Economy|Finance
UK inflation forecast to average 3.4% in 2027, OBR says
British inflation is set to average 3.4% in 2027, the country's budget watchdog said on Wednesday following finance
October 28, 2026interest rates
Business|Economy|Finance
What to expect from the Fed today
What to expect from the Fed today
October 28, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets
European banks beat profit forecasts, Brazil overshadows Santander
European banks went some way to easing investor concerns about slowing earnings momentum
October 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Information overload
Much of this week's busy event calendar gets packed into the next 24 hours.
October 28, 2026
Economy
Fed likely to go into wait-and-see mode on rates
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, less than a week ahead of critical US midterm elections centered on the cost of living, as
October 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
RBNZ throws markets a curveball
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee The shocker in Asia's trading day came from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, which unexpectedly left rates on hold, sending the kiwi
October 28, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
Stocks rise ahead of tech earnings, Fed decision
MSCI's global equities gauge rose on Tuesday as investors awaited earnings from US technology companies and the Federal Reserve's next policy
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Wall Street ends higher on revived AI momentum
An AI-fueled tech rally sent US stocks to a higher close on Tuesday as third-quarter reporting season gained steam, while the Federal
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Dollar rises as markets eye central bank meetings
The dollar edged higher against major currencies including the euro, yen and sterling on Tuesday amid market positioning ahead of a
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|World
High inflation to persist globally into next year, Reuters poll shows
High inflation will persist in the global economy well into next year, according to hundreds of economists polled by Reuters, who are now increasingly concerned that
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Strong dollar, high yields drag on gold outlook, but central-bank demand lends support
Analysts cut their 2026 gold price forecast for a second straight quarter because of high Treasury yields, a strong US dollar and expectations that rates will stay high
October 27, 2026
Arts
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil pulls back ahead of Fed decision
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday as easing oil prices supported risk appetite ahead of a raft of key corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Euro zone lending holds up even as banks tighten access
Lending in the euro zone continued to grow at a healthy pace in September even as banks tightened access to credit on the back of higher interest rates and geopolitical
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bond investors are thinking less about the Fed and more about AI, deficits
Wall Street considers it settled that the Federal Reserve will hold
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
ANTimatter
Tech stocks staged a decent rally on Monday, seemingly taking AI darling Anthropic's IPO filing and Meta's additional equity raising plans as a vote of confidence in
October 27, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World
Euro zone mortgage demand falls as rates rise, ECB survey shows
Demand for mortgages in the euro zone fell sharply in three months to September as interest rates rose and credit became harder to get, a European Central Bank poll
October 27, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World
Hold or sell? High Treasury yields spur US banks to rethink bond portfolios
A spike in Treasury yields is forcing US banks to confront an uncomfortable question: sell bonds worth billions of dollars they own at a loss, or hold on to paper losses?
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Japan's trend inflation index hits 3-year high, cements case for BOJ rate hike
Japan's core consumer price index, which strips out one-off factors, rose in September at the fastest annual pace in three years, data
October 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
All eyes on AI
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Markets are basking in the afterglow of the blockbuster US IPO filing of Claude-developer Anthropic that has lifted the mood
October 27, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Election|Finance
5 things to watch from the Federal Reserve's next meeting
Federal Reserve policymakers are likely to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday when they finish what may seem like an uneventful meeting
October 27, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political
Ex-BOJ chief Kuroda backs more rate hikes, his former deputy urges caution
The Bank of Japan will likely consider raising interest rates at each upcoming meeting, according to a new book by former bank chief Haruhiko Kuroda, who
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bond market is a buy right now, JP Morgan Asset Management's fixed income head says
There is a "generational amount of yield" in bond markets and it is time to buy debt, with a return of as much as 8% on offer in the US over the next the year, Bob
October 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
South Korea Q3 GDP beats forecasts as AI chip boom boosts exports, investments
South Korea's economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter as a global AI chip boom boosted exports and investments, advance central bank estimates
October 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Trading Day: AI light, Brazil flight
Stocks mostly rose on Monday, lifted by renewed optimism around AI as Anthropic filed for a US IPO and as investors awaited more 'Big Tech'
October 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview|Political
Brazil finance minister signals more ambitious primary surplus for next year
Brazil's Finance Minister, Dario Durigan, said in an interview with local news service Broadcast on Monday that the government will pursue a higher effective primary
October 26, 2026
Economy|Finance
Fed to hit pause on rate hikes, but maybe not for long
Federal Reserve policymakers have telegraphed they will not raise US short-term borrowing costs again this week, but with inflation concerns still front and center,
