U.S. Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year High
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5.3338% on Thursday, reaching a level last seen in April 2002, as global bond markets faced a deepening sell-off…
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RBA Lifts Cash Rate to 15-Year High to Combat Persistent Inflation
Australia’s Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its cash rate to 4.6% on September 29, 2026, the highest level since 2011, as inflation remained elevated amid global energy…
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates 0.25% to 3.75%-4% Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate hike in over three years on Sept.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Steady at 3.75%
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% amid warnings of inflation surging above six per cent, as global conflicts and economic pressures intensify.
Trump Cracks Down on Fed Rate Hike Amid Surging US Jobs
Strong U.S. job gains and President Trump’s demands for lower interest rates have intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its September meeting, with markets…
FPCCI Sounds Alarm Over Rising Trade Deficit
The FPCCI attributed the crisis to “crippling” energy costs, sky-high interest rates, and a “vicious cycle” of industrial shrinkage that risks further import dependency, while the…
Waller Signals Support for Steady Interest Rates at September Meeting
Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled Thursday he would support keeping interest rates steady at the September meeting if August inflation data aligns with recent improvements…
Bank of Japan to Raise Interest Rates
The Japanese yen surged 1.7% against the dollar on Thursday, hitting its highest level in a month at 155.85, as investors braced for a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of…
Bessent Urges BOJ to Raise Interest Rates in September
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Japan’s central bank is likely to raise interest rates in September to strengthen the yen, citing market expectations and recent…
European Central Bank to Raise Interest Rates to 2.5% in September
The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to raise its key interest rates to 2.5% in September, driven by persistent energy price pressures and the ongoing Iran conflict, but…
U.S. Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High at 5.31%
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reached a 19-year high of 5.31% on Monday, marking the first time it has closed above 5.3% since June 2007, according … Read more
Markets perceive the future in very distorted ways
Financial markets have long operated under the assumption that they are rational machines, capable of discounting future risks with mathematical precision. However, a growing body of … Read more