Five Inflation Drivers Keeping Pressures Elevated
An analysis examines five factors that may keep inflation elevated: the Iran war, AI spending, consumer resilience, immigration, and government spending.
17/09/2026 19:2219 min read
Oil
Trump mulls 'big decision' on Iran as US forces remain in holding pattern
Trump says he faces a big decision on whether to launch new attacks on Iran, keeping both escalation and de-escalation open.
17/09/2026 17:216 min read
WTI crude oil holds key support, faces resistance at 100-hour moving average
WTI crude oil bounced off the 200-hour moving average support but still trades below the 100-hour moving average resistance.
17/09/2026 15:5319 min read
China urged Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi plea, sources say
China privately asked Iran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after a Saudi appeal, sources say.
17/09/2026 12:245 min read
European Markets Gain as Oil and Yields Cool After Central Bank Decisions
European markets saw gains as oil prices and bond yields eased following the Fed and BOE rate decisions.
17/09/2026 12:116 min read
Solana withstands bearish forces after Clarity Act vote failure and Fed hike
Solana recovers after Clarity Act vote failure and Fed rate hike, with key upgrade and macro factors ahead.
17/09/2026 11:3110 min read
Oil slips as Saudi aims to restore half pipeline capacity, Trump to meet Gulf leaders
Oil prices eased as Saudi Arabia projected restoring half of its pipeline capacity within days and Trump planned a meeting with Gulf leaders to discuss…
17/09/2026 10:429 min read
Gold Recovers After Market Overreacts to Fed Decision
Gold rebounded after a dip below $4,300 as the Fed's decision was seen as less hawkish than markets expected. Focus shifts to Middle East and data.
17/09/2026 10:0111 min read
European shares climb as bond yields stabilise after Fed rate move
European stocks opened higher as bond yields steadied following the Fed's 25 bps rate hike and oil prices fell.
17/09/2026 07:318 min read
Fed hike aftermath drives Asia market moves
Asia markets rose as investors digested the Fed's rate hike, with Goldman Sachs moving its next hike call to October and dealers eyeing upcoming BOE and BOJ…
17/09/2026 03:4216 min read
Asian shares edge up as oil retreat offsets expected Fed hike
Asian shares rose as investors shrugged off a fully-priced Fed hike, focusing on lower crude prices and upcoming BOJ decision.
17/09/2026 03:0112 min read
Saudi crude reroute via Oman brings oil down from near four-month highs
Oil fell as Saudi Arabia rerouted crude via Oman, easing supply fears, but the conflict and pipeline damage remain unresolved.
17/09/2026 01:5114 min read
IMF warns RBA may need to hike again, urges Australian spending cuts
IMF warns RBA may hike again, citing inflation, urges Australian spending cuts; markets price ~80% chance of a September hike.
17/09/2026 01:0117 min read
Trump to host Gulf leaders at UN for post-Iran war talks
Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at the UN to discuss postwar Iran strategy, with a day-after plan expected after midterms.
17/09/2026 00:0112 min read
BoE seen holding rates as energy shock fuels November hike bets
BoE expected to hold at 3.75% Thursday, but Iran-driven energy surge lifts market odds of a November hike to 80%.
16/09/2026 23:5117 min read