Energy
Utilities
Infrastructure
Oil, rates, power demand and public spending frame the morning’s business agenda.
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Markets & Data02
Opening Trend

Oil and Yields Set the Morning Price of Risk

Investors are watching whether the energy move stays contained or feeds back into inflation, rates and corporate margins.

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Global bonds Softer Yields up
Brent Higher Risk bid
Utilities In focus Deals watched
UK capex Paused Costs bite
Sterling Steady Cautious
Gold Firm Haven tone
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Companies & Policy03
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World & Outlook04
Closing Note

The Week Opens With Costs Back in Command

Energy, borrowing costs, power demand and project discipline are again setting the agenda for executives and investors.

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