Where markets were leaning on 2026-10-13
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Rates Bonds
The gist: Global monetary policy appears to be moving sideways. This neutral direction follows the release of Federal Reserve Board minutes regarding discount rate meetings held throughout August and September 2026. Watch: - Federal Reserve Board minutes covering discount rate meetings from August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026.
Updated 2026-10-13 18:43 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Eu Equities
The gist: The outlook for EU-travel sectors appears sideways. Watch: - UK Department for Transport announcements regarding rail service ownership and specific travel concessions for service members' next of kin.
Updated 2026-10-13 10:43 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Commodities
The gist: The commodity market appears to be heading sideways as the focus shifts toward increased regulatory oversight. The primary driver is a new CFTC rule regarding whistleblower award presumptions, which aims to harmonize standards with existing SEC protocols. Watch: - Implementation of the CFTC's final rule establishing a "30 percent presumption" for whistleblower awards of $5 million or less.
Updated 2026-10-13 00:13 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
Energy
The gist: The energy market is leaning lower, primarily driven by downward pressure on natural gas prices. This trend is supported by expectations that natural gas inventories will reach their highest levels in a decade as the winter season approaches. Watch: - EIA inventory projections for natural gas heading into the winter season.
Updated 2026-10-13 00:13 UTC · sign up for the full net read + the markets you follow
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