13 September 2026
Weekly Review: Global Bond Yields Reach Fresh 2026 Highs
Renewed US-Iran conflict lifted Brent crude to $104.35 a barrel and pushed government bond yields to fresh 2026 highs in the US, UK and Germany, while South African GDP contracted for the first time in six quarters.
6 September 2026
Weekly Review: US Payrolls Rebound Sharply
US nonfarm payrolls rose 162,000 in August, well ahead of expectations, while escalating US-Iran hostilities pushed Brent crude 8.64% higher and global sovereign bond yields to multi-year highs.