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The week was defined by a complex interplay of robust U.S. labor data, persistent geopolitical volatility in the Middle East, and shifting monetary policy expectations. The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark rate at 3.50% to 3.75% during Jerome Powell’s final meeting as Chair, with hawkish dissents highlighting concerns over energy-driven inflation. The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in Apr...

The week ending May 1, 2026, was characterized by a confluence of hawkish central bank holds, persistent inflation data, and elevated geopolitical risk premiums stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark rate at 3.50%-3.75%, though a notable four dissents underscored internal divisions regarding the policy path [1]. Meanwhile, the European Central ...

The week ending April 24, 2026, was defined by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which catalyzed a sharp repricing of energy commodities and recalibrated monetary policy expectations. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran severely disrupted transit through the Strait of Hormuz, propelling Brent crude prices from approximately $95 per barrel early in ...