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Global markets are reacting to renewed geopolitical tension in the Middle East and hawkish central bank signals. Energy prices have surged, driving yields higher and complicating the inflation outlook for major central banks.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Energy prices spiked due to renewed US-Iran military tensions, reigniting global inflation fears and pressuring bonds.
  • 2.FOMC minutes revealed hawkish sentiment, with some participants considering rate hikes due to AI-driven demand and geopolitical risks.
  • 3.The KRW is performing strongly in early 2H 2026, shifting its regime from trade-balance driven to portfolio-flow driven.

Table of Contents

  • OVERNIGHT NEWS
  • CALENDAR
  • MARKET REVIEW
  • OUTLOOK
  • TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

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Authors

Kenneth BrouxSantosh EjantharTanmay G PurohitJuliette Guillaume

Securities

Brent Crude OilEURUSD

Themes

Central bank hawkishnessEnergy-driven inflation fearsGeopolitical risk in the Middle East

Regions

EuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastUnited StatesChinaPoland