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It's Q4 already?
The third quarter draws to a close, and investors have plenty to dig their teeth into.
September 25, 2026Federal Reserve
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When Treasuries catch Korea's volatility bug, take cover
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Treasuries are meant to be markets' quiet backwater.
September 25, 2026
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Bank of Mexico holds interest rate, drops signal of prolonged pause
The Bank of Mexico on Thursday held its benchmark interest rate steady at 6.50% as expected, though it dropped guidance that explicitly suggested policymakers would
September 25, 2026
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Global bond sell-off deepens, sending borrowing costs higher around the world
Global bond sell-off deepens, sending borrowing costs higher around the world
September 24, 2026
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US Federal Reserve proposes new stablecoin rules
The US Federal Reserve on Thursday proposed new rules for issuers of dollar-backed cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, as required by last year's GENIUS Act,
September 25, 2026
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Fed's Hammack warns inflation pressures remain tilted to upside
By Michael S.
September 24, 2026
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Fed officials see rates likely rising to curb high inflation
The U.S. central bank will likely need to raise interest rates again to curb unacceptably high inflation, two Federal Reserve policymakers said on Thursday.
September 24, 2026
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Dollar ascends to fresh 2-month high on inflation worry, Fed hike expectations
The dollar hit a fresh two-month high on Thursday as Treasury yields rose and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes
September 24, 2026
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Global bond selloff rolls on, US 30-year yield at highest since 2004
US long-dated Treasury yields rose to their highest in more than 20 years on Thursday, extending a
September 24, 2026
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Mortgage rates top 7%, dealing a further blow to the frozen housing market
Mortgage rates top 7%, dealing a further blow to the frozen housing market
September 24, 2026
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Fed again hoping for a pain-free landing from current inflation spike
US Federal Reserve officials, who have begun hiking interest rates to tame high inflation, believe they can do so
September 24, 2026
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Bonds bomb
Just as some investors were wondering whether it was time to return to battered bond markets, Wednesday's fresh rout offered a clear answer: not yet.
September 24, 2026
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Fed's Williams says it is reasonable to see another US rate hike this year
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said on Thursday it was reasonable to think that the U.S. central bank might need to raise interest rates
September 24, 2026
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Trading Day: US yields cross 5% threshold
US bond yields soared on Wednesday, in many cases to the highest since 2007, and expectations of an interest rate hike next month surged, after
September 24, 2026
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Wall Street ends down as oil prices, Treasury yields rise
Wall Street ended lower on Wednesday, pulled down by Alphabet and Amazon, as Treasury yields climbed and Iran's president said Tehran would never surrender to US
September 23, 2026
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10-year Treasury yield hits 5.1% for first time in 19 years
10-year Treasury yield hits 5.1% for first time in 19 years
September 24, 2026
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Dollar jumps to near two-month high on Fed outlook, inflation concern
The US dollar rallied to its highest level in nearly two months on Wednesday as investors' expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike grew
September 23, 2026
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US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits 2-year high
The rate on the most popular US home loan rose last week to its highest in more than two years and pierced the 7% level for the first time since the first week of
September 23, 2026
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There's a reason Trump is the only one talking about 1% interest rates
As a lifelong real estate investor whose businesses relied on debt and interest rates, President Donald Trump might be expected to
September 23, 2026
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Fed's Barkin says economy may be firming, inflation not limited to energy, tariff shocks
US economic conditions "are, if anything, firming," with continued consumer spending and strength beyond the boom in artificial intelligence keeping
September 22, 2026
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Fed's Collins says she supported rate hike, warns of elevated inflation risks
By Michael S.
