Global markets are experiencing a volatile week. US stock futures and Asian shares are down. Oil prices are rising again due to Middle East tensions. This is impacting inflation expectations and the US Federal Reserve’s plans for interest rate cuts. Investors are closely watching energy markets and the private credit sector for further clues.
Wendy’s draws buyout bid as beef costs and burger rivalry weigh on business
Wendy’s shares jump after Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management offers $7.35 per share to take the burger chain private, as the company faces high beef
October 28, 2026