India's central bank-appointed panel on Tuesday proposed raising the aggregate ways and means advances limit for state governments to 678.39 billion rupees ($7.07 billion) from the
September 29, 2026Unsecured lending to British households rose at the fastest annual pace since at least 1993 in August, Bank of England data showed on Tuesday, in a sign that household
September 29, 2026As the bond market squeeze tightened further and dragged on equities, there was a flurry of news overnight surrounding the leading lights of the artificial
September 29, 2026China unveiled measures on Tuesday designed to steer cheaper credit into a range of sectors including infrastructure and technology, as well
September 29, 2026The world's biggest sovereign bond markets are heading for their worst month in years as soaring energy costs fan
September 29, 2026Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.60% on Tuesday in its fourth hike of the year, saying inflation was too high and it was prepared to
September 29, 2026Australian household spending was flat in August as consumers cut back on everything from food to clothing and culture, data showed on Tuesday, while they forked out more
September 29, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy and that public investors will pay to underwrite
September 29, 2026Brazil's share of debt linked to the benchmark Selic rate jumped to 52.7% in August from 51.1% in July, Treasury data showed on Monday, extending a deterioration in the
September 29, 2026The dollar was flat against major currencies on Monday, as the continued stand-off between the US and Iran pushed oil prices
September 28, 2026Gold prices could face further pressure in the coming days as rising US Treasury yields and expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes sap demand for the non-
September 28, 2026US stocks fell on Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields increased, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for
September 28, 2026This year's inflation surge has yet to generate dangerous second-round effects across the euro zone, so a moderate policy response from the European Central Bank remains
September 28, 2026Long-term public inflation expectations in Britain came close to their highest level in more than a year in September, adding to pressure on the Bank of England as it
September 28, 2026China's cabinet pledged on Monday to step up counter-cyclical policy support to address rising economic strains, signalling greater urgency to shore up growth and keep the
September 28, 2026Nervy bond markets face another test this week as they navigate the ends of both the month and the third quarter on Wednesday, with the September US employment report
September 28, 2026Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said on Monday that markets appeared to have reacted well to the BoE's decision to set out a long-term path
September 28, 2026‘Is it really worth it to keep going on?’ Economic pain hits America’s farm belt
September 28, 2026Why the AI boom makes inflation harder to tame
September 28, 2026A key gauge of Japan's service-sector inflation rose in August at the fastest annual pace in more than two years, data showed on Monday, highlighting mounting price
September 28, 2026This year's record temperatures have had an impact on food prices but have not been a factor behind rising Swiss inflation, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel
September 26, 2026Wall Street has a busy week ahead with important updates on inflation, the jobs market and consumer confidence
September 24, 2026By Michael S.
September 26, 2026Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Friday that surging bond yields are not being pushed up by inflation fears.
September 26, 2026A growing wall of US corporate debt is set to mature from 2027, putting pressure on companies to refinance borrowings raised at ultra-low interest rates
September 25, 2026US Treasury yields stabilised on Friday with benchmark 10-year note yields edging lower on the day as oil prices dropped, after they earlier set fresh
September 25, 2026Brazil's mid-September inflation accelerated more than expected, official data showed on Friday, adding to concerns about persistent price pressures as voters head into
September 25, 2026Investors will sift through reports on employment and inflation in the coming week to assess chances of a sharper trajectory of interest rate hikes,
September 25, 2026Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that persistently high energy prices would make it harder for the central bank to leave interest rates on hold, underlining a
September 25, 2026The third quarter draws to a close, and investors have plenty to dig their teeth into.
September 25, 2026The
September 25, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Treasuries are meant to be markets' quiet backwater.
September 25, 2026For most Australian homeowners, the cost of the country's sharpest housing downturn in years has been the modest fall in property values since interest rates began rising
September 25, 2026This time last year, Sydney property stylist Joanne Cauchi was turning away work, buying new furniture and overseeing home installations almost
September 25, 2026Global bond sell-off deepens, sending borrowing costs higher around the world
September 24, 2026Stocks ended a shaky day of trading on Wall Street roughly where they began following a couple sudden reversals
September 24, 2026Is your adjustable-rate mortgage resetting?
