SIB GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKLY BRIEF | 21 September 2026
Highlights U.S. equities ended the week with mixed results as investors responded to the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate increase since 2023, sharp swings in oil prices linked to intensifying Middle East tensions, and changing expectations for monetary policy. The S&P 500 slipped 0.08%, while the Dow fell 1.69%, whereas the Nasdaq advanced 0.94%. Technology…