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10-Year US Treasury Yields Hit Highest Levels Since 2007
Global bond yields have surged in 2026, with the 10-year US Treasury note rising above 5% recently.
S&P 500 CAPE Ratio Hits 41 Amid Fed Rate Hikes
The S&P 500 faces rising risks as the CAPE ratio reaches 41 and the Fed raises rates to target 2% inflation.
Fed Governor Barr Says More Rate Hikes Needed for 2% Inflation
Fed Governor Michael Barr stated further rate hikes are likely required to reach the 2% inflation target. The US Dollar Index rose 0.5% on this news.
S&P 500 Drops 0.6% as Oil Hits $101.59 and Yields Jump
US equities fell on Wednesday as Brent crude rose to $101.59 and the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.05% following strong business data.
US Stocks Fall as 10-Year Yield Hits 5.05% on Oil Spike
The S&P 500 dropped 0.6% Wednesday after Brent oil rose to $101.59 and a strong business report pushed bond yields higher.
US Stocks Slip as Oil Hits $101.59 and Bond Yields Rise
S&P 500 drops 0.6% after Brent crude rises 2.4% to $101.59. Strong business data pushes 10-year Treasury yield to 5.05%.
ECB Lifts Deposit Rate to 2.50% as Global Banks Tighten Policy
Major central banks raised rates this week, citing persistent inflation risks and energy shocks.
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5% High, Pressuring Equity Valuations
The 10-year yield reached 5%, its highest level since 2007, as inflation and debt issuance drove borrowing costs up.
Fed Official Warns Inflation Fight Will Hurt Jobs
Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee argues that higher unemployment is the necessary cost of bringing inflation back to target levels.
Fed Official Warns Rate Hikes Will Raise Unemployment
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee stated that cooling inflation requires higher rates, which will inevitably push employment below target levels.
Fed Official Warns Inflation Fight Will Raise Unemployment
Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee stated that persistent supply shocks force a trade-off between price stability and jobs.
AI Power Demand Sets 2026 Record, Shifting ETF Focus to Utilities
Chicago Fed warns AI spending creates inflation risks. Data center power use hits 565 TWh in 2026.
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Fed Official Warns Inflation Fight Will Raise Unemployment
Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee states that containing inflation requires higher rates, which will inevitably push employment below target levels.
Fed Official Cites Stubborn Inflation for 25 Basis Point Hike
Boston Fed President Susan Collins supported the rate hike due to persistent inflation and geopolitical supply shocks.
St. Louis Fed Chief Calls Current Rates Too Low for Inflation Control
Alberto Musalem warns the 3.75-4.00% policy rate remains accommodative. He advocates for earlier, smaller hikes to curb persistent price pressures.
RBNZ Governor Breman Flags Oil Price Risk to NZ Inflation
Oil prices threaten to push New Zealand inflation above central bank forecasts. The Reserve Bank signals caution ahead of its October 28 decision.
NZR Governor Flags Oil Price Risks to Inflation Path
Anna Breman warns persistent oil costs may push inflation higher than the 3.9% forecast.
New Zealand Rate Stays at 2.75% Amid Persistent Oil Price Risks
The central bank held rates steady but warned that sustained oil price gains will push inflation higher than forecast.
RBA Governor Cites Migration as Growth Driver, Warns of AI Bubble
RBA chief Michele Bullock attributes recent economic gains to population growth while cautioning that AI spending risks forming an inflationary bubble.
ECB Economist Sees Inflation Hitting 2% Only in Mid-2027
Philip Lane says energy costs will delay the return to the 2% target until mid-2027. EU fuel prices have surged significantly since February.
Chicago Fed Head Predicts Job Losses to Tame Inflation
Austan Goolsbee stated that persistent supply shocks require lower employment to reach the 2% target, contradicting Fed Chair Warsh.
S&P 500 Near Record High as AI Optimism Outweighs Inflation Fears
Tech stocks surged near all-time highs on AI enthusiasm, masking persistent inflation risks and rising Treasury yields.
US Retail Sales Jump 1.2% in August Amid Inflation
Commerce data shows August retail sales beat forecasts, driven by strong consumer spending despite recent rate hikes.
