OCBC Daily Credit Snapshot 18 September 2026
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OCBC 每日信用快照 2026年9月18日
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
The Bank of England kept Bank Rate at 3.75% with a 6-3 vote; three members preferred a 25bp hike to 4.00%. The MPC raised its near-term inflation outlook, expecting CPI around 3.75% in 4Q26 versus 3.2% in July, and slightly above 4% in early 2027, citing Middle East energy prices and upside inflation risks. US equities rebounded and Brent settled near USD104.8/bbl. Asia USD HY spreads widened 10bps to 332bps.
- Institution
- OCBC Research
- Published
- 09/18/2026
- Research topic
- Crude Oil (WTI) · Inflation · US 10Y Treasury
- Time horizon
- near-term · 2027
Key arguments
- BoE kept Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% with a 6-3 vote; Greene, Mann and Pill preferred a 25bp increase to 4.00%.
- The MPC raised its near-term inflation outlook to around 3.75% in 4Q26, from 3.2% in July, and sees inflation slightly above 4% in early 2027.
- The MPC judged inflation risks are tilted to the upside, more so than in July; Governor Bailey said energy pass-through has been subdued but the trade-off worsens if high energy prices persist.
- OCBC's baseline remains that the BoE will keep its policy rate unchanged at 3.75% through year-end.
Key numbers
- BoE Bank Rate
- 3.75%
- BoE vote
- 6-3
- BoE CPI forecast 4Q26
- ~3.75% (July: 3.2%)
- BoE CPI forecast early 2027
- slightly above 4%
- Brent crude settle
- ~USD104.8/bbl
Main risks
- Middle East conflict widening into Yemen and Saudi Arabia could disrupt the region's two main oil export routes simultaneously amid existing Strait of Hormuz constraints.
- BoE inflation risks are tilted to the upside; the longer high energy prices persist, the harder the policy trade-off becomes.
- Qantas ground staff strike planned for next week during school holidays, affecting freight and QantasLink; union seeks a single enterprise agreement.
Corresponding source evidence
Meanwhile, Brent crude settled ~1% lower at USD104.8/bbl.
Lower global oil prices supported sentiment following the Fed’s policy decision on Wednesday, although Middle East supply risks remain elevated.
The Bank of England (BoE) kept its policy Rate unchanged at 3.75%, with the vote split remaining at 6 –3.
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AI analysis
Cross-institution comparison · WTI
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCBC ResearchOCBC Daily Credit Snapshot 18 September 2026 | 09/18/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| Saxo BankMarket Quick Take - Chipmakers extend their slide as Brent holds above 107 | 10/19/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| MUFGMiddle East Daily | 10/16/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| Scotiabank EconomicsGLOBAL ECONOMICS · DAILY POINTS | 10/16/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
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