Asia calendar for Thursday, September 24, 2026: Australian employment report
Australia jobs data due Sept 24, 2026: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5%; another preview sees rebound.
23/09/2026 20:122 min read
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
Strong US Services PMI Triggers Bond Yield Surge, Dollar Rally
US services PMI at 58.7 beats 56.0 forecast, sending 10-year yields above 5% and boosting the dollar.
23/09/2026 19:528 min read
US 10-year yields surge 16 bps to highest level since 2007
US 10-year yields rose 16 basis points to 4.19%, the highest since 2007, driven by strong PMI data and growth optimism.
23/09/2026 19:017 min read
Five-year note auction yields 5.033% on $70B sale
Treasury sold $70B of 5-year notes at 5.033% yield with a 3.1-bp tail and lower bid-to-cover.
23/09/2026 17:214 min read
US yields hit multi-year peaks as markets fret over inflation and growth
US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs as strong growth and sticky inflation pressure the Fed. Stocks fell sharply.
23/09/2026 17:1315 min read
Iran open to diplomacy but will defend Hormuz interests, Pezeshkian says
Iran's president says Tehran will not surrender to military pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. Trump defends U.S. stance and hints at talks.
23/09/2026 15:0213 min read
Bitcoin Slips Below $84K as Strong US Data Boosts Yields
Bitcoin fell under $84,000 after strong US PMI data pushed Treasury yields higher.
23/09/2026 14:599 min read
Fed's Barr signals further rate increases likely needed for 2% inflation goal
Fed's Michael Barr said more rate hikes are likely needed to bring inflation back to 2% in a timely manner.
23/09/2026 14:212 min read
US services PMI surges to 58.7 in September, beating expectations
US September flash services PMI rose to 58.7, beating the 56.0 forecast. Manufacturing PMI jumped to 57.0.
23/09/2026 14:012 min read
US Flash PMIs for September Due; Traders Predict Modest Slowdown
S&P Global's flash September US PMIs due Wednesday; traders forecast Manufacturing at 53.5 and Services at 56.
23/09/2026 12:128 min read
European session: dollar firms, yields push higher, Brent tops $100, stocks slide
Brent crude regained $100, yields and dollar rose, European stocks slipped on inflation fears.
23/09/2026 12:117 min read
Millions for Pokémon cards: collectibles boom or bubble?
Pokémon card sales hit $2.7 million, raising questions on whether collectibles are a bubble or emerging asset class.
23/09/2026 10:5114 min read
Flash UK services PMI disappoints at 51.7 in September
UK September flash services PMI fell to 51.7, below expectations; manufacturing beat at 52.0, composite also missed.
23/09/2026 08:425 min read
Germany's manufacturing PMI slips to 53.8 in September, below forecast of 54.0
Germany's September flash manufacturing PMI came in at 53.8, below the expected 54.0, while services and composite PMIs beat forecasts.
23/09/2026 07:416 min read
France PMI returns to growth in September; rising price pressures challenge ECB
France's September PMI readings returned to expansion, with services at a 10-month high, but rising price pressures complicate ECB outlook.
23/09/2026 07:357 min read