Weekly Market Recap: May 22 - May 26, 2026

The week commenced with optimism as European stocks were expected to open higher following positive trends in Asia, notably the surging $NIKKEI which breached the 65,000 mark for the first time. However, concerns over the ongoing U.S.-Iran talks and the implications of China's crackdown on cross-border trading dampened overall sentiment. The tech sector was notably impacted by $HUAWEI's announcement of new chip designs amidst U.S. restrictions, which could potentially reshape competition with rivals like $NVDA and $AAPL. Meanwhile, the infrastructure sector, represented by companies like $VMC, demonstrated strength with reaffirmed guidance and solid demand for public construction projects. In the energy sector, developments in LNG contracts in Australia highlighted the ongoing transition towards energy security and sustainability, aligning with global market trends toward clean energy investments. Additionally, discussions around tokenization and its potential effects on finance, as mentioned by $BYBIT CEO Ben Zhou, are beginning to gain traction among investors, indicating a shift in financial paradigms.