September 25, 2026Canadian monthly retail sales fell by 0.7% in July, marginally better than an average of analysts' expectations, primarily led by declines at general
September 24, 2026The 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, 2026Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Thursday that it would be "increasingly appropriate" to respond to growing inflation risks by raising interest rates.
September 24, 2026Brazil's central bank sees a slowdown in economic activity next year as essential for inflation to converge to its 3% target, a senior official said on Thursday.
September 24, 2026The dollar hit a fresh two-month high on Thursday as Treasury yields rose and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes
September 24, 2026Bond markets came under renewed pressure on Thursday with US 30-year bond yields hitting a more than 20-year high as rising oil prices reignited
September 24, 2026Two senior Bank of England interest rate-setters suggested on Thursday that they were getting closer to voting for an increase in borrowing
September 24, 2026US long-dated Treasury yields rose to their highest in more than 20 years on Thursday, extending a
September 24, 2026Mortgage rates top 7%, dealing a further blow to the frozen housing market
September 24, 2026Like Treasuries themselves, the Treasury basis trade has fallen out of favor lately.
September 24, 2026The two leading candidates in Brazil's tightly contested presidential race differ sharply on how fast they would tackle the country's
September 24, 2026US Federal Reserve officials, who have begun hiking interest rates to tame high inflation, believe they can do so
September 24, 2026Just 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, 2026Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said on Thursday that interest rates will likely have to rise if energy prices stay elevated, unless there is clear evidence of a
September 24, 2026New 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, 2026The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates roughly once every three months and push them up to 2% by around June next year to
September 24, 2026World financial markets remained on edge on Thursday after concerns about the Iran war and inflation pain had triggered the sharpest
September 24, 2026For decades, whenever house prices in Australia fell, the central bank rode to the rescue with rate cuts to shore up economic demand and keep households
September 24, 2026Australia's jobless rate unexpectedly rose to a five-year high in August even as employment enjoyed a solid rebound, a mixed report that left
September 24, 2026For years, 5% on the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield was viewed as the point at which global financial markets would start hitting
September 23, 2026The European Central Bank is not seeing significant wage pressures in response to this year's energy-driven inflation surge, the bank's chief economist said on
September 23, 2026Wall 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, 202610-year Treasury yield hits 5.1% for first time in 19 years
September 24, 2026The Hungarian central bank's move to lower its inflation target has sent a fresh signal to investors that the new government in
September 23, 2026The 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, 2026As a lifelong real estate investor whose businesses relied on debt and interest rates, President Donald Trump might be expected to
September 23, 2026Brazil's central bank monetary policy director Nilton David said on Wednesday that the best response to the current uncertainty was to pursue smooth and predictable
September 23, 2026Bank of America Global Research became the latest brokerage to expect the Bank of England to raise interest rates twice over the next six months, as higher energy prices raise the
September 23, 2026Company chief financial officers expect higher inflation this year and next, and have begun to cite rising interest rates as a top concern,
September 23, 2026Growth in British business activity cooled this month and inflation pressure built, a survey showed on Wednesday, an awkward backdrop for finance minister John Healey
September 23, 2026Europe's economy is showing unexpected signs of health even as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine drive up energy costs for firms and households,
September 23, 2026AI-led investment is helping the global economy hold up marginally better than expected this year, but the energy shock is becoming more entrenched, weighing
September 23, 2026US economic conditions "are, if anything, firming," with continued consumer spending and strength beyond the boom in artificial intelligence keeping
September 22, 2026By Michael S.
September 22, 2026Australia's top central banker said on Tuesday that upside risks to inflation may be materialising given energy prices have stayed high and there continued to be excess
September 22, 2026New 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, 2026A board member of the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday the central bank will determine the timing and pace of further interest rate hikes by closely assessing inflation,
September 22, 2026Wall Street climbed to the edge of its all-time high, and stocks rallied worldwide after oil prices and yields in the bond market surrendered their market-rattling gains from last week
September 21, 2026The Nasdaq surged to a record-high close on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while Treasury
September 21, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026Suggestions 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, 2026US 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, 2026Private-sector economists polled weekly by Brazil's central bank lowered their estimate for the country's benchmark interest rate at the end of 2026, now expecting one
September 21, 2026The housing market is shifting toward buyers. They’re still not feeling it
September 21, 2026Minneapolis 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, 2026President 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, 2026China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the 16th straight month on Sunday, in line with market expectations.