US M2 Money Supply Grows 5.4% Year over Year in July
M2 liquidity expanded at its fastest pace in three years, complicating the Fed's inflation outlook despite recent rate hikes.
Vietnam CPI Hits 4.45% as Fed Hike Complicates Rate Cuts
Vietnam's consumer price index rose 4.45% in eight months, limiting the State Bank's ability to lower rates.
Fed Officials Warn of Sticky Inflation After 25bp Hike
Boston Fed President Susan Collins supports the recent 25 basis point rate hike, citing persistent inflation risks above the 2 percent target.
Colombia Inflation Hits 6.24% as Wage Indexation Drives Services Costs
Colombian annual inflation accelerated to 6.24% in August, driven by a 23% minimum wage hike and El Niño risks.
Fed's Goolsbee Warns Strong Demand Now Drives US Inflation
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee states that overheating demand, not just supply shocks, is pushing prices higher.
RBA Governor Flags Rising Inflation Risks Ahead of Policy Decision
Michele Bullock warns energy costs and demand are pushing prices up, with markets expecting a rate hike to 4.60%.
Dollar General Sales Hit $11.3B as Shoppers Buy Less per Trip
Dollar General reported $11.3 billion in quarterly sales, driven by customers making smaller, more frequent purchases due to financial strain.
EU Fuel Prices Jump 23.8% Year-On-Year in August
European Commission data shows diesel and petrol costs surged significantly, with Bulgaria recording the highest annual increase at 34.5%.
US Diesel Hits Record $6.53, up 77% Year over Year
Diesel prices hit a fresh record high, rising 77% year over year. Analysts warn this will raise costs for food and goods.
Hungary Holds 5.5% Rate, Cuts Inflation Target to 2.5%
Hungary has paused rate cuts at 5.5% and lowered its inflation target to anchor expectations for future euro adoption.
US Diesel Hits Record $6.53 Amid Export Surge
Diesel prices rose 74% year-over-year to a record $6.53, driven by record exports and tight supply.
Reserve Bank to Keep Raising Rates Despite Housing Slump
ANZ predicts three more OCR hikes by March, prioritizing inflation control over economic softness and rising unemployment.
Dollar Index Tests 100.50 Support Amid Fed Hints
The U.S. Dollar Index is pressing against 100.50 as Fed officials warn of inflation risks and oil prices rebound toward $100.
Nigeria MPR Cut of 50bps Expected Amid Stable FX
Prof. Uche Uwaleke predicts a 50 basis point rate cut as inflation moderates and reserves rise.
US Treasury Holdings Drop $50.4 Billion Amid Global Sell-Off
Foreign investors cut US Treasury holdings by $50.4 billion. Japan, China, and France led the exit as yen rates rose above 3%.
Bangladesh Fuel Hike Hits DSE, Lifting Diesel to Tk 135
Dhaka Stock Exchange fell 42 points as diesel reached Tk 135 per litre, squeezing margins for manufacturers and exporters.
ESRI Study Finds No Inflation Link to Irish Minimum Wage Rises
New research indicates recent wage hikes have not increased consumer prices. A separate report details a €15 million drop in Dublin office values.
ECB Expects Energy Shock to Keep Inflation High Until 2027
Philip R. Lane states that a second wave of price increases will keep inflation elevated before it falls to target in mid-2027.
New Zealand RBNZ Flags Oil Price Risks to Inflation Outlook
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman warns that persistent oil price increases will push near-term inflation above the 3.9% forecast.
Fed Rate Hike and Sticky Inflation Drive Global Bond Yields Higher
US and Japanese central banks raised rates as inflation remained stubborn, pushing bond yields up and pressuring consumer stocks.
Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 30-Year High, Spooking US Markets
Japanese 10-year yields reach a 30-year peak as the BOJ hikes rates. This shift threatens US Treasury holdings and global borrowing costs.
Chicago Fed Chief Warns Inflation Fight Will Raise Unemployment
Austan Goolsbee states that persistent supply shocks force the Fed to prioritize price stability over job growth.
