Robust economy may rattle stocks if inflation appears
Strong economic data can sometimes hurt stocks if it raises inflation fears and prompts tighter monetary policy.
24/09/2026 07:5113 min read
Macro Rates
SNB holds key rate at 0% as forecast in September decision
SNB held its key rate at 0% and raised inflation and growth forecasts, dropping earlier language on FX intervention.
24/09/2026 07:512 min read
Xi arrives in US ahead of Trump summit; trade truce extended
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US for a summit with Trump. The trade truce has been extended to January 10.
24/09/2026 03:4215 min read
Fed Rate Hike Yet to Boost Berkshire's Cash Returns
Berkshire Hathaway's $359.2 billion cash pile has yet to show a higher yield from the Fed's September rate hike.
24/09/2026 03:268 min read
Japan PMI slips to four-month low, price pressures remain elevated
Japan's flash composite PMI fell to 52.5 in September, a four-month low, as price pressures stayed sharp and hiring accelerated.
24/09/2026 00:5114 min read
US weighs stablecoin expansion to ease $40 trillion debt burden
The Trump administration is exploring a stablecoin initiative to attract foreign capital into US debt, potentially easing financing of the $40 trillion…
24/09/2026 00:4211 min read
Japan weighs cutting JGB liquidity supply as bond scarcity fades
Japan may trim issuance in 5-to-11-year JGB liquidity auctions as shortages ease, with the decision due after next week's dealer meeting.
24/09/2026 00:4115 min read
5-Year Treasury Auction Yields Highest Since 2006; Bitcoin Under Pressure
The US Treasury's 5-year note auction priced at 5.033%, the highest yield since 2006, as demand weakened, pressuring risk assets like bitcoin.
23/09/2026 23:429 min read
NAB forecasts Australia's unemployment slipping to 4.4% with 20,000 jobs added
NAB forecasts Australia's unemployment rate edging down to 4.4% in August, with employment rising by 20,000.
23/09/2026 22:2215 min read
Bitcoin Slips as 10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 5%
Bitcoin slid 2% to $84,357 as the 10-year Treasury yield topped 5% for the first time since 2007; the U.S. Treasury announced up to $6 billion in buybacks.
23/09/2026 21:146 min read
Trump administration nears 90-day diesel export ban despite cabinet opposition
The White House edges closer to a 90-day diesel export ban, with Trump reportedly ready to announce within days, despite cabinet opposition.
23/09/2026 20:3220 min read
Wall Street ends lower as Russell 2000, Nasdaq lead declines amid rising Treasury yields
US stocks fell Wednesday with the Russell 2000 and Nasdaq leading losses as Treasury yields surged.
23/09/2026 20:3111 min read
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
Bitcoin Dips on Yield Surge: Do Buyers Still Control?
Bitcoin pulls back as 10-year yield climbs 16.8 bps to 5.135%, with key support still holding.
23/09/2026 17:516 min read