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International

Greenback steady ahead of Fed decision; focus on UK Budget

2026-10-28T12:57:06.000Z
Equity-index futures for South Korea, Australia and Japan pointed higher after a closely watched gauge of US chipmakers jumped 3.6%.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Asian stocks advance as AI rally returns ahead of Big Tech earnings, Fed decision

2026-10-28T04:07:17.000Z
UPDATED 9 hours ago
The Fed is widely tipped to hold rates steady this week – supportive for gold, which does not pay interest.
Energy & Commodities

Gold holds above US$4,000 as traders look to US Fed rate decision

2026-10-28T00:32:34.000Z
The US dollar is being helped by greater calm in the equity market, which was roiled last week by renewed worries about high-flying AI stocks.
International

Greenback firms ahead of central bank meetings, steadier stocks stall safe haven play

2026-10-27T12:35:07.000Z
US Fed chair Kevin Warsh (right) with IMF's Kristalina Georgieva. Even if the Fed doesn’t hike rates, the former will have to address the central bank’s inflation-fighting plans.
Global Enterprise
NEWS ANALYSIS

Hike or hold: Fed chief Warsh faces another tough choice on rate decision

2026-10-27T07:39:05.000Z
The Federal Reserve raised rates in September for the first time since 2023 and signalled another increase was likely in 2026.
International

US Fed set to lead G7 trio in hawkish rate pause

2026-10-25T04:41:47.000Z
Are Asian tech suppliers looking at a structural growth engine or an unsustainable spending bubble?
Podcasts

AI spending and higher-for-longer rates: What Asian investors should watch

2026-10-23T09:46:00.000Z
Banks could benefit as their net interest margins widen, thanks to higher rates. 
Wealth & Investing
DIARY OF A PRIVATE INVESTOR

What’s so wrong with high interest rates?

2026-10-20T08:54:12.000Z
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been successful only at smoothing the back-up in bond yields.
Wealth & Investing
CIO CORNER

The battle against rising US Treasury yields

2026-10-20T07:34:59.000Z
Fed officials say further interest rate hikes are likely needed and are now debating the pace and extent.
Banking & Finance

Fed sees AI boom adding to inflation headache

2026-10-19T12:38:25.000Z
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