Trade news — September 18, 2026

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1. BusinessTradeMarketsEquities

   Sep 18, 2026, 22:20 UTC

   

   Wall Street Ends Mixed Week Amid Fed Rate Hike and Middle East Tensions

   Wall Street concluded the week with mixed results, influenced by the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and escalating tensions in the Middle East, which led to an increase in oil prices.

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2. BusinessTrade

   Sep 18, 2026, 21:31 UTC

   

   Pakistan Approves Shariah-Compliant Digital Financing for Small Businesses

   The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ISC) has approved Shariah-compliant digital financing for small businesses in Pakistan. This initiative allows small businesses to access financing up to Rs. 30 million through a digital app called ESCP. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has also approved a similar digital application, Shaamilkar Tajir, offering Shariah-compliant financing of up to Rs3 million to eligible small businesses.

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3. WorldEuropeTradeEarnings

   Sep 18, 2026, 20:20 UTC

   

   Germany to Introduce Fuel Price Cap and Discount Amid Record Highs

   The German federal government and states have agreed on measures to relieve motorists from high fuel prices. A fuel discount of 17 cents per liter will be implemented from October until the end of the year, with both the federal government and states sharing the costs totaling 2.5 billion euros. Additionally, a fuel price cap, similar to those in Luxembourg and Belgium, will be introduced by January 1, 2027, at the latest. Talks with the oil industry will ensure supply security. Discussions on an excess profit tax and direct payments to citizens are ongoing.

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4. BusinessBudgetTradeEarnings

   Sep 18, 2026, 16:09 UTC

   

   South Korea Extends Fuel Tax Cuts Until November

   South Korea's Ministry of Finance and Economy has decided to extend the fuel tax reduction program until the end of November. Initially scheduled to end this month, the extension aims to ease the burden on citizens amidst volatile international oil prices and Middle East tensions. The tax reduction rates remain at 15% for gasoline and 25% for diesel and butane gas.

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5. BusinessTrade

   Sep 18, 2026, 04:52 UTC

   

   Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 31-Year High Amid Inflation Concerns

   The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its policy interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years, in a bid to combat rising inflation. The decision, which comes amid soaring crude oil prices and a weakening yen, was made with a majority vote of 7-2. This marks the sixth rate hike under Governor Kazuo Ueda and the shortest interval between rate hikes since 1990. The BOJ has signaled its readiness to continue tightening monetary policy as needed.

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