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Today's read · Monday, 14 September 2026

Oil surge and Fed rate hike dominate markets

Oil prices have spiked due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, pushing WTI crude above $100 and influencing inflation expectations. This has increased pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, with markets anticipating a hike in response to persistent inflation. The combination of rising oil prices and potential rate hikes is weighing on equities, as seen in the S&P 500's decline.
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