BusinessPhoto: CaixaBank ResearchMarkets React to Higher US Inflation and Middle East Tensions
On October 15, 2026, financial markets showed moderate risk-off sentiment after U.S. inflation data surprised on the upside. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% year-over-year, slightly above expectations, mainly due to higher energy costs, especially gasoline. Oil prices remained elevated amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, influencing market dynamics.
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