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Global markets advanced in May, supported by renewed strength in technology and AI-related sectors, with semiconductor-heavy markets such as Korea, Taiwan and the Netherlands leading gains. However, the backdrop became more complex as inflation pressures re-emerged, driven largely by higher energy costs linked to Middle East tensions. Central banks remained cautious, reinforcing a higher-for-longer stance, while bond markets came under pressure from rising yields.

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