Weekly Market Summary
- Edition
- 14 September 2026
- Closing of
- Friday 11 September
Major Indexes Performance
| Index | Closing Price | Weekly Change | Change as a bar | 2026 editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,656.98 | 0.86% | ||
| Dow Jones | 52,573.29 | 0.98% | ||
| Nasdaq | 26,333.04 | 0.96% | ||
| Euro Stoxx 50 | 6,325.13 | 0.90% | ||
| FTSE 100 | 10,650.44 | 0.39% | ||
| Shanghai | 3,888.11 | -1.18% | ||
| MOEX Russia | 2,281.04 | -1.21% |
Major Commodities Performance
| Commodity | Closing Price | Weekly Change | Change as a bar | 2026 editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 4,408.90 | 0.04% | ||
| Silver | 65.19 | 0.40% | ||
| Brent Oil | 104.61 | -2.81% |
Economic indicators
- Unemployment rate U.S
- 4.3%
- Core CPI U.S
- 325.01 - YoY
- PPI U.S
- 149.16 - YoY
- Eurozone CPI Data (Consumer Inflation)
- 129.43
- UK CPI Data (Consumer Inflation)
- 139.3
- European Central Bank / Interest rates
- 2.15%
Article summaries
U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates as inflation remains stubborn
Sourceapnews.com (opens in a new tab)The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, moving rates up by 0.25 percentage points as policymakers respond to persistent inflation and elevated energy costs.
The decision is particularly significant because higher oil and fuel prices linked to geopolitical conflict are complicating the inflation outlook. The move could translate into more expensive borrowing for households and businesses, while also putting pressure on bond markets and currencies.
The Fed has indicated that another increase later in the year remains possible, making monetary policy a major issue for investors heading into the final quarter of 2026.
BRICS seeks greater economic influence amid geopolitical tensions
Sourceapnews.com (opens in a new tab)The BRICS summit in New Delhi focused heavily on the relationship between geopolitical instability and the global economy. Leaders highlighted the risks posed by disrupted supply chains, critical minerals, technology competition and trade barriers.
The group also supported greater use of local currencies and stronger cross-border payment systems, reflecting the broader effort among emerging economies to increase their influence over international finance.
The summit illustrates how trade, energy security, technology and monetary systems are increasingly becoming interconnected with geopolitical competition.
Oil shock becomes a longer-term threat to global markets
Sourcereuters.com (opens in a new tab)The Middle East conflict is evolving from an initial oil-market shock into a potentially prolonged disruption to global energy supplies. Attacks affecting Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and instability around the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are creating additional risks for oil transportation.
With crude prices above $100 per barrel, the consequences extend beyond energy companies: higher fuel, shipping and insurance costs can feed into inflation, corporate expenses and consumer prices.
The article also highlights declining global oil inventories, suggesting that an extended disruption could put further strain on the world economy.
Across all three pieces, a clear theme emerges:
Geopolitics is no longer a background risk it is actively driving financial markets, fiscal policy, and corporate strategy in real time.
Reference list
- 1https://apnews.com/article/federal-reserve-warsh-trump-inflation-bab1bcb07e973bfb2dd0c3e5fbbb73b1 (opens in a new tab)
- 2https://apnews.com/article/india-brics-modi-russia-china-iran-wars-72e4329da3bc30ab7b231b2d11aae375 (opens in a new tab)
- 3https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/oil-markets-survived-iran-war-sprint-now-comes-marathon-2026-09-14/ (opens in a new tab)
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