Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthi forces.

U.S. EIA crude oil inventories, Cushing crude stocks and Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) levels for the week to Sept. 18 are due in 10 minutes.

South African Reserve Bank raised its policy rate by 25bps to 7.25%, the second increase this year, citing renewed price pressures from the Iran and Ukraine wars. The six-member MPC voted unanimously; the move matched market expectations. Governor said the bank has taken a cautious approach amid high uncertainty but remains focused on price stability and will aim to bring inflation back to 3% as current shocks fade. The rand recovered some earlier losses after the announcement.