Recap | September 18, 2026
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By Edward von der Schmidt
Summary
The Federal Reserve hiked rates in light of economic strength and elevated inflation coming against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty.
Oil markets have fluctuated in response to a developing conflict between Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, bringing stock indices and bond yields along for the ride.
The US passed sanctions legislation directed at Russia and its trading partners and the White House announced a deal concerning Greenland.