Recap | October 13, 2026
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By Edward von der Schmidt
Summary
Saudi-Houthi fighting, Hormuz attacks, and Iran's preparations for a renewed conflict with the US highlighted Middle East uncertainty.
Ahead of September price data, Federal Reserve officials looked past the October FOMC meeting for potential policy adjustments in December while evaluating AI, energy, and inflation outlooks.
President Trump declared an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine but adherence was not assured.