Interest rates, oil and commodity prices in October 2026. What the EIA, the Fed and the RBA say, and the questions ASX resources investors can ask.

Commodity prices in 2026 set against what the IEA, OPEC, World Bank, ICSG and others forecast for oil, copper, iron ore, gold, coal and lithium.

US interest rates are rising again as the Fed hikes and the 10-year passes 5%. What the data says about inflation, China and the ASX.

Copper has pushed into record territory above US$14,700 a tonne, driven by mine-supply problems, tariff-related stockpiling and rapidly growing electricity demand. We examine what is behind the copper price rally, whether it can last and which ASX copper stocks provide investors with exposure.