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US business activity hits more than five-year high as inflation pressures build
US business activity accelerated sharply in September, but rising input costs, supply constraints and energy prices renewed concerns over inflation.
Category: United States
United States
US inflation: Pressure building
US business activity reached a five-year high in September, driven by new orders, but inflation pressures are rising.
oil and gas
Energy shock deepens as central banks tighten on rising inflationary risks
US retail diesel prices hit $6.50, central banks tighten policies amid inflation concerns, and the Trump-Xi summit looms.
Countries
US Inflation Surge Strengthens Case for Fed Hike
US CPI rose +0.4% in August, boosting expectations of a Fed rate hike as inflation pressures remain sticky.
oil and gas
US-Venezuela oil deal: A major opportunity, but a long road to recovery
A US-Venezuela oil deal may reshape production long-term but faces political risks; recovery is expected to be gradual and brownfield-led.
Business News
US Leading Indicators Signal Firmer Growth Momentum
US leading indicators rose in July, pointing to stabilising growth momentum despite persistent weakness in consumer spending and labour-market conditions
World Business News
Wall Street Rebounds as US Treasury Buys Bonds
US Treasury bond purchases ease yields; Wall Street rebounds, oil stays high, FBMKLCI seen consolidating within 1,725–1,735 range.
oil and gas
Gasoline, diesel and jet fuel stocks at historically low levels
US crude oil prices fell over $2 per barrel due to a significant stock build, impacting refined product supply globally.
Analyst Report
Global Markets: US headline inflation rising
Wall Street ended mixed while US headline inflation is rising. The Dow Jones slipped 0.04%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.26% and Nasdaq gained…
United States
Global Markets Rise as US Job Loss Spurs Fed Pause Hopes
US job losses lift markets as traders expect Fed pause; Middle East tensions keep oil prices high, pressuring global economy.
Trade
Only one-third of exports to US face new tariff
Malaysia’s tariff exposure eases under new US Section 301, but risks remain with upcoming excess capacity investigation.
Business News
US Imposes 12.5% Tariff on Singapore Exports Over Forced Labour Concerns
US slaps 12.5% tariff on Singapore exports, citing forced labour concerns; Singapore rejects claims, vows enforcement and industry resilience.
War
Malaysian Businesses Stay Prepared Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions
Malaysian businesses prepare for US-Iran tensions by strengthening risk strategies to ensure stability amid potential economic impacts.
Tariffs
US Rolls Out New Forced Labor Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners Under Section 301
The US will impose 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing expiring duties following recent legal challenges.
oil and gas
Red Sea and Hormuz Chokepoints Pressure Global Oil Supplies
Oil supply routes face mounting pressure as Houthi threats disrupt Red Sea shipments and attacks target Strait of Hormuz transits.
Politics
US-Iran Talks Lift Sentiment Despite Lingering Market Caution
Improving US-Iran negotiations and easing oil prices lifted global sentiment, while investors stayed cautious ahead of key economic data.