Tag: #InterestRates

Asian stocks mostly fall as higher oil prices, U.S. Treasury yields and Australia's rate increase pressure regional markets.

Asian Stocks Fall as Higher Oil and Bond Yields Pressure Global Markets

October 1, 2026

SINGAPORE — Asian stocks mostly fell on Tuesday as higher oil prices and rising bond yields pressured global markets, reinforcing ...

Asian markets diverge as higher oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields renew inflation and interest-rate concerns across regional economies.

by The Daily Desk

September 28, 2026

TOKYO, Japan - Global markets opened the week on a mixed footing Monday after U.S. stocks finished higher Friday, as ...

Federal Reserve rate hike graphic showing Asian market gains and declines amid higher yields, oil prices and inflation pressures.

Asian Stocks Diverge After Wall Street Falls Following Fed Rate Hike

by The Daily Desk

September 17, 2026

HONG KONG, China - Asian stock markets moved in different directions Thursday after Wall Street ended lower following the Federal ...

Bank of England building viewed from Lombard Street in London, photographed on June 12, 2015.

Bank of England Faces Inflation Pressure as Markets Await Rate Decision

by The Daily Desk

September 17, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom - The Bank of England is facing renewed inflation pressure as policymakers prepare to announce their latest ...

Kevin Warsh answers reporters’ questions during the Federal Open Market Committee press conference on June 17, 2026.

Federal Reserve Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Inflation Stays Elevated

by The Daily Desk

September 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States - The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since July 2023, ...

U.S. jobs graphic showing 162,000 August payroll gains, 4.1 percent unemployment, revised payroll data and changes across major industries.

U.S. Hiring Rebounds in August, Adding Complexity to Federal Reserve Rate Outlook

by The Daily Desk

September 5, 2026

U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of ...

Child in Japan counting money received as New Year’s gift at home in Sapporo, Hokkaido.

Japan’s Rising Bond Yields Raise Risks for Global Borrowing Costs

by The Daily Desk

September 4, 2026

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's 10-year government bond yield reached 3% on Sept. 1, its highest level since September 1996, as ...

Business graphic showing easing September Fed rate-hike expectations, rising U.S. stocks, lower Treasury yields and Federal Reserve policy signals.

Global Markets Rebound as Fed Rate-Hike Expectations Ease

by The Daily Desk

September 4, 2026

Global financial markets rebounded Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he could support leaving interest rates unchanged at ...

U.S. economic graphic showing Federal Reserve district growth, inflation pressures, labor-market conditions and rising energy and input costs.

U.S. Economic Activity Shows Modest Growth as Energy Costs Raise Inflation Concerns

by The Daily Desk

September 3, 2026

WASHINGTON — U.S. economic activity increased modestly in recent weeks, while employment rose slightly and prices continued to increase moderately, ...