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A resurgence in oil prices dragged down stocks and bonds, stoking concerns about inflation just days ahead of the Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Brent crude settled near $117 as a flare-up in Middle East violence threatened supplies. Most S&P 500 firms fell even as selling pressure on tech shares abated. A gauge of chipmakers edged up, but posted its longest weekly drop since November. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.2%. Treasuries relinquished a portion of the previous session’s rally. Co-Host of Odd Lots, Joe Weisenthal says it's important to the US Economy that tech companies fire on all cylinders. (Source: Bloomberg)

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day than "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

Brent crude futures touched an intraday high of $114.94 a barrel on Friday after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s civilian and energy infrastructure, with India’s crude basket averaging $120.08 so far this month; Adani Total Gas raised CNG prices by ₹4.45 per kg

Declines in yields ease after a selloff in tech stocks drove investors to Treasuries. Oil heads for a third consecutive weekly gain as escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia stoke supply concerns. Shares of tower companies rise and wireless carriers decline in pre-market trading as SpaceX is said to be seeking access to 80,000 cell sites across the US for new networks. Laura Cooper of Nuveen joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss structural challenges facing the equity market. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Indian rupee’s sharp rebound from near a record low is set to lose steam as high oil prices and persistent dollar demand limit the scope for further gains.

South Korean stocks retreated as heavyweight chipmakers declined, tracking an overnight selloff in US technology shares amid rising oil prices.

The cost of options hedges against more gains in Treasuries surged to its highest level since March on Thursday, as investors sought the safety of US government bonds following a spike in oil prices and a deepening fiscal crisis in France.

The US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen step up their attacks on Saudi Arabia. Saudi Aramco had to evacuate its headquarters and the kingdom is on alert for more strikes. The US State Department has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave the country. Oil prices are spiking. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

US equity futures slide as a recovery rally in AI fades. Meta boosts its capital spending plans for the year. Oil rises as the US pulls some diplomats from Saudi Arabia amid worsening tensions between Houthis and Iran. George Goncalves of MUFG joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss opportunities in bonds amid market volatility. (Source: Bloomberg)

Futures were under pressure as escalating concern about Mideast conflict pushed oil futures higher, spurring inflation fears with US midterm elections less than two weeks away. Investors were also parsing the latest batch of tech earnings in a bid to assess the prospects of the artificial-intelligence trade.

Treasuries fell after reports suggesting the Middle East war is heating up lifted oil prices.

Treasuries rose as benchmark oil prices retreated from the highest levels in weeks, prompting traders to trim wagers on Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes over the coming year.

New Zealand inflation likely eased slightly in the third quarter, but the respite is set to be short-lived as a weaker currency and surging oil prices drive an acceleration in the final three months of the year, building the case for rate hikes.

Oil prices pulled back from a five-month high as traders weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East against surprisingly resilient supply. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are intensifying, with fresh strikes and attempted attacks targeting the kingdom and its key energy infrastructure. Matthew Mullman, Senior Analyst for Global Macro at Signum Global Advisors spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)

US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.

Most stock markets rose Monday as oil prices tumbled after US President Donald Trump announced an alleged "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, sparking astonishment from Kyiv and silence from Moscow. Trump's Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was seeking further details of the announcement. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

WTI crude fell 1.2% to US$90.40 and Brent 1.3% to US$102.91 on 9 October after Trump said the US would not strike Iran before the November midterms. The post WTI Falls 1.2% to US$90.40 as Trump Rules Out Iran Strike | Oil, Oct 9 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Wall Street traders betting on a another solid earnings season sent stocks higher, with the market also gaining as oil prices eased. Aoifinn Devitt, Managing Director: Global Wealth at Moneta Group, discusses the markets, global inflation and economic growth in the US and abroad. (Source: Bloomberg)

US stock futures rise, poised to end a two-day losing streak, as oil prices fall and the latest updates on artificial-intelligence spending helped ease investor concerns.

European bonds stabilized after a week of dramatic swings, with falling oil prices bringing relief from budget worries and abrupt shifts in hedge-fund positioning that whipsawed yields.

Oil prices drop as Trump dismisses speculation of pre-midterm military action against Iran.

Asian shares fell on 8 October 2026 as oil rose. We explain why dearer crude hurts Asia, who is exposed, and how Latin American producers gain. The post Why Higher Oil Prices Rattle Asian Stocks appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brij Khurana, senior managing director and fixed income portfolio manager at Wellington, and Kelsey Berro, fixed income portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." A rally in oil prices rippled through global markets, sending stocks lower and whipsawing bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. (Source: Bloomberg)

Indian equities slumped as elevated oil prices, higher bond yields and rising borrowings costs fuel persistent selling by investors.

Bloomberg’s Stuart Livingstone-Wallace discusses escalating clashes between Houthi forces and the Saudi-led coalition around the Bab el-Mandeb strait. He explains how recent Houthi strikes on key Saudi targets mark a renewed security challenge that is pushing oil prices higher. (Source: Bloomberg)

Oil near US$100 and a firm dollar set a cautious Latin America open as Chile and Mexico release inflation data. See the regional read-through. The post LatAm Opens After Ibovespa’s 0.7% Drop | Pre-Open, Oct 8 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Oil prices rose on fresh concerns about Middle East supplies, before falling on the possible release of more reserves.

US Treasuries resumed their retreat, lifting the 30-year yield back to its highest since 2002 as climbing oil prices raised concern about faster inflation and more central bank interest-rate increases. Vishal Khanduja, Head of Broad Markets Fixed Income at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, discusses credit spreads and whether or not yields will soon peak. (Source: Bloomberg)

A record-breaking run in stocks hit a wall as higher oil prices lifted bond yields, stoking concerns that potential inflationary pressures could trigger Federal Reserve rate hikes. Chuck Clough, Chairman at Clough Capital, discusses what he's seeing in current markets and whether we're facing an AI bubble. (Source: Bloomberg)