Interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank warns Iran war could mean future hike The decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% marks the sixth time in a row that the MPC has not changed borrowing costs. Evening Standard · Sep 17
UK interest rates held by Bank of England – what it means for you IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 17
Bank of England warns interest rate rise ‘likely’ if Trump’s war in Iran continues The Bank of England has held UK interest rates despite inflation hike The Independent UK · Sep 17
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Japan's Interest Rates Could Hit A Three-Decade High. Nearly 9 In 10 Economists Expect Another Hike. Higher prices and stronger wages are adding to expectations that Japan's central bank will accelerate the pace of its monetary policy tightening. International Business Times · Sep 17
Federal Reserve Interest Rates Rise to 4% as Fed Signals Another Hike Is Coming Before Year-End The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate to 3.75%-4% and signalled that persistent inflation could prompt another increase before the end of 2026. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields edge higher after Fed rate hike The eurozone bond yields edged higher after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further tightening. German short-term yields increased, while the 10-year yield remained near a 17-year high. Rising oil and gas prices are also raising concerns about renewed ECB rate hikes, with markets pricing further increases amid… The Economic Times · Sep 17
Global Market: Fed rate hike signals tougher road ahead for stocks, bonds The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, prompting investors to reassess the outlook for further tightening. Higher Treasury yields, persistent inflation and uncertainty over future rate moves could keep pressure on equities and fixed-income markets. The Economic Times · Sep 17
Trump Demanded Rate Cuts to 1%. His Hand-Picked Fed Chair Just Hiked Them for the First Time Since 2023 The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023 in a unanimous vote, defying Trump's demand for cuts to 1% even as his own pick, Kevin Warsh, led the move. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
Global Market: China, Hong Kong markets slip as Fed signals more rate hikes China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points and signalled another hike could come this year. Rate-sensitive sectors, including gold, non-ferrous metals and property stocks, came under pressure as investors reassessed the outlook for global borrowing costs and… The Economic Times · Sep 17
UK government borrowing costs fall as Bank of England outlines new bond-selling plan – as it happened BoE lays out proposal to sell UK bonds back to the government, and wind up the asset purchase scheme launched after the GFC The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Bank of England expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, despite rising inflation in the UK The Independent UK · Sep 17
US Fed Rate Hike: What it means for your money and investments The US Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate hike could raise borrowing costs for credit card and adjustable-rate mortgage borrowers while benefiting savers and new bond investors. Here’s how the latest Fed move could affect household finances. The Economic Times · Sep 17
Gold prices fall Rs 2,000/10 gram, silver dips Rs 4,600/kg as US Fed hikes rate after 3 years. Time to sell? Gold and silver prices fell sharply on the MCX on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further tightening. Easing oil supply concerns also weighed on bullion sentiment, as higher rates make non-yielding assets less attractive. The Economic Times · Sep 17
The Economic Times · Sep 17 US Market: Goldman Sachs sees Fed raising rates again in October Goldman Sachs now expects the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by another 25 basis points in October, revising its earlier view that the central bank had completed its tightening cycle after a September rate increase.
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Infosys, TCS, other IT stocks in focus after first Fed rate hike in 3 years. Will inflationary pressures offset anti-AI euphoria? Indian IT stocks such as Infosys and TCS are likely to remain in focus after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, citing elevated inflation. Analysts expect higher-for-longer rates to pressure risk assets, while AI-related developments could influence sentiment towards Indian IT stocks.
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Trump calls Fed board ‘very political’ and ‘doing the wrong thing’ after first rate hike in 3 years Trump has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve, demanding rates of 1% or lower shortly after the central bank raised its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4% to tackle persistent inflation. The move has put Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, Trump’s own appointee, in the spotlight, as Warsh defended the hike and warned…
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Explained: What US Fed’s first 25 bps rate hike in 3 years means for Indian stock market The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, taking the benchmark rate to 3.75%-4.00% as stubborn inflation limits its room to ease policy. The move could have implications for Indian markets, affecting the rupee, bond yields and foreign flows. With inflation still elevated, markets…
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Hawkish Fed lifts dollar to 7-week high as focus turn to BOJ In a remarkable shift, the dollar has climbed to its highest point in seven weeks after the Federal Reserve's decision to elevate interest rates and hint at more hikes. Investors are now keenly watching the forthcoming decisions from the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan. The surge in…
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Gold ticks up from near six-week low as investors weigh Fed outlook On Thursday, gold prices slightly increased after previously touching a six-week low, responding to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hike in interest rates and hints of more tightening to come. This strategy targets inflation fears that policymakers are increasingly alert to. In a related note, the Bank of England is projected…
The Economic Times · Sep 17 Global Market Today: Asian stocks tick higher as markets weigh further Fed hikes In a strategic shift, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25%, aiming to address ongoing inflation challenges. This decision led to a dip in Asian sovereign bonds and the dollar, while gold maintained its losses. Interestingly, Asian stock markets posted minor gains, leaving investors speculating about the future trajectory…
The Economic Times · Sep 16 Fed raises rates despite Trump pressure, signals another hike likely in 2026 In a bid to tackle ongoing inflation, the US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by twenty-five basis points. Policymakers are predicting at least one additional hike in the upcoming months. As inflation affects various sectors, the Fed is working towards achieving its two percent goal. This move is likely…
France 24 · Sep 16 US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to…
Barchart · Sep 16 Stocks Tumble as Fed Hikes Interest Rates and Signals More to Come The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.45% on Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -1.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.02%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.42%, and September E-mini Nasdaq...
The Economic Times · Sep 16 Shorter-dated US Treasury yields surge in anticipation of another Fed rate hike The Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time in over three years. Policymakers anticipate at least one more quarter-percentage-point hike by year-end. Shorter-dated U.S. Treasury yields rose after the rate hike announcement. Market bets on a future rate increase at the next meeting ticked higher. Inflation expectations for…