Over the last six hours, Middle East geopolitical tensions drove energy-led inflation fears, impacting Brent Crude and equities like the S&P 500 and DAX 40. Central bank policy remains pivotal; the ECB approved UniCredit’s Commerzbank stake as markets anticipate a December rate hike. Fed officials signaled a potential December hike but tempered 2027 expectations, influencing the DXY, Gold, and USD pairs. In crypto, Australia advanced new tax transparency legislation, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Additionally, China’s PBOC defended its economic policies at the G20.
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Friday, October 16, 2026
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