RBNZ Governor Flags Higher Oil Prices as Inflation Risk
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman warns that persistent oil costs may push inflation above September forecasts, keeping rate cuts uncertain.
Dollar Index Holds 100.40 Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
The DXY trades at 100.40 with a bullish bias, needing a break above 100.56 to target 101.00 amid Fed hike expectations.
Boston Fed President Cites Persistent Inflation for Rate Hike Support
Boston Fed President Susan Collins reaffirmed her support for the recent quarter-point rate hike, emphasizing that stubborn energy costs and ongoing supply…
Iran Misery Index Hits 96% as Rial Breaks 200,000 Mark
Iran's economic crisis deepens with a 96% misery index and currency collapse, forcing families to cut essential spending.
Fed Official Warns Inflation Fight Will Hurt Jobs
Chicago Fed chief Goolsbee predicts higher unemployment as the cost of taming supply-side inflation.
Dimon Projects AI Spending to Hit One Trillion Dollars Next Year
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon projects $1 trillion in AI spending next year.
Bank of Greece Governor Stournaras Urges ECB to Pause Rate Hikes
Stournaras says the ECB should wait for clearer data before acting, citing energy costs and fiscal shifts in the euro area.
Fed Official Cites Inflation Persistence for Rate Hike Support
Susan Collins has articulated her support for the recent quarter-point rate increase, arguing that a more restrictive stance is necessary to bring inflation…
RBA Assistant Governor Hunter Signals Further Rate Hikes
Sarah Hunter warns of entrenched inflation risks, lifting September hike odds to 94%.
RBA's Hunter Backs Further Hikes as Inflation Risks Entrench
RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter has reinforced the case for a fourth rate hike this year, citing entrenched inflation risks from Middle East-driven oil…
Fed Official Cites Persistent Inflation for Rate Hike Support
Boston Fed President Susan Collins backs the recent 25 basis point increase, citing geopolitical risks and sticky price pressures.
Australian Household Spending Rises Just 0.1 Percent in August
CommBank data shows consumer outlays barely moved in August, with essential costs rising while discretionary categories fell.
BoG MPC Meets as 5% Inflation Signals Room for Rate Cut
Inflation at 5% in August stays below the 8% target floor, prompting market expectations for a policy rate reduction from 14%.
Fed Official Cites Persistent Inflation for Rate Hike Support
Boston Fed President Susan Collins supports the recent quarter-point rate increase due to stubborn price pressures and geopolitical risks.
Fed Official Cites Stubborn Inflation for Rate Hike Support
Boston Fed President Susan Collins says persistent price pressures and geopolitical risks justified the latest interest rate increase.
Fed's Collins Sees Second Rate Hike This Year, Holds for 2027
Boston Fed President Susan Collins cites Middle East conflict as a driver for a second rate increase before a 2027 pause.
Mortgage Rates Hit 6.95% as AI Spending Ends the Low-Cost Era
The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 6.95% last week. Big tech borrowing for AI infrastructure is driving this structural shift in costs.
Musalem Urges Fed to Hike Rates Further to Curb 3% Inflation
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem has intensified his call for continued tightening, asserting that current borrowing costs are still too low to curb…
St. Louis Fed Banker Sees Need for Further Rate Hikes to Cut Inflation
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem has urged for incremental rate hikes, arguing that current monetary conditions remain too loose and that inflation is…
US Diesel Hits Record $6.31 While WTI Futures Settle Near $98
US retail diesel prices hit a record $6.31, up 68 percent year-over-year. This signals a refining shortage that crude oil charts fail to capture.
Brent Crude Stays Above $100 as Bond Yields Hold Near 5%
Brent crude is hovering just above $100, keeping 10-year Treasury yields near 5% as markets grapple with persistent inflation risks. While WTI saw a sharper drop due to technical factors, traders are closely watching for a decisive break below the $100 level to signal a shift in the energy and rates outlook.
Fed Prepares First Rate Hike Since 2023 Amid Inflation
Fed expected to hike rates Sept 16, 2026, to combat months of inflation driven by the Iran war, per abcnews.com.