October 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Euro zone firms find it harder to get credit, ECB survey shows
Euro zone firms are having a harder time getting credit from their banks just as their finances are squeezed by more expensive fuel and higher costs, a European Central
October 26, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology
Wall Street loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices
Stocks fell on Wall Street as the market came under increasing pressure from rising oil prices
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Stocks fall, but tech shares steady after selloff; oil hits highest in nearly six months
Major stock indexes ended lower on Friday even as tech shares mostly steadied, while Brent crude oil rose to its highest
October 23, 2026
Economy|Finance
Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices
Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bank of Canada to raise rates to 2.50% on October 28 and once again by end-March
The Bank of Canada will raise its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on October 28 and follow with one more hike by the end of March to pre-empt any
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US business activity cools in October; strong demand fueling price pressures
US business activity slowed modestly in October, though robust demand allowed companies to raise prices for goods and services, a sign that inflation
October 23, 2026
Arts|Economy|World
Brazil mid-month inflation undershoots forecasts ahead of presidential runoff
Brazil's IPCA-15 consumer price index rose 0.32% in the month to mid-October, government statistics agency IBGE said on Friday, down from 0.70% in the previous month and
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
AI trade meets the Fed
An eye-catching week is in store as rate-setters at the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan announce policy decisions, while investors will gauge whether
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
UK businesses report strongest month since February, PMI shows
British businesses are having their strongest month for activity since February as new orders grow and AI-related demand picks up, according to a survey published on Friday.
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
Euro zone growth slows to 4-month low amid rising costs and French strife, survey shows
Growth across the euro zone's private sector slowed to its weakest pace in four months in October, hurt by an energy-driven rise in costs and a renewed
October 23, 2026
Finance
German home prices stagnate as interest rates pressure market, IW data show
German home prices hardly rose in the third quarter, according to data released on Friday by the German Economic Institute (IW), as higher interest rates weigh on
October 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology
South Korean economy's growth likely picked up in Q3 on chip exports: Reuters poll
South Korea's economy grew slightly faster in the third quarter than in April to June, as booming semiconductor exports and AI-related investment helped
October 23, 2026
Arts|Europe|Finance|World
Ready for a French test?: Five questions for the ECB
The European Central Bank meets on Thursday against a backdrop of upheaval in France and an Iran war that is keeping energy prices
October 23, 2026
Business|Finance|Science|Technology
Anthropic IPO stands alone as AI market jitters sideline others
A once-robust fall calendar for technology IPOs is down to just Anthropic.
October 22, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle
Blackstone sees widening credit spreads as a chance to capture higher returns
Blackstone President and COO Jon Gray said on Thursday widening credit spreads on AI-related debt tied to certain assets could be a potential opportunity to lock
October 22, 2026
Finance
Yen jumps as oil, AI and France worries rattle markets
The yen was on track for its strongest daily gain in almost a month on Thursday, as investors sought safety amid fragile equity markets, elevated crude
October 22, 2026
Business|Economy
US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows, underscore labor market stability
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to near 57-year lows last week amid low layoffs, suggesting a modest pickup
October 22, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Pound edges higher, outperforming as investor nerves rattle euro zone markets
The pound edged up on Thursday, as outflows from euro zone assets saw UK stocks, bonds and the currency outperform other markets in the region.
October 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bank of Korea holds rates, upbeat outlook points to future hikes
The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday but maintained a hawkish stance by upgrading its economic growth
October 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
New Zealand third-quarter inflation slows to 3.7% but expectations remain of a hike next week
New Zealand's annual inflation slowed in the third quarter, coming in below analysts' forecasts at 3.7%, but remained above the top end of the central
October 21, 2026
Arts|Economy|Environment
From groceries to home loans, high oil prices permeate daily life
The shock of oil prices at a five-month high of $110 a barrel and gas prices in Asia and Europe hitting their highest levels since
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Trading Day: Tech it away
Buoyant AI sentiment on the back of quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer lifted Wall Street on Wednesday, as relatively calm
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
A strong profit report from SpaceX helps lift tech stocks and Wall Street
U.S. stocks climbed following strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies
October 21, 2026
Arts|Economy
Dollar dips as traders wait on Fed; Aussie gains
The US dollar index dipped on Wednesday as traders weighed renewed oil-driven inflation risks and waited for next week's Federal Reserve meeting, while
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
India rate panel flags more hikes but wary of aggressive cycle, minutes show
Members of India's rate-setting panel indicated that further rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation but stopped short of endorsing an aggressive tightening cycle over
October 21, 2026
Arts|Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US
Brookings paper offers broad plan to shrink Fed balance sheet
By Michael S.
