Recap | October 6, 2026
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By Edward von der Schmidt
Summary
With the US and Iran at odds over conditions, the conflict between Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi-backed government forces intensified amid a coalition counteroffensive.
Restoration of Middle East crude supply has tempered oil prices for now but inventory drawdowns, shipping costs, and distillate shortages remain challenges.
Ahead of Wednesday's FOMC minutes release, domestic stock indices marked record closes on tech strength notwithstanding government bond yields at two-decade highs.