WTI oil's $5 gap explained by futures contract rollover
A $5 overnight drop in WTI crude oil was due to futures contract rollover, not a selloff. The price difference reflects separate delivery months.
18/09/2026 07:4111 min read
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European equities edge lower in cautious open following Fed-driven gains
European stocks opened slightly lower Friday as profit-taking set in after a post-Fed rally; BOJ raised rates to 1.25%.
18/09/2026 07:335 min read
Ueda: Spring wage talks crucial for BOJ inflation outlook
BOJ Governor Ueda highlighted spring wage talks for FY2027 as key for inflation trends, and said policy will not be swayed by board changes.
18/09/2026 07:227 min read
BOJ's Ueda Signals Further Tightening Amid Inflation Risks
BOJ Governor Ueda stated the bank will continue to raise rates in response to economic and price developments, noting inflation overshooting risks.
18/09/2026 07:026 min read
RaiseMyFunds Drops Almost All Prop Trading Rules, Offers Up to $400K Instant Funding
RaiseMyFunds removes nearly all trading rules, keeping only a fixed max loss, and offers instant funding up to $400,000.
18/09/2026 06:4326 min read
Grayscale: Further Fed Hikes Unlikely to Reshape Crypto Markets
Grayscale's Pandl says Fed's mid-cycle adjustment won't drive major crypto shifts.
18/09/2026 06:269 min read
UK August retail sales beat forecasts as department stores and non-store retailers rebound
UK retail sales rose 0.5% in August, exceeding expectations, as department stores and non-store retailers recovered.
18/09/2026 06:2210 min read
UK retail sales beat expectations in August
UK August retail sales rose 0.5% month-on-month, beating expectations for a 0.2% decline.
18/09/2026 06:118 min read
BOJ raises rate to 1.25%, tracking US and European moves
Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25% on Friday, the highest since 1995, as energy costs pressure economies.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read
Ueda faces questions after two dissenters on BOJ rate hike to 1.25%
The BOJ's rate hike to 1.25% was accompanied by two dissenting votes, putting Governor Ueda's press conference in focus.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read