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Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport drive energy security concerns through European session
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East geopolitical escalation, a US-brokered Russia-Ukraine energy truce, and an EU-China hybrid vehicle import cap.
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Saudi Aramco halts European crude allocations after Red Sea pipeline attack
A geopolitically driven European session dominated by Middle East supply disruptions, a dovish BOJ hike, French bond stress, and Russian asset seizures.
Bank of Japan raises rate to 1.25% at fastest pace since 1990
An active overnight session dominated by the Bank of Japan's rate decision, easing oil prices, and continued Middle East geopolitical strain.
CL Q2 2026: filings, holdings, and macro context
Recent news coverage has centred on macroeconomic developments with relevance to consumer staples companies such as Colgate-Palmolive. The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on 17 September 2026, bringing …
Fed's first rate hike in three years reshapes equities, bonds, and dollar
European session dominated by Fed hike aftermath, Middle East energy supply disruptions, and BoE hold at 3.75%, with US futures recovering from Wednesday's losses.
Fed hikes 25bp unanimously; Dow falls 600 points as dollar surges
A busy overnight session dominated by the Fed's first rate hike since 2023, a weaker dollar-driven sell-off in Asian assets, and easing oil prices as Saudi Arabia moves to restore pipeline capacity.
Fed expected to raise rates 25bp as Hormuz disruptions and 5% yields weigh
A cautious European session dominated by Fed anticipation, persistent Middle East supply disruptions, and elevated Treasury yields near 5%.
Fed rate hike anticipated Wednesday as 10-year yield nears 5%
A risk-off overnight session dominated by Fed hike positioning, multi-decade Treasury yield highs, and continued Middle East supply disruption in oil markets.
10-year Treasury yield tops 5% as Saudi pipeline stays offline and Russian refineries shut
A volatile European session defined by dual energy supply disruptions and a 10-year Treasury yield breach of 5% for the first time in nearly three years, with US futures declining into the open.
Houthis capture Hanish islands as Brent rises to $107.45 and 10-year yields hit 5.02%
An active overnight session dominated by escalating Red Sea geopolitics, surging crude prices, and US Treasury yields reaching multi-year highs above 5%.
Brent crude reaches $108 as Saudi pipeline drone attack halts East-West exports
A risk-negative European session dominated by Middle East supply disruptions, rising energy prices, and strengthening Federal Reserve rate hike expectations weighing on equities.
Sweden election: centre-left bloc leads with 51.3% in exit poll
Sweden's centre-left opposition bloc took a lead in an exit poll after a close general election on 13 September 2026 that, if confirmed, would return the Social Democrats to power and keep the far-right Sweden Democrats out of government. T…
US 10-year Treasury yield breaches 5% for first time since 2007
The 10-year US Treasury yield crossed 5% on 14 September 2026, its first breach of that level since 2007, according to Marketwatch TOP. The move emerged from a broad bond-market selloff driven by concerns surrounding AI investment, rising o…