Oil Prices Surge as U.S.-Iran Tensions and China Fuel Export Cuts Shake Markets
Oil prices jumped sharply on October 1, 2026, as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions collided with China’s decision to suspend most exports of refined petroleum products. The developments added fresh pressure to already-tight global fuel markets and raised concerns about shortages of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel. Brent crude settled at $102.31 a barrel, gaining $4.28, or […]
Global Bond Markets Sell Off as Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs
Global bond markets came under heavy selling pressure on October 1, 2026, as government borrowing costs climbed to multi-decade highs across the United States, Europe and Japan. Investors are increasingly concerned about persistent inflation, rising energy prices, high government debt and the possibility that interest rates could remain elevated for longer. The sell-off has important […]