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
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European markets steady, oil and yields slip before Fed decision
European markets steady before Fed decision, with oil and bond yields easing.
16/09/2026 11:516 min read
Oman mediates secret US-Houthi talks as Yemen crisis deepens
US officials held secret talks in Oman with Yemen's Houthis, who pledged not to attack American ships but exempted Saudi vessels.
16/09/2026 11:416 min read
S&P 500 hits pain point as oil tops $100; hawkish Fed could worsen slide
The S&P 500 has reached a pain point with oil above $100, and a hawkish Fed could worsen losses.
16/09/2026 11:119 min read
Oil Prices Tick Up as Saudi Arabia Halts Crude Deliveries After Pipeline Closure
Oil prices rose as Saudi Arabia cancelled crude cargoes after the East-West pipeline closure, with traders eyeing the FOMC decision.
16/09/2026 08:518 min read
European stocks bounce as oil and Treasury yields slide before Fed decision
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as oil prices eased and bond yields retreated, providing a respite ahead of the Fed's rate decision.
16/09/2026 07:226 min read
Global Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Decade Peaks Across Major Economies
Ten-year bond yields in the US, UK, Japan, Germany and France hit multi-decade highs as oil above $100 fuels inflation fears.
16/09/2026 06:119 min read
Asia-Pacific Markets Cautious Ahead of Fed; Oil Steady, Crypto Weighed
Asia-Pacific markets: Oil steady near highs, Japan data misses, crypto falls on US Senate vote.
16/09/2026 03:4110 min read
Coalition warns of action after Houthi drone stopped near Mecca
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, calling the security of holy sites a red line and promising a response.
15/09/2026 23:4114 min read
Vance predicts Iran war to shift phase in months
Vance said Iran conflict to enter new phase in months; his Hormuz traffic recovery claim disputed by independent trackers.
15/09/2026 21:5314 min read
Soaring shipping costs squeeze US crude arbitrage to Asia
Shipping costs for US crude to Asia have surged to record levels amid Middle East supply disruptions. Asian refiners continue to buy US barrels despite higherβ¦
15/09/2026 21:4214 min read
US stocks end lower as Treasury yields climb and oil prices jump
US stocks closed lower Monday as the 10-year yield topped 5% and crude oil jumped 4.4%, ahead of the Fed's rate decision.
15/09/2026 20:4113 min read
Oil price surge complicates Fed decision in volatile markets
Oil's 11-day rally pushes yields higher and stocks lower ahead of a likely Fed rate hike.
15/09/2026 20:347 min read
Saudi pipeline attacks reveal Iraqi militia capability
Iraqi militias attacked Saudi pipeline, exposing defense gaps. Repair timeline 3-6 weeks; further strikes could make it indefinite.
15/09/2026 19:323 min read
WTI crude hits $106, adding to oil market's mounting troubles
WTI crude rose $4.93 to $106.31, marking an 11th gain in 12 sessions amid a supply crunch and rising geopolitical tensions.
15/09/2026 17:319 min read