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Global markets react to Fed policy shifts and commodity surges
Global markets are navigating significant volatility driven by central bank policies, geopolitical tensions, and commodity price shifts. In the United States, cooling labor market data has shifted expectations for the Federal Reserve, with money markets pricing an 83% probability that interest rates will remain steady in October. However, Fed Governor Christopher Waller noted that while rate hikes may be necessary to reach the 2% inflation target, they do not need to occur in consecutive meetings.
Commodity markets have seen sharp movements. Silver prices rose to 60.67 dollars per ounce, while sugar prices reached their highest levels since December 2024, increasing over 35% this year due to supply concerns from El Nino and export restrictions in India. Energy markets remain sensitive to Middle East tensions and tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Amidst these risks, Donald Trump announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply significant quantities of diesel to global markets in stages.
On the institutional front, the IMF and World Bank are scheduled to hold their annual meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12-18. The meetings will address critical issues including economic growth, financial stability, and the impact of rising energy costs on global inflation.
Entities
Christopher Waller · Donald Trump · Federal Reserve · G7 · IMF · Vladimir Putin · World Bank
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of an interest rate hike in October dropped from approximately 70% to 20% following US employment data. www.61saat.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Silver prices closed the week at 60.67 dollars per ounce, marking a weekly gain of approximately 1.2%. www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sugar prices reached their highest level since December 2024, rising over 35% since the start of the year to 0.2027 dollars per pound. www.karar.com · www.takagazete.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US 10-year bond yield rose to 5.34%, the highest level since April 2002. www.61saat.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Money markets are pricing an 83% probability that the Fed will hold interest rates steady in October. www.ekoturk.com · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [● 5 SOURCES] US President Donald Trump announced that they will not carry out an attack on Iran before the midterm elections. www.ekoturk.com · www.borsaningundemi.com · www.yenisafak.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com · www.cumhuriyet.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated that interest rate hikes do not necessarily need to occur in consecutive meetings, though they should happen within a reasonable timeframe. www.ekoturk.com · www.borsagundem.com.tr · www.sabah.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump announced an agreement with Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel initially, with an additional 500,000 tons in November and a subsequent 1 million tons. www.ekoturk.com · www.borsaningundemi.com · www.yenisafak.com