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Global Markets Highlights — Oct 13, 2026 | Aivina
October 13, 2026
Global financial markets traded cautiously near record highs as third-quarter corporate earnings delivered mixed initial results. Elevated sovereign bond yields and volatile energy prices continue to weigh on broader risk sentiment. Investors remain focused on upcoming CPI data and central bank communications to gauge the monetary policy trajectory.
Highlights
- Global equities hovered near record highs, tech stocks pulled back, big-bank earnings opened mixed.
- Sovereign bond yields retreated from multi-decade peaks, Treasury auction demand stabilized markets, rate hike bets persisted.
- Crude oil prices swung violently, Middle East conflict risks raised supply fears, temporary policy shifts capped spikes.
Macro Overview
Inflation
Persistent headline pressures driven by elevated energy prices keep monthly CPI expectations sticky above central bank targets.
Interest Rate Outlook
Central banks maintain a hawkish bias with money markets continuing to price potential rate hikes before year-end.
Risk Sentiment
neutral
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