Goldman CEO Slides Into Musk’s DMs, Iran Reviews Trump’s Latest Offer | The Opening Trade 5/21/2026

Goldman Sachs campaigned to lead SpaceX's IPO, with Chief Executive Officer David Solomon messaging Elon Musk directly on X to highlight the bank's commitments. A rebound in US equities stalled while oil moved higher and bond yields wavered as traders once again waited to see whether hopes of a peace deal in the Middle East would translate into tangible progress. 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, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)