Oil prices and US inflation worry the Fed
12 Sept 2026
Oil prices went up and down a lot last week. This happened because of more fighting between the US and Iran. When oil prices move, many other prices move too.
US consumer inflation stayed at 3.4 percent in August. That means prices in the US are still rising. The US central bank, the Fed, may raise interest rates to slow this down.
If the Fed raises rates, the US dollar can get stronger. That makes the taka weaker. When the taka is weaker, things you buy from abroad cost more.
For your online shop, this can mean higher prices for products you import. It can also mean higher shipping costs. Your customers may have less money to spend.
Who this affects
- Shop owners who buy products from other countries.
- Shop owners who pay for shipping from abroad.
- Shop owners who sell to customers watching their spending.
What to do about it
- Check your product costs this week. If they went up, think about changing your prices.
- Buy a little more stock now if you can. This can help before prices rise more.
- Tell your customers early if prices will change. A short message on your page helps.
- Look for local suppliers. They may cost less when the taka is weak.
First reported by The Daily Star, business. We read their report and wrote this in our own words. Numbers are theirs.