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“US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said European countries should “immediately” begin to use their reserves.”

“US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said European countries should “immediately” begin to use their reserves.”

“US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said European countries should “immediately” begin to use their reserves.”

“The Australian dollar fell below 70 US cents after the Reserve Bank lifted interest rates to a 15-year high on Tuesday.”

“US stocks have been under pressure as oil prices have swung sharply amid the US war with Iran, helping to push Treasury yields higher.”

“The US will offer to loan energy producers up to 40 million barrels of oil, which is what remains of the 172 million-barrel commitment the government made in March.”

“United States on Tuesday offered to loan energy companies 40 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an attempt to control rising prices due to the Ukraine and Iran conflict.”

“In March 2026, a coordinated effort among 32 countries released more than 400 million barrels of oil into the global market from those countries’ strategic reserves.”

“In March 2026, a coordinated effort among 32 countries released more than 400 million barrels of oil into the global market from those countries’ strategic reserves.”

“The Reserve Bank has lifted its key interest rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011, from 4.35%.”

“The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates to a 15-year high despite rising unemployment, falling house prices and sluggish economic growth.”

“The Federal Reserve is setting interest rates to deal with inflation in the US.”

“The US stock market has fallen into the red as Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh spoke after the central bank showed it’s trying to get the nation’s high inflation under control by hiking interest rates for the first time in three years.”

“The plan, though, runs counter to US efforts to cut the flow of money Russia gets from oil and gas sales that can be used to pay for its war against Ukraine.”

“Also due this week are US inflation figures, which could determine the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates.”

“Fossil energy reserve release The Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves under pressure from US President Donald Trump, who is keen to see lower petrol prices before November…”

“The average cost for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped 19 basis points to 7.49 percent for the week ending October 2 , according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly report released on Wednesday.”

“The International Energy Agency, the West’s oil watchdog and coordinator of its strategic oil reserves, is preparing to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel to help alleviate soaring diesel prices, but it is not clear if some of that total will…”

“After the London close, the US Federal Reserve will release minutes of the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting.”

“Brent crude oil rose 2% to $102.55 a barrel Wednesday as traders grew concerned about dwindling reserves amid fresh Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and storm-related production shutdowns off the US Gulf Coast.”

“… survey has painted a grim picture for Western Australia’s hospitality sector, with households in a glum mood about the rising cost of living and readying to tighten their belts even before the Reserve Bank hiked up interest rates to a 15-year high on…”

“The US economy added 29,000 jobs in September, according to the Labor Department’s report released on Friday, far below economists’ expectations.”

“EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday welcomed the deal that saw off a US threat to impose a ban on diesel exports by coordinating the release of fuel reserves.”

“…ng closely the U.S. monthly jobs report for September to be released on Friday (October 2, 2026), as the data could provide more insight into the likelihood of an October interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, after the Fed raised rates in September for…”

“…ng closely the U.S. monthly jobs report for September to be released on Friday, as the data could provide more signal to the likelihood of an October interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, after the Fed raised rates in September for the first time in…”

“Eurozone unemployment figures will be released, as will US initial jobless claims data.”

“Despite weakness in September, driven by bond market volatility and elevated oil prices amid the US-Iran conflict, the benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were on pace for a second straight quarterly advance, if gains hold.”

“'This was driven by higher world oil prices and the unwinding of the remainder of the federal government's fuel excise relief measures in August.' Governor Michele Bullock (pictured) hoped the year's four rate rises would be enough to bring inflation under…”

“On Wall Street on Friday, a cooldown in oil prices had helped release some of the pressure that’s built up on the US sharemarket, helping it close out its first winning week in the last three.”

“At half of the governor’s press conferences, the Reserve also releases its quarterly outlook on the economy.”

“Brent oil was quoted at 106.21 dollars a barrel in London on Friday at the time of the equity market close, down from 107.25 dollars late on Thursday on hopes of progress between the US and Iran.”

“These emergency releases, paired with higher output from oil producers and refineries in the Americas, initially helped prevent the Middle East supply shock from cascading into a bigger energy crisis.”

“Resurgent oil prices and inflation are weighing on markets but US tech stocks surged on Monday after Facebook owner Meta debuted its new Muse AI agent and saw its shares rise 11%.”

“…or this year’s Climate Week, please don’t hesitate to shoot us a note if you’d like to connect over the phone or share any tips. 📝🌱 - ⛽📈 We’re following surging diesel prices, and the ongoing debate over whether the administration should pursue an export ban…”

“…ld expect that in the preparation of any future independent Reserve/Resource statement undertaken in compliance with a recognized standard, the independent authors of such a statement would not use Palito assay results without sufficient duplicates from an…”

“In fact, with the largest-ever release of the 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves now slowing – the IEA says 320 million barrels has been released – a new and even more threatening phase for oil and refined product prices might be ahead, given…”

“Such is the worry over the Iran war stoking inflation that the US Federal Reserve defied Trump this week with its first interest rate rise since 2023.”

“Stocks climbed Thursday morning as Wall Street tried to bounce back from a steep sell-off the previous day, after the Federal Reserve issued its first interest-rate hike in three years.”

“Fuel prices in Australia are rising again after the worsening Middle East conflict pushed the global oil benchmark, Brent crude, above US$108 a barrel on Wednesday, marking a 35% surge since the start of August.”

“In addition, the US Federal Reserve raised its interest rate to 3.5%-3.75% for similar reasons on Wednesday.”

“US stocks slipped after oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street.”

“Investors are also monitoring the U.S.’s consumer price index data for August set to be released Friday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week.”

“…): -0.2% to 9,006 points - Australian dollar: flat at 72.04 US cents - Wall Street: S&P 500 -0.4%, Dow -0.5% Nasdaq -0.3% - Europe (Friday): Dax +0.2%, FTSE flat, Eurostoxx 600 +0.3% - Spot gold: -1.0% to $US4,428/ounce - Oil: Brent futures +0.8% to…”

“Analysts said the latest figures could reduce pressure on the US central bank, the Federal Reserve, to raise interest rates next month, despite high inflation.”

“- Published There was a surprise slowdown in US economic growth in the three months to June despite an increase in consumer spending, according to official figures.”