Looking past oil volatility
Global markets started the week on a softer note as rising yields and renewed oil volatility weighed on sentiment. The US dollar initially weakened on …
August 18, 2026
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Risks rise, but the bull won’t budge
Middle East tensions are rising as the US-Iran ceasefire nears its end, yet oil prices remain surprisingly steady as Gulf producers find alternative ways to …
August 17, 2026
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Hot, handle with care
US equities are hitting fresh record highs as softer jobs and inflation data ease Fed rate hike expectations and push short-term yields lower. But inflation …
August 14, 2026
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Ephemeral relief?
Soft US inflation data is giving investors another dose of relief, lifting equities and bonds as expectations for an imminent Fed rate hike eased. AI …
August 13, 2026
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What US CPI data won’t tell
Investors are looking for direction. On the one hand, oil prices fluctuate on every headline; on the other, technology stocks swing between hope and worries …
August 12, 2026
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Rising oil weighs on appetite ahead of US CPI
Rising oil prices are fuelling inflation worries and pushing global yields higher ahead of tomorrow’s closely watched US CPI report. US crude is consolidating near …
August 11, 2026
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