Japan’s central bank raised interest rates, and markets did something unexpected: stocks climbed while the yen weakened. That is the opposite of the typical reaction to...
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October 9, 2026
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Global Stocks and Bonds Retreat as Central Banks Press Rate Hikes to Fight Inflation
Equity and bond markets fell broadly as central banks around the world continued raising interest rates in a coordinated effort to bring inflation under control. The...
Stagflation fears mount as oil prices and borrowing costs climb worldwide
A simultaneous rise in oil prices and global interest rates is rekindling fears of stagflation — the painful combination of slow growth and rising prices that...
Iran conflict pushes interest rates higher as investors reassess global risk
Rising tensions tied to the Iran war have emerged as a key driver behind a recent climb in interest rates, unsettling bond markets and forcing investors...