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady a week before election
The Bank of Israel left short-term interest rates unchanged at 3.25% on Wednesday, opting to hold ahead of the country's election next week and amid
October 21, 2026
Arts
FACT FOCUS: When it comes to Trump's economy, these are the numbers that matter before Nov. 3
President Donald Trump is trying to convince voters before the Nov. 3 midterm elections that the U.S. economy is rocketing upward
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
UK inflation rises to highest in almost a year as Iran war drives fuel prices higher
Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest rate in almost a year as the Iran war continues to drive up fuel prices
October 21, 2026
Arts|Economy|Europe
French 10-year bond yields hit 5%, highest since 2002
France's 10-year government bond yield hit the 5% mark on Wednesday, a new 24-year high, the latest sign of growing concern among investors over France's
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets
Strong earnings help European shares erase nearly all losses from French unrest
European shares rose on Wednesday, recouping nearly all of their losses since the weekend turmoil in France as strong earnings encouraged investors to
October 21, 2026
Economy|Finance
UK inflation jumps to highest in nearly a year at 3.5%
British inflation rose by more than expected last month, according to data that is likely to intensify calls for support for households in next week's budget and add to the
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Japan's Himino signals readiness to raise borrowing costs
Japan's underlying inflation is quite close to the central bank's 2% target and financial conditions remain loose, Deputy Bank of Japan Governor Ryozo Himino
October 21, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East
Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.8 billion, for the first fiscal half, according to government data, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring
October 21, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World
Japan shifting to wage-driven inflation phase, finance minister says
Japan's economy is seeing price rises driven by higher import costs and on the cusp of shifting to a period of sustained inflation driven by rising wages,
October 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Australian central banker says inflation outlook worse, unsure about November rate hike
A top Australian central banker on Wednesday said tighter monetary policy was working to slow the economy but the inflation outlook had still
October 20, 2026
Economy
BOJ to raise rates to 1.50% in December, sticking to quarterly pace: Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in December to 1.50%, following June and September increases, according to a majority of economists in a
October 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
Gold edges lower as investors weigh Fed rate signals
Gold edged lower on Tuesday as investors weighed the likelihood of additional US interest rate hikes this year ahead of next week's Federal Reserve policy
October 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
UK stocks slip as banks and commodity-linked stocks weigh
Britain's FTSE 100 ended lower on Tuesday as banks and commodity-linked stocks weighed, while signs of resilience in the labour market kept expectations alive for a Bank of England
October 20, 2026
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast
Bank of Israel to pause rate cuts ahead of October 27 election: Reuters poll
Israel's central bank is expected to hold the line on short-term interest rates on Wednesday after three successive reductions, as policymakers will
October 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Fed to skip October but raise rates again in December, nearly all economists say: Reuters poll
The Federal Reserve will skip raising interest rates this month and deliver a hike in December, according to nearly all economists polled by Reuters, as
October 20, 2026
Arts|Business|Finance|Technology
Canary in the coal mine or just a bad apple? CoreWeave debt drama roils Wall Street
Canary in the coal mine or just a bad apple? CoreWeave debt drama roils Wall Street
October 20, 2026
Economy|Finance|World
Bank of Japan may raise inflation forecast, stand pat on rates, sources say
The Bank of Japan may raise its inflation outlook for the next fiscal year in forecasts due this month, as rising oil prices exert longer-
October 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
How safe havens stack up as tech, energy and France fears grip markets
Demand for safe-haven assets is strong as AI jitters hurt tech stocks, the Iran war continues and keeps energy prices
October 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Nasdaq climbs as chip and AI-linked stocks bounce back
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led Wall Street with a 1% advance on Monday as investors returned to the chip sector and other AI-related
October 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
China's central bank studies making overnight rate its main policy rate
China's central bank is considering switching its main policy rate to the overnight reverse repurchase rate, in a shift aimed at improving the transmission of
October 19, 2026
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology
Fed sees AI boom adding to inflation headache, but others may pay for the medicine
The artificial intelligence boom, increasingly acknowledged at the Federal Reserve as helping drive inflation, has left central bankers faced with
October 19, 2026
Economy|Finance
Under Trump, deficits remain high while borrowing costs escalate
US government debt hit a milestone $40 trillion in August, triggering a potentially uncomfortable debate for President Donald Trump and Republicans
October 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
China set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for 17th month
