Stock Futures Steady as Treasury Yields Near 5% Following Fed Rate Hike
U.S. stock futures held steady on Friday, September 18, 2026, following a volatile week marked by the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in three years.
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Bitcoin Prices Surpass $80,000, Reaching $81,256 Amid Regulatory Developments
The crypto market surged on September 19, 2026, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin leading gains as regulatory developments and market sentiment shifted.
US Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 3.75-4%
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 3.75–4% on September 16, 2026, marking its first hike since 2023 and signaling a shift…
US Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time in Three Years Amid Iran War-Driven Inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on September 17, 2026, citing persistently high inflation driven by the Iran…
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate for First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2023, sending U.S. stocks lower and signaling a potential shift in economic policy.
Dow Drops 458 Points as U.S. Stocks Retreat Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Hike
U.S. stocks retreated on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve prepared to announce its September interest rate decision.
Trump and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Clash Over Potential Rate Hike
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh are on a collision course over monetary policy as the central bank approaches its September 15-16 FOMC meeting.
10-Year US Treasury Yield Hits 5%, Highest Level Since October 2023
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield touched the critical psychological threshold of 5% on Monday, reaching its highest level since October 2023.
Gold Prices Hold Ground Despite ECB Rate Hike
The European Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points on September 10, 2026, pushing borrowing costs higher to tame stubborn eurozone inflation.
Japanese Yen Surges to 7-Month High on Rate Hike Expectations
The Japanese yen surged to a near seven-month high on Tuesday, hitting the 152-per-dollar range as expectations for an imminent Bank of Japan rate hike intensified.
Fed Governor Barr Warns of Rate Hike If Inflation Stays High
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned on Tuesday that he is prepared to support an interest rate hike if inflation fails to ease.
Bessent Urges Japan to Raise Interest Rates for Stronger Yen
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan to raise interest rates to strengthen the yen, signaling a potential Bank of Japan hike in September as markets price in the move.