US Budget Deficit Approaches $2 Trillion as Government Spending Outpaces Revenue
WASHINGTON: The United States recorded a federal budget deficit of approximately $1.993 trillion in fiscal year 2026, highlighting growing concerns...
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Asian Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
SINGAPORE: Asian financial markets experienced mixed trading conditions as investors assessed global economic developments, energy prices, interest rate expectations, and...
US Debt Explained: Who Owns America’s $40 Trillion Debt and Why It Matters
WASHINGTON: The United States has crossed a historic financial milestone, with its federal debt now above $40 trillion. Explainer AI...
Asian Markets Face Pressure as Rising Bond Yields and AI Financing Concerns Weigh on Investors
Asian financial markets came under pressure as investors assessed rising government bond yields, higher borrowing costs and growing concerns surrounding...
U.S. Stocks Retreat as Rising Treasury Yields Increase Pressure on Markets
U.S. stock markets pulled back as investors reacted to a sharp rise in Treasury yields and reassessed the outlook for...
Rising Bond Yields Increase Financing Pressure on Global Businesses
London: A sharp rise in government bond yields across major developed economies is creating new challenges for companies and investors...
RBI Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Inflation Pressures and Global Rates Reshape India’s Business Outlook
Mumbai: Expectations of a fresh interest-rate increase by the Reserve Bank of India have intensified as inflation pressures broaden, economic...
Global Markets Await US Jobs Report for Fresh Signals on Interest Rates
New York: Investors across global financial markets are closely watching the latest U.S. employment data for clues about the strength...
IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Keep Global Inflation Under Pressure
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has warned that the latest energy-market shock could slow the decline in global inflation and...
US Borrowing Costs Rise as Treasury Yields Put Pressure on Financial Markets
New York: Borrowing costs in the United States are coming under renewed pressure as government bond yields rise, creating a...
European Bond Markets Face Pressure as France-Germany Yield Gap Widens
Brussels: European bond markets are facing renewed pressure as investors demand higher returns for holding government debt, with the gap...
Global M&A Deal Activity Slows Sharply as Borrowing Costs Rise
London, October 2, 2026: Global mergers and acquisitions activity lost momentum during the third quarter of 2026, with the total...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes US Treasury Yield to Highest Level Since 2002
New York, October 2, 2026: Global financial markets are facing renewed pressure after a sharp sell-off in government bonds pushed...
Asian Stock Markets Slide as Investors Await Key US Jobs Data
Singapore, October 2, 2026: Asian stock markets came under pressure on Friday as investors reacted to sharp movements in global...
U.S. Dollar Strengthens as Higher Treasury Yields Support the Currency
New York: The U.S. dollar strengthened against several major currencies as higher Treasury yields and concerns about global inflation increased...
Global Bond Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Government Yields Rise
London: Global bond markets have come under renewed pressure as government borrowing costs climb across several major economies, with investors...
OECD Projects Moderate Global Growth as Inflation and Economic Risks Persist
Paris: The global economy is expected to continue expanding in 2026 and 2027, but growth is projected to remain moderate...
Oil Prices and Rising Bond Yields Put Fresh Pressure on Global Markets
New York: Global financial markets faced renewed pressure as rising crude oil prices and higher government bond yields increased concerns...
Asian Markets Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Rise
Tokyo, September 28, 2026: Asian stock markets traded mostly lower on Monday as rising crude-oil prices and higher US Treasury...
Australia’s Housing Slowdown Spreads Beyond the Property Market
SYDNEY: Australia’s housing downturn is increasingly affecting businesses far beyond property agencies and mortgage lenders, with industries connected to home...
Australian Shares Open Lower as Global Bond Yields Remain Elevated
SYDNEY: Australian shares opened lower as investors responded to continued pressure in global bond markets, elevated borrowing costs and renewed...
Gold Heads for Weekly Decline as Strong Dollar Weighs on Prices
LONDON: Gold prices remained under pressure as a stronger U.S. dollar and changing expectations around U.S. interest rates weighed on...
Dollar Heads Toward Another Weekly Gain as Treasury Yields Rise
NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar is heading toward another weekly advance as rising Treasury yields and changing expectations for the...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes U.S. Long-Term Yields Higher
NEW YORK: A broad sell-off in global government bonds has pushed long-term U.S. Treasury yields sharply higher, increasing borrowing-cost concerns...
Global Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Energy Shock Raises Inflation Concerns
Global financial markets are facing renewed uncertainty as energy prices remain elevated and investors assess the potential economic consequences of...
Japan Bond Yield Climbs to Multi-Decade High as Global Rates Stay Elevated
Japan's government bond market has come under renewed pressure as the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond climbed...
UN Projects Global Economy to Grow 2.6% in 2026 Amid Rising Risks
The global economy is expected to expand by 2.6% in 2026, according to the latest United Nations economic assessment, as...
US Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High as Markets Reassess Interest Rate Outlook
The U.S. dollar has remained close to a two-month high as financial markets reassess the outlook for inflation, economic growth...
US Treasury Yield Climbs Above 5% as Global Borrowing Costs Rise
Financial markets are facing renewed pressure after the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note moved above the 5%...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Persistent Inflation Keeps Markets on Edge
September 22, 2026 Global financial markets are adjusting to the possibility of another U.S. interest-rate increase as persistent inflation and...
Global Markets Face a New Test as Rising Oil, Interest Rates and Inflation Reshape the Economic Outlook
Global financial markets are entering a more complicated phase as three powerful forces—higher energy prices, rising borrowing costs and persistent...
ECB Official Urges Caution Over Expectations of More Interest Rate Hikes
Frankfurt: European Central Bank Vice President Boris Vujcic has cautioned financial markets against assuming that rising energy prices will automatically...
UK Faces Inflation Pressure as Bank of England Weighs Interest-Rate Decision
London, SeptemberThe United Kingdom is facing renewed inflation pressure as markets await the Bank of England's latest monetary-policy decision, with...
Japan’s Yen Comes Under Fresh Pressure as Bank of Japan Prepares for Key Rate Decision
Tokyo, September 17, 2026: Japan’s yen has weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate increase,...
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates as U.S. Monetary Policy Enters a New Phase
Washington, September 17, 2026: The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, moving the...
Türkiye: Central Bank Holds Interest Rate at 37% Amid Persistent Inflation Risks
Türkiye’s central bank has kept its benchmark one-week repo rate unchanged at 37%, maintaining the rate at its current level...
Czech Republic: Central Bank Keeps Key Financial Buffer Unchanged
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has decided to keep the countercyclical capital buffer for Czech banks and credit unions at...
Japan: Wholesale Inflation Keeps Pressure on Bank of Japan to Raise Rates
Japan’s wholesale inflation remained elevated in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could raise interest rates at...
South Korea Signals Caution on Further Interest-Rate Hikes
SEOUL — The Bank of Korea is taking a cautious approach to additional interest-rate increases, with a board member saying...
