A US–Saudi trade deal, including a rollback of tariffs, boosts market sentiment, leading to a surge in equities and crypto markets.
The S&P 500 erases previous losses, reflecting increased investor confidence amid easing trade tensions and potential interest rate cuts.
US CPI data trending lower sparks optimism for rate cuts, although the Federal Reserve maintains caution, with expectations of two rate cuts in the near future.
Crypto assets outperform other classes, with Bitcoin and Ethereum nearing record highs, while attention is drawn to Coinbase's upcoming addition to the S&P 500 on May 19.