Interest Rates
Global bond yields hit multi-decade highs on debt, inflation pressures
Long-term government bond yields in the U.S., Germany, France, Canada and Japan have surged to levels not seen since the 2000s, driven by rising debt loads and competing corporate borrowing.
Swiss stocks rise as Roche, Novartis offset losses; Nasdaq falls sharply
SMI gains 0.13% with healthcare giants leading gains, while U.S. tech selloff drags Nasdaq down 1.49%. ABB and cyclicals decline as bond yields climb to multi-year highs.
Floating-rate bond ETFs outperform as yields rise in 2026
Top-performing bond ETFs in 2026 focus on floating-rate and ultra-short strategies, avoiding duration risk amid rising Treasury yields. Key picks include USFR, JAAA and JPST.
Swiss stocks slip as U.S. futures fall; Roche, Novartis rise; ABB leads declines
Swiss Market Index dips 0.13% as global equities drift lower on rising yields and Middle East tensions. Roche and Novartis gain, while cyclical stocks like ABB and construction firms retreat.
Brazil's fiscal reforms face 'painful final mile', says minister
Brazil's economy chief warns of difficult negotiations ahead as fiscal reforms near completion, citing resistance to spending cuts and tax adjustments.
Brazil's Q2 GDP growth slows to 0.6%, central bank index shows
Modest expansion follows 1.4% growth in Q1 as Brazil's economy shows signs of cooling. Central bank data highlights mixed sectoral performance.
EUR/USD hits eight-week high; focus shifts to U.S. data
Euro strengthens to highest level since late March as markets await U.S. inflation and jobs data for next Fed move. Dollar faces pressure ahead of key releases.
EUR/USD rallies as dollar's exceptional strength wanes
Euro gains ground as broad dollar weakness reduces the currency's dominance, with EUR/USD approaching key resistance levels.
Citi expects Fed to hold rates steady in September after inflation data
Analysts at Citi cite recent inflation readings as key factor in likely policy pause next month.
U.S. dollar weakens amid mixed economic signals
Dollar index declines as traders reassess Fed policy outlook after mixed U.S. data. Focus shifts to upcoming inflation and jobs reports for direction.
China bank loans contract in July for second time in 2026
Loan demand weakens as new yuan loans fall to 810 billion yuan, underscoring persistent economic headwinds.
EUR/USD nears 1.1560 resistance after ECB-Fed policy divergence
Euro gains ground as ECB signals cautious rate path while Fed signals potential cuts. Traders eye 1.1560 level as key technical barrier.
U.S. 30-year bond yields hit 25-year high as inflation concerns weigh
Long-term borrowing costs surge to levels last seen in 2001 amid persistent inflation uncertainty and elevated government debt supply. Treasury auctions remain well-covered despite rising yields.
Fitch affirms U.S. sovereign credit rating at AA+ with stable outlook
Rating agency Fitch maintains the U.S. government's top-tier credit rating, citing fiscal resilience despite elevated debt levels and political uncertainty.
Peru’s central bank holds rates steady, sees no need for hikes
The Peruvian central bank maintained its benchmark rate at 6.25% as inflation remains within target and growth outlook stabilizes.
Uganda’s central bank keeps benchmark rate at 9.75% for eighth straight meeting
The Bank of Uganda maintained its key lending rate unchanged as inflation pressures eased slightly but remained above target, citing risks from global and domestic factors.
U.S. inflation proves stickier than July CPI suggests, analysts warn
Underlying price pressures remain elevated despite a mild July CPI reading, raising concerns over the Federal Reserve's policy path. Bitcoin's volatility reflects shifting market expectations.
U.S. budget deficit hits $1.8 trillion in first 10 months of fiscal 2024
Deficit widens as spending outpaces revenue, driven by interest costs and defense allocations. Fiscal year ends Sept. 30.
German firms' U.S. investment falls to three-year low
Outbound direct investment from Germany to the U.S. declined sharply in Q2, driven by economic uncertainty and higher financing costs.
U.S. budget deficit widens beyond forecasts in latest data
Shortfall exceeds projections as spending outpaces revenue, raising fiscal concerns amid economic uncertainty.
Euro zone bond yields fall as U.S. inflation cools in July
German 10-year Bund yield drops to two-week low as softer U.S. CPI data fuels bets on global rate cuts.
Euro zone bond yields dip after softer U.S. inflation data
German 10-year Bund yields fell below 2.5% as cooler-than-expected U.S. CPI reading boosted demand for core euro zone debt.
Citi expects Bank of Korea to raise rates amid inflation pressures
Analysts at Citi project a rate hike by the Bank of Korea as consumer prices remain elevated, with risks tilted toward tighter policy.
US CPI data looms as Fed rate decision nears
Consumer prices report may determine whether the Federal Reserve delivers a rate hike next month. Economists expect modest inflation cooling.