Economy|Finance
Fed's Collins says she supported rate hike, warns of elevated inflation risks
By Michael S.
September 22, 2026Monetary Policy
Business|Economy|Finance
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
Economy|Finance
New Zealand central bank chief sees risks to economy, inflation
New Zealand's top central banker said on Tuesday if recent gains in oil prices persist it would lead to "somewhat" higher inflation than previously forecast, adding that
September 22, 2026
Interview
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
Arts|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast
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
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political
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
Finance
China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged for 16th month in September
China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th straight month on Sunday, in line with market expectations.
September 20, 2026
Asia|Business|Europe|Finance
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
Business|Economy|Finance|World
China set to keep loan rates steady for 16th consecutive month in September
China is widely expected to leave benchmark lending rates steady for a 16th consecutive month in September, a Reuters survey showed, as policymakers remain cautious about
September 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
BOJ struggling to keep pace with hiking partners
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The Bank of Japan raised interest rates, as expected, though it knocked the yen by sounding a fraction less hawkish than its
September 18, 2026
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ECB's Vujcic cools oil-fuelled bets on rate hikes
Market bets on further European Central Bank rate hikes are being driven largely by higher energy prices but policymakers will look at a much wider
September 18, 2026
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BOJ raises interest rates to 31-year high in widely expected move
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% on Friday in a widely expected move to forestall risks of inflation overshooting its 2% inflation target.
September 18, 2026
Arts|Business|Finance|Interview|Opinion
Investors react to BOJ raising interest rates to 31-year high
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.25% on Friday in a widely expected move to forestall risks of inflation overshooting its 2% inflation target.
September 18, 2026
Arts
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
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance
How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending
When Japanese finance minister Satsuki Katayama called Scott Bessent for help to support the cratering
September 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
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
Arts|Business|Europe|Finance|Interview
ECB's Rehn sees no second-round inflation, backs joint debt for defence
European Central Bank policymaker Olli Rehn said on Thursday there were no clear signs of second-round inflation effects in the euro zone and backed the use of jointly-
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy
Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a 6-3 vote among the members of its Monetary Policy Committee.
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
FTSE indexes gain after BoE holds rates steady, pauses gilt sales
The main UK indexes rose to their highest in over a week on Thursday after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged as expected, and said it would halt sales of long-dated
September 17, 2026
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Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy
Investors are gaining more confidence in the Federal Reserve's inflation-fighting backbone, but uncertainty
September 17, 2026
Economy|Finance
Japan vows effort to maintain orderly yen moves
Japan will continue to strive towards maintaining orderly yen moves through close communication with the United States, its top government spokesperson said on Thursday in
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Brazil central bank delivers fifth straight rate cut, leaves next move open
Brazil's central bank on Wednesday cut interest rates by 25 basis points for a fifth straight meeting amid firmer signs of an economic slowdown while
September 17, 2026
Economy|Political|US
Trump lashes out at Fed after Warsh backs rate hike
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled his most pointed — though still indirect — criticism yet at his hand-picked Federal Reserve chief, fuming
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
What Kevin Warsh said about the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023
What Kevin Warsh said about the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023
September 16, 2026
Business|Economy
Fed raises rates in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Fed policymakers forecast one more rate hike this year
By Michael S.
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Political
Warsh says Fed focus to stay on inflation, underlying trends have not meaningfully improved
The Federal Reserve's predominant focus will remain on controlling inflation, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday after the U.S. central bank raised rates.
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Instant View: Stocks pull back after Fed raises rates, points to another hike this year
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh
September 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Warsh's words may matter more than the anticipated Fed rate hike
The Federal Reserve is expected on Wednesday to hike interest rates for the first time since 2023, a decision driven by stubbornly high inflation
September 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
A time to hike?
An unsettled few days set the scene for the week's main event: the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
September 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bond market woes likely a factor for Fed, but intervention seen as unlikely
By Michael S.
September 16, 2026
Economy
Warsh on collision course with Trump administration
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is likely to come out of Wednesday's policy decision bruised one way or another.