China is set to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a 17th consecutive month in October, a Reuters survey showed, after better-than-expected third-quarter GDP data
October 19, 2026
Arts|Economy|Finance|Technology
BOJ chief says underlying inflation 'quite close' to price goal
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said underlying inflation is "quite close" to the central bank's 2% target with strong global AI demand adding to
October 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Australia central banker sees signs of labour market easing
A senior Australian central banker flagged on Monday signs that the labour market was loosening faster than expected, but cautioned against reading too much into a month of
October 19, 2026
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ECB's Lagarde says bond selloff will slow inflation
A selloff in bonds is making borrowing more expensive in the euro zone, curbing economic growth and ultimately inflation, European Central Bank
October 17, 2026
Arts|Economy
BOJ may need to tighten faster if inflation beats forecast, IMF says
The Bank of Japan is "doing the right thing" by normalising monetary policy and may need to raise interest rates faster if inflation rises more than
October 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology
Nasdaq sinks more than 2% as investors raise questions about AI debt
Nasdaq sinks more than 2% as investors raise questions about AI debt
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Brazil may offer credit lines to ease impact of tax, labor reforms, minister says
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday that specific credit lines could be unveiled by the government for companies affected by a consumer tax
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
Wall Street tumbles as worries about AI trade and high oil prices weigh
Wall Street tumbled on Friday, with CoreWeave, Broadcom and other AI-related technology
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Dollar heads for weekly loss as Fed hike bets fade, AI jitters linger
The dollar was lower on Friday and on track for its first weekly fall in more than a month against the euro and the yen, reflecting fading expectations
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy
NY Fed service sector survey finds notable price pressures
By Michael S.
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology
CoreWeave stock, bond set for weekly plunge as rate-hike fears hit AI bet
CoreWeave's shares and bond were set for steep weekly losses on Friday, underscoring investor worries over the cloud-computing company's $50
October 16, 2026
Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World
Central bankers eye higher rates as AI boom fuels scramble for cash
The artificial intelligence boom is setting off a global race for money, forcing central bankers to contemplate a future in
October 16, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Technology|US|World
US manufacturing output rises in September
US factory production increased in September, but lost considerable momentum in the third quarter amid headwinds from the Middle East conflict, which has snarled supply
October 16, 2026
Arts|Finance|Technology|World
Tipping Point
Hello Morning Bid readers! Are we reaching an inflection point?
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Brazil economic activity up 0.3% in August, matching forecasts
Economic activity in Brazil rose by a seasonally adjusted 0.3% in August from the previous month, a central bank index showed on Friday, matching the median forecast in a
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Asian bonds record biggest monthly foreign outflow since March 2020
Asian bonds faced in September their heaviest foreign selling pressure in more than six years, as a sharp rise in US Treasury yields and renewed Federal Reserve tightening blunted
October 16, 2026
Arts|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Science|Technology|World
BOJ chief vows to keep raising rates, anchor inflation around target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will focus on anchoring underlying inflation around its 2% target and won't tolerate any
October 16, 2026
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World
IMF expects at least one more 25 bps ECB rate hike in 2026
The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at least one more time this year to fight high inflation, the International Monetary Fund
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Brokerages expect next BOJ rate hike in Dec, further tightening in 2027
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high in September and signalled that further tightening could follow as it shifts its focus to preventing inflation from
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
BOJ chief flags inflation overshoot risk, stresses importance of 2% anchor
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Friday reiterated the risks of underlying inflation overshooting the central bank's 2% target, stressing the growing importance of
October 16, 2026
Arts|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology
Fed chair Warsh says price stability is key but shies away from signals about rates
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh says he won't prejudge what the U.S. central bank will do about interest rates at its upcoming meetings
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Fed's Hammack warns inflation expectations deterioration could require Fed response
By Michael S.
October 15, 2026
Economy|Finance
Fed's Warsh sees US resilience, mum on rate-path view
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh voiced optimism on Friday about US economic strength and surprise about how well global economies have
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
India widens rupee defence to rates, but cautiously
India's central bank will further tighten monetary conditions to counter capital outflows and raise the cost of betting against the rupee,
October 16, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
Calm after CoreWeave shock, but for how long?
