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Two tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz as Houthi strikes escalate
An active overnight session dominated by Middle East supply-risk developments lifting crude, with gold and the rupee also in focus.
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US military deployment to Persian Gulf: 2 October 2026
The Pentagon confirmed on 2 October 2026 the deployment of an additional aircraft carrier and approximately 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf, according to Bloomberg Markets. A related report from NewsAPI dated 1 October 2026 c…
Nike Q1 FY2026 earnings due after close on 1 October
Nike is scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter earnings after market close on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Coverage across NewsAPI, Cnbc TOP, and Bloomberg Markets converges on expectations of continued year-on-year sales declines as the com…
SEC proposes direct Bitcoin and crypto custody rules for regulated funds
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on 1 October 2026 a proposal that would permit investment advisers and regulated funds to hold Bitcoin and other crypto assets directly, under defined conditions, and to use state trust …
Canada fast-tracks 1 mb/d Alberta-Pacific pipeline; Cenovus, CNQ, Suncor named
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on 1 October 2026 the fast-tracking of a proposed 1 million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast, designating the project as a matter of national interest. The pipeline …
Hong Kong posts largest daily decline since March as yields and stimulus doubts weigh
An active overnight session dominated by Middle East military escalation, Hong Kong equity weakness, elevated oil prices, and a surging Tokyo CPI print.
PetroChina and Zhejiang Petrochemical suspended refined fuel exports for October 2026
China's major refiners PetroChina and Zhejiang Petrochemical suspended refined fuel exports for October 2026, prioritising domestic supply, according to Oilprice. PetroChina cancelled gasoline and jet fuel cargoes, while Zhejiang Petrochemi…
Trump demands Powell resignation over Fed headquarters renovation: 30 September 2026
Donald Trump posted on TruthSocial on 30 September 2026 demanding Jerome Powell's resignation as Federal Reserve Chair, citing alleged mismanagement of the Fed headquarters renovation project. Trump stated projected costs stand at a minimum…
Eurozone manufacturing PMI hits 52.9, 52-month high in September 2026
The Eurozone manufacturing PMI rose to 52.9 in September 2026, its highest reading in 52 months, according to data reported on 1 October 2026. Production and new orders expanded at their fastest rates since early 2022. The reading also regi…
US September payrolls missed at 29,000; unemployment rose to 4.2%
The US economy added only 29,000 non-farm payrolls in September 2026, significantly below the consensus forecast of approximately 90,000, according to data reported on 2 October 2026. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% from 4.1% in August, …
Indian refiners secured tanker tenders amid three Hormuz attacks
Indian refining companies are seeking tanker capacity for crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Oilprice reporting on 1 October 2026. Two shipping companies won tenders issued by Indian refiners, while bids from two…
Tanker strikes in Strait of Hormuz drive Brent above $100 as global yields surge
A risk-averse European session dominated by Strait of Hormuz security incidents, multi-decade sovereign yield highs, and a stronger dollar.
Yen fell versus dollar after BOJ September summary; Nikkei 225 rose
The Japanese yen depreciated against the US dollar on 1 October 2026 following the Bank of Japan's release of its September meeting summary, which did not signal an imminent back-to-back rate hike. Market participants had positioned for fur…