Today: September 22, 2026
Today: September 22, 2026

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Bank of England shifts tone toward rate hikes as inflation set to top 4%

The 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

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BoE's Bailey says outlook too uncertain to judge market bets on four rate hikes

Bank 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

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Bank of England holds rates but appears ready to hike soon

The 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

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Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%

Mortgage 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%

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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

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European stocks rise after Fed hike as oil slips, yields stabilise

European shares rose on Thursday as lower oil prices and a pause in the global bond selloff lifted risk appetite after the US Federal Reserve

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Dollar's allure, oil surge fan bearish bets on emerging Asian currencies: Reuters poll

Bearish sentiment towards most emerging Asian currencies deepened, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as investors contended with the twin headwinds of escalating

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South Africa's consumer confidence rises despite economic uncertainty, survey shows

South 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

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

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Goldman's October hike call underscores renewed Fed tightening risks

Goldman Sachs expects the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October after policymakers signaled they may need to tighten further to

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Fed lifts the hawkish bar for BoE

A 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.

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IMF says Australia may need further interest rate rises to tame inflation

The 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

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Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

President 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

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Fed's Warsh lays out forces driving up bond yields

Federal 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

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Trading Day: Lift off!

The U.S.

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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

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

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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

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What do higher rates mean for borrowers and savers?

The 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.

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Warsh says US economy has strengthened, inflation is the problem

Federal 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

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Major US banks raise prime rate after first Fed rate hike since 2023

Top 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

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The Fed just raised rates. Here’s what it means for borrowers and savers

The Fed just raised rates. Here’s what it means for borrowers and savers

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

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US consumers and businesses are now facing a future of more expensive borrowing

The Federal Reserve’s rate hike comes as the US economy is increasingly moving at two very different speeds.

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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.

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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

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Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice

The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers

Finance

Dollar rises after Fed hikes rates in bid to counter inflation

The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and flagged further increases in

Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB's Pereira: Inflation not yet broadening as in the past

Euro 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

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Robust US retail sales underscore economy's resilience, inflation pressures building

U.S. retail sales rebounded sharply in August as households boosted purchases of a range of goods while also spending more at restaurants and bars,

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US import prices jump in August on strength in capital, consumer goods

U.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.

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US homebuilder sentiment drops to 12-month low in September

U.S. homebuilder sentiment dropped to a one-year low in September as rising mortgage rates dampen demand for housing, a survey showed on Wednesday.

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Brazil's July activity falls more than expected ahead of rate decision

Economic 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

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UK PM Burnham says he will take tough decisions to keep economy on track

British 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

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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

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A time to hike?

An unsettled few days set the scene for the week's main event: the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

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Bond market woes likely a factor for Fed, but intervention seen as unlikely

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UK inflation rises to 5-month high, further pressuring Bank of England to raise rates this year

Inflation 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

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South African inflation expectations stabilise in third quarter

South 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

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.

Business|Finance

UK inflation hits 3.1% but data offers some relief for BoE

British inflation accelerated to a five-month high of 3.1% in August, but measures excluding surging energy prices held stable, official

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BOJ set to raise interest rates to 31-year high as inflation risks loom

The 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

Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Sydney housing slump creates pandemic-sized hole in state tax take

The 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

Economy|World

Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar

Japan’s trade deficit totaled $7 billion last month, as surging oil prices sent the cost of imports soaring

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Japan August imports jump as oil prices lift costs, exports stay firm

Japan 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

Election

The Latest: Board votes to close Kennedy Center amid financial woes and name dispute

The 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

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10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision

10-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2007 ahead of Fed rate decision

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Government bond yields rise, oil gains again as stocks dip

U.S.

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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

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Japanese land prices rise for a fifth year

Japanese 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

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Global bond yields hit fresh highs, raising stakes for big borrowers

Government borrowing costs hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis on Tuesday, with 10-year U.S.

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Morgan Stanley turns more hawkish, forecasts two Fed hikes and ECB move

Morgan Stanley has joined other major Wall Street banks in adopting a more hawkish outlook on interest rates, forecasting U.S.

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Stocks wobble but no sign of panic as yields surge

Add the summer bond-market rout to the list of market upheavals that U.S. stocks have largely shrugged off.

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"The house" visits the House

The nervous start to the week for world markets has seen 10-year U.S.

Science|Technology

Investors nervous about AI spending slowdown after industry warnings

Investors 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

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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation

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UK jobs market stays soft before BoE rate call

Britain'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

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10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, critical threshold for US economy and markets

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Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update

The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week

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US wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Wholesale 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

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No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels

U.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

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Inflation heated up last month, boosting the case for a Fed rate hike

Inflation heated up last month, boosting the case for a Fed rate hike

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Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge

Global oil hits $108 per barrel while bond yields surge

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European Central Bank raises interest rates a quarter point to quell energy-fueled inflation

The European Central Bank is raising interest rates to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war

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Wholesale inflation picked up in August, as energy costs kept rising

Wholesale inflation picked up in August, as energy costs kept rising

Business|Economy|Finance

Know your bonds: A quick guide to Treasuries

Know your bonds: A quick guide to Treasuries

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

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-

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The yen also rises

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Summer's officially over. Buckle up!

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Yen's rally to seven-month high weighs on dollar ahead of US CPI

The 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

Arts|Economy|Environment

Australian consumer sentiment slides under rates, petrol pressure

A 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

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Japan July real wages rise 2.4%, biggest gain since 2021 

Japan'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,

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Stocks dented by inflation risk from rising oil, dicey geopolitics

Rising 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

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Yen surges to seven-month high; dollar drifts ahead of US inflation

The yen surged to a seven-month high on Monday as traders reassessed the battered currency's outlook, driven by expectations of faster