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Asian stocks are rising into the weekend, with bargain hunters probably leading the buying after the precipitous plunge in
October 16, 2026
Business|Finance
How Healey's first UK budget could ripple through markets
Britain's new finance minister, John Healey, delivers his first budget on October 28 against a backdrop of rising global borrowing costs and
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Japan core inflation likely exceeded BOJ target for first time since December
Japan's core consumer inflation in September likely exceeded the central bank's 2% target as higher energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict fed through to households
October 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Chipmaker sell-off sends investors to other stocks and bonds for safety
Chipmaker sell-off sends investors to other stocks and bonds for safety
October 15, 2026
Economy
Brazil candidates focus fiscal plans on voter-friendly measures before runoff
As Brazil's presidential runoff campaign enters its final stretch, both candidates are focusing plans for fiscal adjustments on politically palatable
October 16, 2026
Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US
Global stocks flat as AI and rate fears hit tech
An index of global equity markets ended flat on Thursday as concerns about AI spending and higher interest rates fueled further selling in technology and
October 15, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology
S&P 500 ends higher as traders shift from AI to healthcare
The S&P 500 ended higher on Thursday, springing back from early losses as investors concerned about AI stocks shifted into Eli Lilly,
October 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|World
US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans’ dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now
October 15, 2026
Arts|Economy
Average long-term US mortgage rate holds at 7.4%, remaining at highest level in nearly 3 years
Mortgage rates held steady this week, keeping the average long-term U.S. home loan rate at its highest level in nearly three years
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US producer prices post largest gain in 4-1/2 years; expensive gasoline boosts retail sales
US producer prices increased by the most in 4-1/2 years in September amid rising costs for goods and services, the latest indication of inflation
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
High mortgage rates are deepening a ‘K-shaped’ housing market
High mortgage rates are deepening a ‘K-shaped’ housing market
October 15, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy
Major brokerages expect Fed to hold rates ahead of policy meeting
Global brokerages expect the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, with BofA Global Research one of the only outliers among Wall Street majors.
October 15, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology
Nasdaq nears one-month low as AI stocks slide on debt concerns
The Nasdaq fell to near one-month lows on Thursday as fears of a hit to artificial-intelligence investments from higher interest rates deepened a rout in AI-linked stocks, while
October 15, 2026
Economy|Finance
UK's Healey should rebuild fiscal headroom to about £15-16 billion, Reuters poll shows
British finance minister John Healey should rebuild his depleted headroom against the fiscal rules to about £15-16 billion ($20-21 billion) at this month's budget to
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
BoE to raise rates to 4% in November, but economists narrowly expect hold from there
The Bank of England will raise Bank Rate for the first time in more than three years to 4.0% in November, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters who have reversed
October 15, 2026
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets
CoreWeave unravels
(Corrected the capitalization in the company name CoreWeave.)
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US 10-year Treasury yield levels not unprecedented, BNY CEO says
The levels the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield has touched this year are not unprecedented, the CEO of the oldest US bank
October 15, 2026
Africa|Economy|Finance|World
Africa's economic resilience masks rising inflation threat and fragile buffers, IMF warns
Sub-Saharan Africa's inflation outlook has worsened since April even as growth held up better than expected, the IMF said, warning that the region's
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
BOJ policymaker warns against being overly cautious on rate hikes
The Bank of Japan should not become overly cautious about raising interest rates, given considerable upside risks to inflation, Junko Koeda, a
October 15, 2026
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology
Japanese insurers are poised to bring money back home - gradually
Some of Japan's largest asset managers are expected to unveil plans to buy more domestic bonds with markets focusing on whether they would step up divestments of overseas
October 15, 2026
Arts
Australia employment unexpectedly slides in September, jobless at 4.7%
Australian employment unexpectedly fell in September, data showed on Thursday, while the unemployment rate held at a five-year high, a soft result that had
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Interview
Fed's Daly says rate hikes likely needed, but not urgently
The Federal Reserve will probably need to increase short-term interest rates further to rein in too-high inflation, San Francisco Federal Reserve
October 15, 2026
Economy|Science|Technology
Trading Day: Tech melt
US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq clocking its biggest fall in three months, on surprisingly strong inflation data and
October 15, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the United States and other wealthy nations must urgently tackle mounting global debt, which is weighing most heavily on low-income countries
October 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
UK stocks close higher as weaker sterling boosts export-heavy sectors
UK stocks ended higher on Wednesday, supported by a rise in healthcare and consumer staples sectors, which gained on a weaker sterling after data showed US inflation came in hotter
October 14, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Inflation worsened last month to 3.7% in sign that prices remain elevated as midterm elections near
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections
October 14, 2026