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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh declined to indicate whether the US central bank would raise or hold interest rates at its October meeting, leaving markets to assess the outlook for monetary policy amid continuing concerns about inflation and the appropriate level of restraint.
Read the source ↗LONDON, 14 October 2026 — Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after two vessels were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while reports that Iran was adopting new tactics against shipping heightened concerns over the security of a critical international energy corridor. The developments have renewed attention on the vulnerability of oil supplies to escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Read the source ↗Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is seeking to expand its exposure to iron ore and uranium as competition for critical mineral resources intensifies, reflecting growing efforts by governments and investors to diversify supply chains for electric vehicles, renewable energy and other strategic industries.
Read the source ↗KYIV, 15 October 2026 — Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared an end to Kyiv’s participation in a proposed ceasefire covering energy targets, deepening tensions over efforts led by US President Donald Trump to halt strikes on critical facilities.
Read the source ↗LONDON, United Kingdom, October 9 — Oil markets remained volatile on Friday as traders weighed signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran against continuing threats to shipping and disruptions to production in the Gulf of Mexico.
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