September 20, 2026The 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, 2026Wall 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, 2026Wall Street closed a volatile week on a muted note on Friday as benchmark US Treasury yields topped 5%, while crude prices reversed
September 18, 2026An index of global equity markets edged higher on Friday, as losses in Europe were partly offset by late gains on Wall Street,
September 18, 2026The dollar jumped against the yen on Friday after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan dissented from a widely expected decision
September 18, 2026US 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, 2026London's FTSE 100 pulled back from a more than one-week high on Friday as financial stocks weighed, ending a week packed with economic data and central bank decisions.
September 18, 2026The prospect of a new global interest rate-tightening cycle is coming into view as some of the world's top central banks raise rates and signal more
September 18, 2026The cost of servicing Italy's public debt is rising at "an alarming rate" in the wake of geopolitical tensions, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on
September 18, 2026Cross-border investment into commercial property globally jumped 56% to $71.8 billion in the first half of this year, driven by more deals in Asia and
September 18, 2026Investors poured money into US stocks at the fastest pace in three months and yanked cash from corporate bonds in the latest week, according to a Bank of America Global
September 18, 2026Warnings of machine-driven human extinction kicked off the week, but the market's attention quickly turned to more prosaic matters, namely Middle East energy
September 18, 2026Soaring fuel and borrowing costs have overtaken aircraft shortages as the biggest concern for jet financiers, delegates at a major industry meeting said
September 18, 2026China 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, 2026The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and signalled its readiness to keep pushing up borrowing costs, joining other major central banks in fighting
September 18, 2026Barclays and UBS Global Research expect the Bank of England to hike interest rates as soon as November, saying rising inflation risks point to a quicker resumption of
September 18, 2026The surge in energy and global borrowing costs as a result of
September 17, 2026A 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, 2026Market 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, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026When Japanese finance minister Satsuki Katayama called Scott Bessent for help to support the cratering
September 18, 2026Australia's top central banker said on Friday some of the upside risks to inflation flagged by policymakers appeared to be
September 18, 2026Japan's core consumer inflation held steady near the central bank's 2% target in August, data showed on Friday, highlighting mounting
September 18, 2026World stocks paused their recent slide and rebounded strongly on Thursday, and the global bond rout also took a breather, as investors digested
September 18, 2026Wall Street bounced back on Thursday as easing oil prices, dropping US Treasury yields and solid labor data helped markets move
September 17, 2026About six weeks ago, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh announced that a divided central bank was keeping its key interest rate unchanged
September 18, 2026Mortgage rates climb for fourth-straight week to hit highest level since Trump took office
September 17, 2026Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance on Wednesday,
September 17, 2026Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly rose in August, but the gain is likely to be temporary as elevated mortgage rates continue to sideline
September 17, 2026The Bank of England paused sales of British government bonds for the next six months and halted sales of long-dated gilts entirely as it
September 17, 2026The US dollar eased against the euro on Thursday, a day after logging its biggest jump in three months against the common currency after the Federal
September 17, 2026The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, though the decline was likely exaggerated by the
September 17, 2026Most Latin American currencies traded lower on Thursday against the U.S. dollar near multi-week highs, while stocks were mostly higher, with domestic political
September 17, 2026The 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, 2026The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold on Thursday but warned they might have to go up if the Iran war drags on, while predicting
September 17, 2026Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday the outlook was too unpredictable when asked whether markets were right to price in almost four interest rate hikes
September 17, 2026The Bank of England is keeping the U.K.’s main interest rate unchanged at 3.75% even though inflation in the United Kingdom has risen to a five-month high as the fallout from the Iran war continues to ratchet up fuel prices
September 17, 2026Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac's latest snapshot of mortgage rates is due out later Thursday and expected to show that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage rose again this week, moving closer to 7%
September 17, 2026Investors are gaining more confidence in the Federal Reserve's inflation-fighting backbone, but uncertainty
September 17, 2026European shares rose on Thursday as lower oil prices and a pause in the global bond selloff lifted risk appetite after the US Federal Reserve
September 17, 2026Bearish sentiment towards most emerging Asian currencies deepened, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as investors contended with the twin headwinds of escalating
September 17, 2026South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to
September 17, 2026Japan 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, 2026Goldman Sachs expects the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October after policymakers signaled they may need to tighten further to
September 17, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Turns out the guy Trump hired to cut interest rates just raised them instead.
