Inflation Pressures Raise Prospect of Fed Rate Hike Ahead of Elections

Mounting inflation pressures and a resilient economy are driving the Federal Reserve toward an anticipated interest-rate hike on the eve of the November 3 national elections. Traders have priced in … Read More

S&P Cuts Senegal’s Foreign Currency Rating to ‘CC

On Friday, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Senegal’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign credit rating to “CC” from “CCC+”, warning that a commercial debt restructuring is now extremely likely. The downgrade reflects mounting … Read More

Brazil Election Rivals Clash Over Strategies to Cut Interest Rates

As Brazil approaches its October 4, 2026 presidential election, economic advisers to leading candidates are clashing over how to lower long-term borrowing costs. With investors demanding steep premiums on long-dated … Read More

Treasury Yields and Dollar Rise Amid Inflation and Debt Concerns

The U.S. Treasury doubled long-end buybacks to at least $4 billion per operation on Wednesday, temporarily easing a severe bond rout that pushed 30-year yields toward 19-year highs. According to … Read More

Wall Street Hits Two-Week Lows Amid Rising Bond Yields and Walmart Earnings

Wall Street slumped to two-week lows as rising benchmark bond yields and a cautious retail outlook from retail giant Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) weighed heavily on major equity indexes. The … Read More

Rate Hike Bets Leave Yen Gains at the Mercy of the Bank of Japan

Rate Hike Bets Leave Yen’s Post-Intervention Gains at Bank of Japan’s Mercy Coordinated foreign exchange intervention by the U.S. Treasury, Japan, and South Korea in late July and early August … Read More