AUD/USD intraday: uptrend. (Source: Third-party strategy, for reference only)

Middle East tensions and Libyan export disruptions have driven oil prices up by over 3%.

Due to tensions in the Middle East and production stoppages in eastern Libya, oil prices rose on Monday. WTI October crude futures increased by 3.5% to $77.42 per barrel, and Brent October futures increased by 3.1% to $81.43 per barrel.

Preview of the Week: US PCE Data Draws Attention, Multiple Countries' Inflation Data to Follow

Last week, the dollar declined after dovish Fed comments. This week, focus is on the Fed's PCE inflation data, Eurozone inflation, Australia's and Tokyo's CPI, and Canada's GDP.

U.S. Treasury yields hit a 12-week high, as Blinken's Middle East visit impacted gold prices.

Gold prices have fallen as U.S. Treasury yields rise and Blinken's Middle East ceasefire efforts create complex market sentiment.

Concept, role, principles, and factors of a basic task budget.

Unlike traditional budgeting that adjusts for inflation or growth, activity-based budgeting accurately sets budgets by analyzing the impact of activities.

Weak inflation in Switzerland may lead to further interest rate cuts in the future.

In August, Switzerland's inflation rate fell to 1.1% from 1.3% in July, below the expected 1.2%. After reaching 1.4% in April and May, the rate has declined by 0.2% over the last three months.