Cramer: Higher Rates Pose Big Risk to Stock Market
Jim Cramer expressed concern that the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike could pressure stocks further.
02/10/2026 05:568 min read
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
Wage data may overshadow payrolls as bond market strains rise
US payrolls forecast at 90K, but wage data seen as more critical amid bond market inflation concerns.
02/10/2026 04:517 min read
Asian markets wait on US jobs data as dollar holds firm
Asian trading was subdued as investors awaited US payrolls, the dollar stayed firm, and Tokyo's core CPI hit a 10-month high.
02/10/2026 03:5212 min read
Citi Research Sees Weaker Case for Aggressive Fed Rate Hikes
Citi Research questions if the Fed needs the aggressive rate hikes markets are pricing in, despite forecasting 3.5% inflation.
02/10/2026 03:269 min read
Katayama to review 7 trillion yen idle funds; Kiuchi says no more excessive easing
Japan's finance minister Katayama pledges to review 7 trillion yen idle funds, while economy minister Kiuchi says Japan no longer needs excessively loose…
02/10/2026 02:5113 min read
30-Year TIPS Yield 3.35% as Equity Premium Shrinks
30-year TIPS yield 3.35% real, cutting stock premium to 1.65 points; Siegel says Fed needs two more hikes.
02/10/2026 02:428 min read
UBS: Fed hike bets overdone, three forces may calm Treasury market
UBS says markets have overpriced Fed hikes and outlines three catalysts—disinflation, energy flows, and policy—that could steady Treasuries.
02/10/2026 02:3115 min read
Treasury Hits $6B Buyback Cap as 10-Year Yield Touches 24-Year High
The Treasury used its full $6 billion buyback limit while the 10-year yield hit 5.342%, a 24-year high, and bitcoin traded at $84,624.
02/10/2026 02:129 min read
India, China markets closed Friday; Hong Kong reopens without Stock Connect
India and mainland China markets are closed Friday. Hong Kong reopens without Stock Connect as the US jobs report looms.
02/10/2026 02:019 min read
IMF forgives El Salvador's Bitcoin rule breach but still no market impact seen
The IMF released $139 million to El Salvador after waiving a bitcoin holdings breach, but the decision tightens restrictions rather than loosening them.
02/10/2026 01:1110 min read
Tokyo core inflation hits 2.7%, fastest in 10 months, bolstering BOJ rate hike case
Tokyo core CPI rose to 2.7% in September, beating forecasts and strengthening the case for a BOJ rate hike.
02/10/2026 00:5114 min read
Latin America Presents Four Distinct Investment Archetypes, New Report Finds
A new report from Varys Capital and Verda Ventures identifies four market archetypes across Latin America, each shaped by unique conditions.
02/10/2026 00:4312 min read
Tokyo's September CPI surpasses expectations, rises from August
Japan's Tokyo CPI for September beat expectations across all categories; the unemployment rate rose to 2.5% versus a predicted 2.4%.
01/10/2026 23:413 min read
Logan: Fed needs at least half-point more in rate hikes
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said the central bank must raise rates by at least half a percentage point to achieve policy restriction and control inflation.
01/10/2026 23:3213 min read
Goldman now expects December Fed hike, sees chance of end to tightening
Goldman Sachs delayed its forecast for the next Fed rate hike to December from October after softer inflation and dovish Fed comments.
01/10/2026 22:5214 min read