September 17, 2026The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Australia's central bank may need to raise interest rates further, with inflation expected to remain elevated
September 17, 2026President Donald Trump is blasting Federal Reserve governors after the board raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly high inflation
September 16, 2026Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh suggested on Wednesday that among the forces pushing up bond yields, a loss in confidence in the central bank's inflation fight
September 17, 2026Brazil'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, 2026US President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled his most pointed — though still indirect — criticism yet at his hand-picked Federal Reserve chief, fuming
September 17, 2026What Kevin Warsh said about the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023
September 16, 2026The U.S. Federal Reserve nudged interest rates higher by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, the first rate hike in more than three years.
September 17, 2026Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy has strengthened since Fed policymakers last met in June, with a labor market essentially running at
September 17, 2026Top U.S. banks raised their prime lending rate on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark interest rate, a move that would increase borrowing costs for consumers
September 17, 2026The Fed just raised rates. Here’s what it means for borrowers and savers
September 17, 2026The 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, 2026The Federal Reserve’s rate hike comes as the US economy is increasingly moving at two very different speeds.
September 17, 2026The 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, 2026The 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, 2026The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers
September 17, 2026The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and flagged further increases in
September 16, 2026Euro zone inflation is not broadening as widely as in past episodes but policymakers are keeping a close eye on developments, especially in light of the
September 16, 2026U.S. retail sales rebounded sharply in August as households boosted purchases of a range of goods while also spending more at restaurants and bars,
September 16, 2026U.S. import prices surged in August amid solid increases in the costs of capital and consumer goods, suggesting inflation could rise further in the coming months.
September 16, 2026U.S. homebuilder sentiment dropped to a one-year low in September as rising mortgage rates dampen demand for housing, a survey showed on Wednesday.
September 16, 2026Economic activity in Brazil fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in July from the previous month, a central bank index showed on Wednesday, compared with expectations for
September 16, 2026British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is ready to take the difficult decisions required to ensure the UK economy remains on track, after data on Wednesday showed a
September 16, 2026The 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, 2026An unsettled few days set the scene for the week's main event: the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
September 16, 2026By Michael S.
September 16, 2026Inflation in the United Kingdom has risen to a five-month high, an increase that will pressure the Bank of England to hike interest rates again over coming months
September 16, 2026South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil
September 16, 2026A 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, 2026British inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1% in August, but measures excluding surging energy prices held stable, official
September 16, 2026The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Friday and signal readiness to keep pushing up borrowing costs, joining other major
September 16, 2026The Australian state of New South Wales, home to one of the world's most expensive housing markets in Sydney, saw tax revenue from home sales dive more than
September 16, 2026Japan’s trade deficit totaled $7 billion last month, as surging oil prices sent the cost of imports soaring
September 16, 2026Japan posted its largest increase in imports in nearly four years in August as higher oil prices lifted energy costs, while exports rose for a 12th month
September 16, 2026The Kennedy Center board has voted to close most of the iconic performing arts venue just hours after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building
September 15, 202610-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision
September 15, 2026U.S.
September 15, 2026France 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, 2026Japanese land prices rose 1.5% in the year to July 1, marking a fifth straight year of gains and maintaining the strongest pace of growth since the aftermath of the
September 15, 2026Government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with 10-year U.S.
September 15, 2026Morgan Stanley has joined other major Wall Street banks in adopting a more hawkish outlook on interest rates, forecasting U.S.
September 15, 2026Add the summer bond-market rout to the list of market upheavals that U.S. stocks have largely shrugged off.
September 15, 2026The nervous start to the week for world markets has seen 10-year U.S.
