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TD Economics reports that WTI's rise above $100/bbl (peaking above $106 midweek) has revived global inflation concerns, pushing bond yields higher. Markets now price additional Fed hikes, with TD shifting its view to expect another hike this year and a later start to easing. In Canada, core inflation remains near 2%, underpinning expectations the BoC stays on hold.
- Institution
- TD Economics / TD Securities
- Published
- 09/18/2026
- Research topic
- Fed Policy · Crude Oil (WTI) · Inflation
- Time horizon
- 2026 · this week · 2027
Key arguments
- WTI above $100/bbl has revived global inflation worries and pushed bond yields higher, though restored Saudi pipeline flows eased some supply fears.
- Markets price tighter policy globally, including four BoC hikes by mid-2027.
- Canadian core inflation is well behaved (1.9% and 2.0%; 2.2% 3-month), so the BoC can stay on the sidelines.
- AI-related volatility and higher oil prices show growth remains durable but complicating the return to 2% inflation.
Key numbers
- WTI crude oil price
- $102.97/bbl
- BoC trimmed mean CPI
- 1.9%
- BoC weighted median CPI
- 2.0%
- Canada 3-month core inflation
- 2.2%
- U.S. 10-year Treasury yield
- 4.99%
Main risks
- Oil prices could stay elevated or move higher, keeping inflation pressures alive and forcing more tightening than expected.
- AI-related volatility may unwind, weighing on growth and market sentiment.
- Policy reversal expectations hinge on inflation easing in H1-2027; a delay would push easing further out.
Corresponding source evidence
Commodity Spot Prices** Foreign Exchange Cross Rates Fixed Income Yields Stock Market Indexes September 18, 2026 Weekly Bottom Line Highlights Canada U.S. Current Target Federal Reserve (Fed Funds Rate) 3.75 - 4.00% Bank of Canada (Overnight Rate) 2.25% European Central Bank (Refi Rate) 2.65% Bank of England (Repo Rate) 3.75% Bank of Japan (Overnight Rate) 1.25% Source: Bloomberg.
· 2026Global Official Policy Rate Targets Central Banks • WTI’s rise above $100 per barrel has revived global inflation concerns and pushed bond yields higher, although prospects for restored Saudi pipeline flows have eased some immediate supply fears.
• Persistent inflation and more momentum than expected in the economy led the Federal Reserve to raise inter - est rates this week.
· this week
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Cross-institution comparison · FED
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Economics / TD SecuritiesWeekly Bottom Line · TD Economics | 09/18/2026 | Neutral | — | 2026 |
| Westpac / Westpac IQ'Australia and NZ Weekly' | 10/18/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| NatixisInflation Rises, Rates Ease | 10/16/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| SMBCUS Macroeconomics · Joseph Lavorgna 2026 2027 2026 2027 | 10/16/2026 | Bullish | — | 2027 Q2 |
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