The yield on 10-year benchmark government bonds decreased to 7.39% on Thursday, marking the largest fall since July. US Treasury yields eased following comments from the Federal Reserve indicating a less hawkish stance. Oil prices declined modestly, contributing to the drop in bond yields. Forecasts…
Chinas yuan climbed to a four-year high against the US dollar, supported by the central banks firm guidance and the Federal Reserves decision to hold interest rates steady. The Peoples Bank of China continued managing appreciation, while investors awaited the European Central Banks policy decision f…
The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.75%–4% in a 10–2 vote, citing resilient economic activity and persistent inflation. Chair Kevin Warsh said policymakers remain focused on returning inflation to the 2% target and are prepared to act as conditions require.
Short-dated US Treasury yields and the dollar fell after Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said officials will have fewer interest-rate setting meetings starting next year.
The US Federal Reserve held rates steady, but that may not be enough to lift Indian equities. Experts say the decision was already priced in, while crude oil near $115 a barrel, rising US bond yields, rupee weakness and foreign investor selling remain bigger risks. Here’s what may come next.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on October 28, giving policymakers time to assess the effects of its previous hike as inflation remained above target. The decision came less than a week before midterm elections, with living costs and affordability major voter concerns.
European shares fell as banks hit over three-month lows amid rising bond yields and oil prices. Investors worried persistent inflation could constrain central bank rate cuts and hurt growth, while markets awaited ECB, Federal Reserve and Bank of England signals.
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