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Today's brief · Friday, 30 October 2026

Oil eases on Iran talks, US inflation rises to 3.6%

Hopes for US–Iran peace talks pulled oil slightly lower, but Brent still settled near $115 a barrel. US growth was strong and inflation rose to 3.6%, which kept a December Fed hike in play and pushed gold towards $4,000. The ECB held rates and Christine Lagarde said she will leave early. South Africa's economy was found to be about 5% bigger than thought, and Kenya's October inflation comes out today.

WorldOil slips on hopes of US–Iran talks, but stays near $115
WorldUS economy grows fast, and inflation rises to 3.6%
WorldECB holds rates as Lagarde says she will leave early; Bank of Japan holds too
South AfricaSouth Africa's economy is about 5% bigger than thought; the rand dips
KenyaKenya's October inflation is due today after 6.8% in September
NigeriaThe naira firms to about ₦1,349 per dollar

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Thursday, 29 October 2026: Oil above $110, a cautious Fed and pricier fuel in Kenya

Africa: Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria

Business and market headlines from local publishers.

Unplugging from the city, and the fuel tankMoneyweb · South Africa · 2 Nov, 01:02 EAT
Economic despair is fuelling hostility towards foreign nationals – PityanaMoneyweb · South Africa · 2 Nov, 00:45 EAT
Godongwana says SA’s GDP lift creates fiscal headroomMoneyweb · South Africa · 1 Nov, 23:53 EAT
Fragile assumptions behind South Africa’s optimistic electricity outlookMoneyweb · South Africa · 1 Nov, 23:15 EAT
State Proposes Ugali Vanilla and Strawberry Flavors on Market ShelvesKenyans.co.ke · Kenya · 1 Nov, 19:45 EAT
Amanzi, awethu! Joburg residents protest as water supply is throttledMoneyweb · South Africa · 1 Nov, 19:00 EAT
Four Political Parties Announce Changes Including Top LeadershipKenyans.co.ke · Kenya · 1 Nov, 12:20 EAT
Interior Ministry Fires Warning to Parents, Teachers Ahead of 2026 KCSE ExamsKenyans.co.ke · Kenya · 1 Nov, 11:01 EAT
Ride Joburg race gets a new finish at KyalamiMoneyweb · South Africa · 1 Nov, 10:25 EAT
Sports PS Reveals Fresh Details of Ajax, Bayern Clash at TalantaKenyans.co.ke · Kenya · 1 Nov, 10:20 EAT
World Bank Flags UoN Master's Course With Little Change Since 1971Kenyans.co.ke · Kenya · 1 Nov, 08:53 EAT
Inside New KRA's Plot to Recover Unpaid TaxesKenyans.co.ke · Kenya · 1 Nov, 08:02 EAT
Here’s how many people receive a Sassa grantMoneyweb · South Africa · 1 Nov, 05:00 EAT
African countries face rising economic risksMoneyweb · South Africa · 1 Nov, 05:00 EAT
Verve plans phone tap-to-pay and AI agent payments, CEO saysTechCabal · 31 Oct, 20:13 EAT
Intra-African payment rails are key to cutting cross-border friction, says GreyTechCabal · 31 Oct, 20:12 EAT
Kenya sets November 24 date for Sugar Board electionsCapital FM Business · Kenya · 31 Oct, 19:50 EAT
Kenya Airways launches duty-free shopping with 15pc discountsCapital FM Business · Kenya · 31 Oct, 10:30 EAT
Researchers raise alarm over low death registration in KenyaCapital FM Business · Kenya · 31 Oct, 10:00 EAT
Kenya Urges Diaspora to Invest More at Home as Australia Photo Exhibition Opens in NairobiCapital FM Business · Kenya · 31 Oct, 09:17 EAT

World markets

Stories that move the dollar, oil, gold and stocks.

Don't get caught out by new Buy Now Pay Later rulesBBC Business · 2 Nov, 02:34 EAT
Everything changed for the oil, AI and bond trades over the past monthCNBC World Markets · 2 Nov, 01:27 EATOil
'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US votersBBC Business · 2 Nov, 01:25 EAT
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire endsBBC World · 2 Nov, 00:55 EATConflict
Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attackBBC World · 1 Nov, 20:56 EATConflict
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals sayBBC World · 1 Nov, 20:06 EAT
Thousands of jobs at Virgin Media O2 to be cutBBC Business · 1 Nov, 19:57 EAT
I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 1 thing differently after time apart—whether it's hours, days or weeksCNBC World Markets · 1 Nov, 17:36 EATCrypto Conflict
Why AI is boosting Meta's ad business while hurting Google searchCNBC World Markets · 1 Nov, 17:31 EAT
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hackBBC Business · 1 Nov, 16:11 EATCrypto
Companies promised AI gains — here's how the payoff showed up in earningsCNBC World Markets · 1 Nov, 15:34 EATStocks
The midterm election could reshape the muni bond market. Here’s what investors need to knowCNBC World Markets · 1 Nov, 15:30 EAT
Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion hack, says 90% of stolen user assets are coveredCNBC World Markets · 1 Nov, 15:19 EAT
The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleadingThe Guardian Business · 1 Nov, 15:00 EATConflict
Shops looted as German cost-of-living protests turn violentBBC Business · 1 Nov, 14:57 EAT
Energy bills help 'doesn't go far enough'BBC Business · 1 Nov, 10:15 EAT
Diwali hampers to bring hope to families in needBBC Business · 1 Nov, 10:11 EAT
Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across EuropeBBC World · 1 Nov, 00:29 EAT
The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump's tariffsBBC World · 31 Oct, 05:39 EAT
Tech sell-off drives US markets down by nearly $1tn after subpar earnings reportsThe Guardian Business · 30 Oct, 21:27 EATStocks

Central banks and regulators

Straight from the source: rate decisions, statements and enforcement updates.

Philip R. Lane: AI adoption in EuropeEuropean Central Bank · 30 Oct, 19:10 EAT
Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates)European Central Bank · 30 Oct, 17:00 EATEuro Interest rates
Results of the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters for the fourth quarter of 2026European Central Bank · 30 Oct, 12:00 EATEuro
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova ScotiaUS Federal Reserve · 29 Oct, 23:30 EATUS dollar
Piero Cipollone: Next-day securities settlement, tokenisation and the transformation of Europe’s financial infrastructureEuropean Central Bank · 29 Oct, 18:50 EAT
Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement (with Q&A)European Central Bank · 29 Oct, 17:00 EATEuro Interest rates
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 17 September 2026Bank of England · 29 Oct, 17:00 EAT
Bank of England sets out approach to tokenised collateral in central clearingBank of England · 29 Oct, 13:00 EATPound

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