September 15, 2026Investors are showing some nervousness over the stock market's AI-led rally after industry leaders called for reining in the pace of development — although some say
September 15, 2026The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation
September 15, 2026Britain's jobs market stayed weak with pay growth near a six-year low, the fewest vacancies since 2021 and hiring down, according to data that
September 15, 202610-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets
September 14, 2026The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week
September 11, 2026Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war are keeping costs elevated
September 10, 2026U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters as midterm elections near
September 11, 2026Inflation heated up last month, boosting the case for a Fed rate hike
September 11, 2026Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge
September 10, 2026The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war
September 10, 2026Wholesale inflation picked up in August, as energy costs kept rising
September 10, 2026Know your bonds: A quick guide to Treasuries
September 10, 2026The 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, 2026A 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, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Summer's officially over. Buckle up!
September 08, 2026The Japanese yen climbed to a seven-month high against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as traders continued to unwind short positions amid growing bets of a
September 08, 2026A measure of Australian consumer sentiment fell sharply in September, a survey showed on Tuesday, as fears of higher interest rates and a rebound in fuel prices pressured
September 08, 2026Japan's real wages rose 2.4% in July from a year earlier, marking the biggest increase since May 2021 and the seventh consecutive month of gains,
September 08, 2026Rising oil prices, conflict in the Middle East and political uncertainty in Europe kept investors on edge on Monday, leaving stocks to drift lower ahead of
September 07, 2026The yen surged to a seven-month high on Monday as traders reassessed the battered currency's outlook, driven by expectations of faster
September 07, 2026UBS expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points each in September and December, after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report reinforced views of a
September 07, 2026European shares closed flat on Monday as rising oil prices following renewed U.S.-Iran tensions fuelled inflation worries, offsetting stronger-than-
September 07, 2026Global shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers
September 07, 2026British house prices recorded their first annual fall in nearly three years in August as some buyers have held back on purchases due to higher borrowing
September 07, 2026The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, erring on the side of caution as the U.S.-Iran war
September 07, 2026The 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, 2026Some homeowners have been waiting years for mortgage relief. It keeps slipping away
September 05, 2026President Donald Trump has been promising an economic boom, but Friday's positive jobs report left him frustrated
September 05, 2026Wall Street will get several important updates about inflation this week
September 04, 2026Stocks fell on Wall Street and Treasury yields rose after a surprisingly strong report on the job market appeared to increase chances that the U.S. central bank could raise interest rates later this month
September 04, 2026Citigroup 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, 2026Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates
September 04, 2026Important U.S. inflation data and a European Central Bank meeting take centre stage this week, against the backdrop of a bond market selloff that has pushed borrowing costs to their
September 04, 2026Wall Street's main indexes were muted at the open on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs reading prompted investors to amplify bets the Federal Reserve could hike interest
September 04, 2026U.S.
September 04, 2026U.S. job growth accelerated sharply in August while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, suggesting an improvement in the labor market after
September 04, 2026From the Editor Are the vigilantes back?
September 04, 2026Investors will zero in on inflation data next week that they say could determine whether the U.S.
September 04, 2026Brazil's wealthiest captured a record share of national income under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, tax-return data show, offering a striking
September 04, 2026Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday that weak productivity and shocks such as COVID-19 were behind a climb in public debt across advanced economies, which
September 04, 2026What the bond rout means for your finances (Hint: It’s a mixed bag)
September 04, 2026British 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, 2026U.S. payrolls growth likely rebounded in August as the drag from local government education reversed, but the anticipated recovery could be limited by
September 04, 2026Japanese household spending fell in July at the fastest annual pace in 2-1/2 years, government data showed on Friday, highlighting lacklustre private
September 04, 2026Remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller that he is inclined to hold interest rates steady later this month sparked a strong stock market
September 04, 2026Wall Street rallied on Thursday as investors curbed their rate hike bets after U.S.
September 03, 2026The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week to its highest in more than a year, a fresh pain point for households already dealing
September 03, 2026The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week amid low layoffs, pointing to stable labor market conditions
September 03, 2026A recent rise in Treasury yields in part reflects growing investor bets that an obscure, theoretical rate consistent with stable growth and
September 03, 2026There is no more premium for safe, liquid U.S. government debt, pushing the neutral level of interest rates higher, Federal Reserve
September 03, 2026U.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, 2026Mortgage rates hit a new high for 2026, marching closer to 7%
September 03, 2026By Michael S.
