Gold Rises as Oil Retreats After Fed Rate Hike
Gold extended its recovery as cheaper oil eased inflation fears, while investors assessed the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike since 2023.
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Chip Stocks Rebound After Fed Rate Hike Shock
Chip stocks rallied as worries about AI spending and higher rates eased, helping Wall Street recover from the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023.
Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023
The Fed lifted rates by 0.25 percentage point and signalled another possible 2026 hike, resetting expectations for stocks, bonds, loans and the dollar.
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2007 High Before Fed Decision
The 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007, raising borrowing-cost concerns as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision.
Oil Shock Revives Fed Rate-Hike Fears Before Decision
Surging oil prices are reviving inflation fears and rate-hike bets before the Fed decision, putting US stocks, bonds, gold and the dollar on alert.
US Inflation Outruns Wages, Raising the Stakes for the Fed
US prices rose faster than wages in August, squeezing household purchasing power and sharpening the market debate over the Federal Reserve’s next move.
Hot Inflation Revives Fed Rate-Hike Risk for US Markets
US stocks rose even as stronger inflation reinforced expectations of a Fed rate hike, setting up a crucial test for shares, bonds and household borrowing.
Gold Falls as Inflation and Oil Revive Fed Hike Bets
Gold weakened after a US price report and surging crude oil strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise rates this month.
Fed Rate Decision May Hinge on Tiny Inflation Differences
The Federal Reserve’s next rate call may turn on tiny shifts in producer and consumer inflation, raising uncertainty for stocks, bonds and savers.
Trump Pressures Warsh as Fed Rate-Hike Decision Nears
Political pressure is building ahead of the Fed’s September meeting, putting interest rates, Treasury yields and central-bank independence in focus.
US Mortgage Rates Reach 7% for Some Homebuyers
Some US homebuyers are already seeing 7% mortgage rates as borrowing costs hit a new high for the year, squeezing affordability and housing demand.
US Stock Futures Slip as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Return
US stock futures fell as investors priced in a possible September Fed hike while renewed US-Iran fighting added fresh oil and inflation risks.
Fed Rate-Hike Odds Jump After Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech
Traders now see a 57% chance of a September Fed hike after Kevin Warsh’s speech, putting bond yields, stock valuations and the dollar in focus.
India’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits Two-Month High: Why It Matters
India’s benchmark bond yield touched 6.88% as rate-hike fears and West Asia tensions grew. Here is what the move means for savers and investors.
Why a Popular Treasury ETF Just Hit a 2004 Low
A heavily traded long-term Treasury ETF has hit its lowest level since 2004 as rising yields expose the price risk hidden inside government bonds.
US Futures Steady as Fed Rate-Hike Fears Ease
US futures held steady as weak retail sales reduced Fed rate-hike expectations, shifting attention to yields, the dollar and Wednesday’s minutes.
S&P 500 Hits Record as Soft Inflation Calms Rate Fears
The S&P 500 hit a record as softer wholesale inflation and lower oil prices eased rate fears. Here is what investors should watch next.
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Raises FY27 Growth Forecast
RBI held the repo rate at 5.25%, raised FY27 growth to 6.7% and cut its inflation forecast to 5%. Here is what it means for households.