September 22, 2026
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Fed's discount window supports market liquidity, Jefferson says
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Tuesday said the US central bank's recent improvements to its emergency lending facility make it easier for financial institutions to
September 22, 2026
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Federal Reserve official says inflation persistence led her to support interest rate hike
A top Federal Reserve official says that stubbornly high inflation and the renewal of combat in the Middle East in August were key reasons she supported raising borrowing costs last week, when she also penciled in a second rate hike for later this year
September 21, 2026
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Fed's Musalem says more rate hikes likely needed to quell inflation
The Federal Reserve will likely need to hike interest rates further to lower inflation resulting from strong demand as well as a commodity price
September 22, 2026
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Yen eases as potential for intervention eyed
The Japanese yen retreated on Monday and was set for its fifth decline in six sessions as investors were attuned to any signs of a possible currency
September 21, 2026
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Nasdaq hits record high as chipmakers fuel stock gains
The Nasdaq hit a record closing high on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while falling oil prices and long-
September 21, 2026
Arts
Goolsbee rejects idea of Fed cutting rates to help US finance its debt
Suggestions that the Federal Reserve could lower borrowing costs to help the US government finance its current debt and deficits are the very reason
September 21, 2026
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Fed's Goolsbee says strong demand may be adding to US inflation
US inflation may have moved beyond the tariff and energy prices shocks of the last 18 months and is now being driven by strong demand as well,
September 21, 2026
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Summiteering
After a turbulent week of central bank tightening, markets now turn to diplomacy - or at least top-level summits - as world leaders gather at the United Nations
September 21, 2026
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Fed's Kashkari says inflation is still too high in 'all aspects' of US economy, in Fox News interview
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said on Sunday that inflation is too high across all sectors of the US economy, not just in rising oil prices.
September 20, 2026
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Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth
President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to longer-term borrowing costs, economists say
September 20, 2026
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America In Focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation, and the central bank signaled another rate hike could occur later this year
September 18, 2026
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Wall Street drifts lower as bond yields rise and oil prices swing
Wall Street closed out an up-and-down week with a mixed finish for U.S. indexes as bond yields rose and oil prices swung
September 18, 2026
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Global shares edge higher as central banks double down on inflation fight
An index of global equity markets edged higher on Friday, as losses in Europe were partly offset by late gains on Wall Street,
September 18, 2026
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Report finds 'culture of risk aversion' hindered oversight of SVB, Fed official says
A "culture of risk aversion" among examiners contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank rather than relaxed oversight, a top Federal Reserve
September 18, 2026
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Report faults Fed staff for epic failure of Silicon Valley Bank
Report faults Fed staff for epic failure of Silicon Valley Bank
September 18, 2026
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US factory production falls in August; outlook clouded by rising costs
US factory production unexpectedly fell in August and higher oil prices and rising interest rates could offset some of the support from an artificial
September 18, 2026
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Fed's Bowman says overhaul of bank stress test will make process more transparent
The Federal Reserve's top regulatory official said on Friday the US central bank will soon finalize an overhaul of its "stress test" of big banks to
September 18, 2026
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Dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlook
The dollar jumped against the yen on Friday after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan dissented from a widely expected decision
September 18, 2026
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Investors focus on rate path, AI slowdown after Fed hike
US stock investors will focus next week on the trajectory of interest rates, tensions in the Middle East and fresh calls to slow AI advancement as they
September 18, 2026
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Global equity fund outflows hit nine-month high on inflation fears
Global equity funds recorded their largest weekly outflow in nine months in the week through September 16, as a surge in oil prices heightened inflation concerns and expectations
September 18, 2026
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Japan's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%
Japan’s central bank has raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high
September 18, 2026
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US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease
The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks after oil prices fell and pressure from the bond market eased
September 17, 2026
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Tech leads Wall St to higher close as oil eases, Treasury yields dip
Wall Street bounced back on Thursday as easing oil prices, dropping US Treasury yields and solid labor data helped markets move
September 17, 2026
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World stocks rebound, Treasury yields retreat after Fed, BoE decisions
Global shares rose and Treasury yields fell on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve's interest-rate increase and what is expected to be a similar
September 17, 2026
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Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means
About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged
September 18, 2026
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Mortgage rates climb for fourth-straight week to hit highest level since Trump took office
Mortgage rates climb for fourth-straight week to hit highest level since Trump took office
September 17, 2026
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Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock
Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance on Wednesday,
September 17, 2026