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889 No signed Hormuz deal expected yet from Oman meeting on Monday, Iranian official saysA meeting between Iran and Gulf states planned for Monday in Oman will be a chance to discuss issues including the Strait of Hormuz, but is not expected to yield a signed agreement over the blockaded waterway, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday. Iran has been negotiating 2026.09.13 890 Speculators turn net long on yen for first time since FebruarySpeculators turned to a net long position on the yen for the first time since February, data showed late on Friday, a display of growing momentum behind Japan's beleaguered currency. Yen futures data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed net non-commercial position 2026.09.13 891 Interview with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECBI’m here as a friend, a neighbour and a Norman to offer a European voice, without being a candidate for anything. I’m here simply to help French people understand the role of Europe a little better. On Thursday you announced an increase in the ECB’s key interest rates, which shou 2026.09.13 892 Xi, Modi conduct in-depth exchange of views, agree China, India should be partnersChinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted here on Saturday a candid and in-depth exchange of views, and reached important consensus that China and India should be partners. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New D 2026.09.13 893 Bessent’s attempts to suppress interest rates could spark a recessionThe bond market can be tricky for even its most sophisticated and well-armed participants. Just witness how Scott Bessent lately has attempted interventions to suppress interest rates — only to see them surge higher. Mind you, I say this as an observer who appreciates our Treasur 2026.09.13 894 Independence referendum ‘not off the table’ amid meeting between Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandA fresh vote on Scottish independence remains "not off the table", a senior minister has said, despite earlier remarks from the Prime Minister. The issue of separation from the UK resurfaced this week after Andy Burnham stated in the House of Commons that a further vote would be 2026.09.13 895 Saudi Foreign Minister: The security of the Arabian Gulf will not be stable without respecting the sovereignty and independence of its statesSaudi Foreign Minister: The security of the Arabian Gulf will not be stable without respecting the sovereignty and independence of its states and refraining from interfering in their affairs. Saudi Foreign Minister: The Kingdom's security is inviolable, and the GCC states will not accept any targeting of their territories. 2026.09.13 896 Trump on China: not concerned Xi will cancel summit, says China has treated US fairly over recent yearsUS Trump on China: not concerned Xi will cancel summit, says China has treated US fairly over recent years US Trump on Irish unity: natural to unite north and south US Trump on Irish unity: Won't discuss Scotland for now, will address later 2026.09.13 897 Trump reiterates that he sees Iran war ending after US midterm electionsUS President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that he expected the Iran war to end this year, possibly just after midterm elections due in the United States in November, resulting in a drop in oil prices. “Iran will end right after - maybe before - but it’ll end right after the 2026.09.13 898 All eyes on US Fed to tackle high inflationThe US Federal Reserve goes into a key rate-setting meeting this week with markets expecting policymakers to pull the trigger on a rate hike to tackle persistently high inflation -- and analysts say central bank chief Kevin Warsh's credibility is on the line. The world's largest 2026.09.13 899 Iran says Hormuz meeting with Gulf states postponed at request of regional countriesIran said a planned meeting in Oman between Tehran and Gulf Arab states, scheduled for Monday to discuss possible arrangements over the Strait of Hormuz, has been postponed. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, citing an Iranian foreign ministry official, reported that the post 2026.09.13 900 Week Ahead: Fed, BoE, BoJ, UK CPI, and More | Sep. 13-19Week Ahead: Fed, BoE, BoJ, UK CPI, and More | Sep. 1319 Three major central bank decisions, led by the Fed, BoE, and BoJ, headline a busy week for markets. UK and Canadian inflation, China activity figures, UK employment and retail sales, and NZ GDP add to a calendar with potential for volatility across major currencies. The headliners: FOMC Rate Decision: Fridays August CPI strengthened the case for a hike. Core CPI rose 0.3% m/m, above the 0.2% consensus, while headline CPI matched expectations at 0.4%. A quarter-point increase is now the markets base case. The FOMC will also release its updated economic project... 2026.09.13