September 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Trading Day: No hiding place
Investors must have had a strong sense of deja vu on Tuesday, as global bond yields hit fresh multi-year highs and supply fears yanked oil
September 16, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance
Key candidates to replace ECB President Lagarde
France could back former Dutch central bank chief Klaas Knot to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the European Central Bank as part of a bargain in which a French
September 15, 2026
Business
Bank of Korea minutes show possible policy rift on back-to-back rate hikes
The Bank of Korea's decision to carry out back-to-back interest rate hikes in August was more contentious than the headline vote suggested, meeting minutes
September 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast
ECB raises interest rates, bolstering bets for further moves
The European Central Bank raised interest rates on Thursday for the second time this year to quell an energy-driven inflation rise
September 10, 2026
Economy|Finance
Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later
The last time Japan's central bank lifted its main policy rate half a percentage point, prices were so hot the land the Imperial Palace sat on was said to be
September 08, 2026
Arts|Finance
The yen's sudden surge is upsetting the carry trade faithful
A blistering rally in the Japanese yen ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan next week is upending the long-
September 08, 2026
Economy
Takaichi's reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in September and keep hiking at a pace of once every quarter until January next year, Takuji Aida, an economic adviser to
September 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Citigroup delays Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 after strong U.S. jobs report
Citigroup on Friday pushed back its forecast for the Federal Reserve's next interest-rate cut to June 2027 after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report reinforced views that the
September 04, 2026
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Bonds' reality check
From the Editor Are the vigilantes back?
September 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
UK firms plan slightly smaller price rises, BoE survey shows
British businesses expect to increase their prices slightly less quickly in the year ahead, according to a survey published by the Bank of England on Friday.
September 04, 2026
Finance
Bond selloff is likely amplified by obscure economic rate
A recent rise in Treasury yields in part reflects growing investor bets that an obscure, theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and
September 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Strong demand boosts US services sector activity in August
U.S. services sector activity picked up in August as strong demand lifted new orders to a 3-1/2-year high and drove input prices higher, suggesting inflation could
September 03, 2026
Economy|Finance
Bank of England's Pill says higher rates would help head off inflation pressure
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said that raising interest rates now would help reduce the chance that the central bank has to be more aggressive in future to tame
September 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Analysts raise Canadian dollar forecasts, expecting trade tensions to ultimately fade: Reuters Poll
Canada's dollar will edge lower in coming months before notching moderate gains in a year if a resolution is reached in the trade conflict with the United
September 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Russia can manage its growing budget deficit, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the size of the budget deficit, which grew by 40% from January to July this year to
September 03, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Bonds breathe sigh of relief
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Battered bond markets licked their wounds on Thursday, with yields in the U.S. and Japan edging lower, but little has changed to
September 03, 2026
Africa
Why is Senegal reworking its debt and what makes it different?
Senegal has signalled it will restructure its debt in exchange for a $2.2 billion International Monetary Fund bailout two years on from a
September 03, 2026
Arts|Economy|Environment
Yen gains sharply, dollar eases from two-week high
The Japanese yen gained sharply against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday after having retraced approximately half of the increases made following a rare joint
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Fed's Williams ties rising bond yields to strong economy, CNBC reports
By Michael S.
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bank of Canada holds key rate, says multiple hikes might be needed
The Bank of Canada kept its key policy rate on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday, as widely expected, but Governor Tiff Macklem said
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
What's behind the selloff in world bond markets?
Government borrowing costs from the United States to Germany and Japan are at or near multi-decade peaks on heightened worries about
September 01, 2026
Arts
The history of financing America, in six crisis episodes
Concerns over America's fiscal outlook are mounting.
September 02, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science
Banks rush to swap higher-risk credit assets for Bank of England cash
British banks are increasingly pledging higher-risk assets such as loans linked to high-interest store cards and vehicle
September 02, 2026
Economy
BOJ's Takata urges nimble rate hikes, says 2026 marks a turning point
The Bank of Japan should conduct interest rate hikes nimbly to counter intensifying inflationary pressures, rather than adhere
September 02, 2026
Business|Economy
Bessent urges BOJ chief to combat weak yen with 'decisive' monetary steps
U.S.
September 01, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
At Jackson Hole, global central bankers glimpse dystopian AI future
Imagine a world where AI-powered trading is so prevalent, fast and effective that the Federal Reserve must give two news conferences, one for
August 31, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Warsh raises stakes for Fed's next meeting and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh provided his most detailed insights yet on how he views the central bank's fight against inflation in a high-profile speech an at annual economic conference in Jackson Hole Friday
August 29, 2026
Business|Finance
Warsh signals Fed may need to hike rates if above-target inflation persists
The U.S. central bank will "have work to do" if policymakers don't get the confidence they need that inflation is heading
August 28, 2026
Business|Economy
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stays quiet on interest rates but calls inflation ‘concerning’
August 28, 2026