September 03, 2026Bank 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, 2026The bond market rout is global. Here’s what’s driving it
September 03, 2026Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he was open to leaving interest rates unchanged this month if data
September 03, 2026What to expect from Friday’s jobs report – and AI in the future
September 03, 2026The European Central Bank will raise interest rates on September 10 for the second and final time in what would be its shortest hiking campaign in 15
September 03, 2026Canada'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, 2026Russian 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, 2026Greater Toronto Area home sales fell in August for the first time in six months as worries about trade and the threat of higher borrowing costs put off some
September 03, 2026Growth in the euro zone's dominant services industry slipped to a two-month low in August though solid and broad-based demand kept overall private sector activity on an even
September 03, 2026A 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, 2026The Japanese yen leaped against the dollar on Wednesday, its biggest rise since joint U.S.-Japanese intervention a month ago, while U.S.
September 03, 2026Stocks rose on Wall Street as gains by big technology companies and relatively steady oil prices and bond yields helped boost the market after a downbeat start to the week
September 02, 2026U.S. economic activity increased modestly, employment rose slightly and prices increased moderately in recent weeks, according to a mixed report published on Wednesday
September 03, 2026By Michael S.
September 02, 2026The 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, 2026US 10-year yield touches highest level since 2023
September 02, 2026The U.S. dollar will hold firm over coming months but trade weaker in a year, according to a Reuters poll of FX strategists who also broadly said the
September 02, 2026A new wave of strikes in the Iran war this week has seen energy prices surge once again, adding fuel to the selloff across world bond markets as investors brace for a
September 02, 2026After opening the door to higher interest rates last week, U.S.
September 02, 2026Bond prices continued to slide in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, pushing borrowing costs to multi-
September 02, 2026Government borrowing costs from the United States to Germany and Japan are at or near multi-decade peaks on heightened worries about
September 01, 2026A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Bond yields are hitting new milestones as fighting resumes between the U.S. and Iran and oil prices surge, sending
September 02, 2026British banks are increasingly pledging higher-risk assets such as loans linked to high-interest store cards and vehicle
September 02, 2026The Bank of Japan will debate raising interest rates including in September with a focus on whether inflationary risks were heightening,
September 02, 2026Barclays expects the U.S.
August 31, 2026Interest rates on government bonds are rising again around the world, making borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses and heightening concerns about whether governments are issuing more debt than financial markets can handle
September 02, 2026U.S. stocks extended their slide on Tuesday, as the global bond selloff deepened and crude prices spiked amid fading hopes for a near-
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September 01, 2026Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears
September 01, 2026A selloff in global bond markets deepened on Tuesday, reflecting investor angst over
September 01, 2026Global bond yields rose on Tuesday, extending a broad-market selloff in government debt fed by inflation fears, while
September 01, 2026Bank of England interest rate setter Catherine Mann said Britain's economy had shown signs of stronger growth since the central bank's last monetary policy meeting when she
September 01, 2026Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but as the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets
September 01, 2026U.S. manufacturing activity eased in August amid a slowdown in new orders and some manufacturers worried that higher prices because of the Middle East
September 01, 2026Brazil's economic growth slowed in the second quarter as elevated borrowing costs continued to weigh on activity and household consumption shrank, with
September 01, 2026Inexpensive new cars are becoming tougher and tougher to find
September 01, 2026What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets World markets enter September with another government bond storm
September 01, 2026The spike in euro zone inflation since the start of the war in Iran has almost entirely been driven by higher energy prices, justifying the European Central Bank's small
September 01, 2026Growth in the euro zone's manufacturing sector hit its fastest pace in more than four years in August, driven by the strongest rise in new orders since early 2022 and output
September 01, 2026Japan's benchmark 10-year bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, pushed higher by investor concerns about
September 01, 2026Oil prices rose and U.S. stocks fell after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first military action in a month
August 31, 2026The dollar held steady near a two-week high on Monday as markets ramped up bets on a rate hike after hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh,
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