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Treasury Yields Rise on Fed Rate Hike Outlook
Treasury yields surged as traders priced in multiple Federal Reserve rate hikes, including a potential October increase, amid persistent inflation
Swiss National Bank holds rate at 0% as global peers tighten
The Swiss National Bank kept its key interest rate at 0%, diverging from major trading partners now hiking to fight inflation.
Bond Market Pushes for Fed Rate Hikes Despite Gas Price
The bond market is pushing for Federal Reserve rate hikes to restore inflation-fighting credibility, even though such moves won't lower gasoline...
Fed Rate Hikes Could Test AI and Insurance Sectors
Economists see potential for three Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, which could pressure the AI investment boom and private credit holdings of
U.S. Wholesale Inflation Holds at 5.4% Ahead of Fed Meeting
U.S. Producer prices rose 0.4% in August, keeping annual wholesale inflation at 5.4% and reinforcing expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate...
Fed Rate Hike Likely Next Week After Inflation Pressures
Markets now price a 70% chance of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next week, driven by rising wholesale prices and oil above $100 a barrel.
Trump Administration Pressures Fed Ahead of September Rate
With a Federal Reserve rate hike considered likely, the Trump administration is conducting a broad public campaign urging the central bank to hold or...
U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Surpassing Forecasts
U.S. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
Fed Rate Path Firms as Jobs Data and Oil Prices Rise
Strong August jobs data and rising oil prices from the Iran conflict have increased market expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes, offsetting a
August Jobs Report Expected to Show Anemic Growth
The August U.S. Jobs report, due Friday, is forecast to show modest payroll growth of 53,000, keeping unemployment at 4.1%.
Euro zone inflation hits 3.3%, ECB hike seen
Eurostat reports euro zone inflation jumped to 3.3% in August, driven by energy costs, making an ECB interest rate increase highly probable next week.
U.S. stock futures fall on rate, Iran fears
U.S. stock futures fell on August 30, 2026, as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's inflation concerns raised the chance of a September rate hike and
Singapore's $47k per child bid to reverse
Singapore has launched its largest-ever package of financial incentives, pledging over S$60,000 per citizen child, to combat a total fertility rate...
Warsh Fed Policy Risks Trump Clash
Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh advocates for aggressive rate hikes, creating tension with President Trump's growth agenda before the midterms.
US Economy Loses Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Edges Lower
The US economy saw an unexpected decline in jobs in July, with nonfarm payrolls falling by 23,000, while the unemployment rate slipped to 4.1%
US Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 3.4% in July
The latest consumer price index report shows a moderate increase in prices, potentially reducing the likelihood of an imminent interest rate hike
July CPI Report: Inflation Remains Above Target, But Shows Signs of Easing
The July consumer price index report shows inflation rising 0.1% for the month, with an annual rate of 3.4%, and core readings of 0.2% and 2.5%
Trump Criticizes Fed Interest Rate Policy, Citing High US Rates Compared to Global Competitors
US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, arguing that the US should be paying lower rates...