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12 Oct 2026

US equities reached record highs during the week ending 9 October 2026, supported by AI optimism and resilient economic data. However, rising oil prices, volatile Treasury yields and persistent inflation concerns kept investors selective, with Energy leading global sector performance.

05 Oct 2026

US employment slowed during the week ending 2 October 2026, reducing expectations for another Fed rate increase as inflation remained elevated. Treasury yields reached multi-decade highs, the US dollar strengthened and gold declined.

28 Sep 2026

AI optimism supported US equities during the week ending 25 September 2026 as resilient economic data pushed Treasury yields higher. The US dollar strengthened, while gold and oil prices declined as markets assessed the outlook for further interest-rate increases.

21 Sep 2026

The Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan raised interest rates as persistent inflation kept global monetary policy firmly in focus during the week ending 18 September 2026. The US dollar strengthened, technology stocks outperformed and oil recorded its first weekly decline in three weeks.

14 Sep 2026

Oil prices surged above US$100 per barrel as renewed Middle East supply disruption intensified inflation concerns during the week ending 11 September 2026. Global equities declined and government bond yields rose as investors increased expectations for tighter monetary policy across major economies.