Oil Slips as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data Fed: Markets see an 81% probability of rates remaining unchanged in October. Wednesday’s U.S. CPI report is the key event this week.   Equities: Asian markets are mixed, while U.S. futures edge higher. Tech earnings and AI investment remain in focus.   Oil: Brent is around $103.4 […]

OIL SUPPLY RISKS & AI VALUATIONS SHAKE MARKETS Oil: Brent remains above $100 as attacks on Gulf shipping and disruptions to U.S. Gulf of Mexico production keep supply risks elevated. Trump’s pledge to avoid an attack on Iran before the midterm elections has done little to remove uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. Equities: Technology […]

OIL SURGE, BOND YIELDS & FED HAWKISHNESS DRIVE MARKETS Oil: Brent climbed back above $102 as renewed attacks on Gulf shipping increased concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Falling U.S. crude inventories added further support to prices. Equities: U.S. stocks pulled back from recent records as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above […]

OIL RALLY, RECORD HIGHS & FED MINUTES SET THE TONE Oil: Brent moved back above $100 as Gulf of Mexico storm risks and renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raised concerns over regional supply disruptions. A decline in U.S. crude inventories has added further support to prices. Equities: U.S. stocks extended their rally, with the […]

METALS CAUGHT BETWEEN EASING FED BETS AND RISING YIELDS Gold & Silver: Softer U.S. jobs data has sharply reduced expectations for an October Fed hike, but a stronger dollar and surging Treasury yields are limiting the recovery in gold and silver. Gold remains near $4,130, while silver trades around $60.70 as markets reassess the path […]

PRECIOUS METALS REBOUND AS FED HIKE EXPECTATIONS EASE Gold started the week on a firmer footing after suffering its largest weekly decline since June. Softer-than-expected U.S. employment data reduced expectations for an October Fed rate hike from 64% to around 22%, easing pressure from Treasury yields and allowing gold to recover toward $4,160. However, elevated […]

Global Market News Summary — 2 October 2026 The Nasdaq Composite ended 1 October at 26,871.60, up 0.04%. Micron Technology posted quarterly results showing revenue up fourfold, lifting chip shares broadly, while Alphabet gained after launching its latest Gemini model. The 10-year Treasury yield touched an intraday 5.342%, the highest since April 2002, with the […]

Fed Expectations Shift as Markets Turn to U.S. Jobs Data Fed expectations have shifted significantly. August PCE inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year, below the 3.7% expected by economists. Following the data, the probability of an October rate hike fell to 38%, while Goldman Sachs pushed its next rate-hike forecast from October to December. Markets are now […]

GLOBAL MARKETS: RISING BOND YIELDS KEEP EQUITIES UNDER PRESSURE Global equities are showing resilience despite a difficult month for bond markets. September is on track to become one of the weakest months for global bonds in years, while major equity markets have remained relatively stable, supported by solid corporate earnings, resilient economic activity and continued […]

Fed and Treasury Yields in Focus Across Global Markets The Fed and rising U.S. Treasury yields remain the key market drivers. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.27%, its highest level since 2007, while the 2-year yield approached 5%. Markets are now pricing more than a 70% chance of an October Fed rate hike, as […]