US Tells Iran ‘Clock Is Ticking’, Stocks Fall as Brent Hits $110 | The Opening Trade 5/18/2026

US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Iran and told it the “clock is ticking,” hours after drones targeted a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. Tehran “better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday. These were his most belligerent comments regarding the Iran war, which remains in a fragile ceasefire, since he returned to the US from China on Friday. Stocks fell as the stalemate between the US and Iran kept driving oil prices higher, while bonds found some stability after last week’s global selloff. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Guy Johnson. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Opening Trade 00:00:34 - Market Check 00:03:27 - Brent Crude, Oil Gains 00:04:26 - Global Bond Selloff, Inflation Concerns 00:06:25 - China Economy Weaking Sharply 00:09:20 - Nvidia Earnings 00:10:15 - SpaceX IPO Plans 00:10:52 - Ebola Outbreak 00:22:42 - Iran War: UAE, Saudi Arabia Report Drone Incidents 00:25:42 - Ryanair Warns of Risings Costs from Fuel Prices 00:35:48 - French Finance Minister on Europe Economy 00:44:50 - Audemars Piguet x Swatch $400 Watch Drop 00:47:43 - Stocks to Watch: Oil Stocks, Anglo American, RyanAir 01:04:32 - Ryanair Stock 01:08:59 - Stardard Chartered Names Manus Costello CFO 01:15:15 - Bond Market 01:24:17 - CDC to Escolate Ebola Response 01:27:30 - Iran War: Bessent Calls on G-7 to Increase Sanctions 01:33:45 - Bonds, Stocks Fall on Inflation Fears -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X:   / bloombergtv   Facebook:   / bloombergtelevision   Instagram:   / bloombergtv   Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X:   / business   Facebook:   / bloombergbusiness   Instagram:   / bloombergbusiness   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusi... Reddit:   / bloomberg   LinkedIn:   / bloomberg-news   More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio:   / bloombergradio   Bloomberg Surveillance:   / bsurveillance   Bloomberg Politics:   / bpolitics   Bloomberg Originals:   / bbgoriginals   Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology:    / @bloombergtechnology   Bloomberg Originals:    / @business   Bloomberg Quicktake:    / @bloombergquicktake   Bloomberg Espanol:    / @bloomberg_espanol   Bloomberg Podcasts:    / @bloombergpodcasts