US investors are now as active as UK investors in Europe, but the idea that 'seed stays local' is showing some cracks — TFN

• Cracker Barrel CEO Deno announced a strategic shift during the Q4 2026 earnings call to prioritize dinner menu upgrades and loyalty program growth. • The company will open no new stores in fiscal 2027 to focus on improving existing store performance and menu margins.

• Ten European oil stocks saw prices soar between 40% and 87% in 2026 due to record diesel prices and refining margins. • Equinor reported adjusted operating income of $11.48 billion in the second quarter while increasing production by 3%.

• Major U.S. stock indices fell on Wednesday as the yield on the 10-year Treasury note reached its highest level in 19 years. • The S&P 500 Index closed down 0.75%, the Nasdaq 100 Index dropped 0.85%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.68%.

• Shell and Trinidad's National Gas Company (NGC) finalized supply terms for the Aphrodite offshore gas project. • The agreement aims to increase Trinidad and Tobago's energy output by 2027 following a period of production declines.

• European stock markets and U.S. futures dropped on September 23, 2026, as investors anticipated rising interest rates. • The DAX30 index fell by 0.80% during the market downturn.

• Indian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday due to rising crude oil prices and tensions between the US and Iran. • Crude oil prices have remained above $100 a barrel, contributing to a negative outlook for the Nifty 50 index.

• Major stock averages fell during Wednesday's trading session after a spike in Treasury yields suggested the Federal Reserve might implement more interest rate hikes. • Traders are now monitoring weekly jobless claims to gather more specific data on the current state of the economy.

• S&P Global will release preliminary September Purchasing Managers' Indices (PMIs) for the United States on Wednesday. • The data is based on surveys of top private sector executives to provide an early indication of economic momentum.

• Asia-Pacific stock markets generally declined as investors monitored trade talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping and rising Treasury yields. • Australia’s ASX 200 fell by 0.84% to 8,692.00, while China's Shenzhen SZI dropped 1.08% to 13,489.30.

• An analysis identifies three Singapore stocks positioned to lead the next market rally due to strong corporate earnings and falling interest rates. • One highlighted REIT maintains a low gearing ratio of 34%, providing the financial flexibility to acquire more data centers.

• Invest1Now published an investor guide on September 23, 2026, analyzing the Trump-Xi summit and its potential effects on global markets. • The analysis provides specific data on China's record trade surplus and identifies the industrial sectors most exposed to the summit's outcome.