Outro

Q1 2026 will be one to remember: oil ending at multi‑year highs, US gas prices crossing $4, and markets struggling to price geopolitical uncertainty. As the Fed stays patient, attention turns to labor data and tightening financial conditions.

Today’s recommended read: Market tightening gives central banks time to wait and watch by Mike Dolan

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