Finance2026-10-01
China Plans Tariff Cuts: U.S. Soybeans Left Out
U.S. soybeans remain outside China's proposed farm tariff relief and still face an additional 10% tariff.
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Finance2026-10-01
China Plans Tariff Cuts: U.S. Soybeans Left Out
U.S. soybeans remain outside China's proposed farm tariff relief and still face an additional 10% tariff.
Finance2026-09-29
AI May Raise Inflation Before It Lowers It, Fed's Cook Says
Fed Governor Lisa Cook says AI investment may add near-term inflation pressure before productivity gains bring relief.
Finance2026-09-27
The $4.3 Trillion Corporate Rate Shock Starts in 2027
Cheap pandemic-era fixed-rate debt delayed the effect of higher rates, but refinancing at higher coupons will raise interest expense as maturities accelerate.
Finance2026-09-25
Japan's 3% Yield Hasn't Triggered a Repatriation Rush
Japan's 10-year bond yield has risen above 3%, making domestic bonds more competitive with hedged overseas debt. But major long-term investors are still waiting for evidence that yields have peaked.
Finance2026-09-24
Iran Is Open to Talks - But Hormuz Risk Remains
Reuters reported Brent crude at $102.13 after oil eased 0.9%, following a roughly 4% rise in the previous session.
Finance2026-09-23
RBA Hike Odds Near 95% - What Comes After 4.60%?
Markets priced the chance of a move to 4.60% near 95%; that is market pricing, not a decided rate increase.
Finance2026-09-21
Europe's Gas Shock Is Reaching Inflation Faster
European wholesale natural-gas prices are more than 140% above a year ago, and the ECB finds that retail gas-price pass-through has accelerated.
Finance2026-09-20
France's Bond Premium Hits 104bp - Has the Market Priced Enough Risk?
France's 10-year spread over Germany reached 104 basis points, its widest level since 2012.
Finance2026-09-19
BOJ Hikes to 1.25% - So Why Did the Yen Fall?
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate from 1% to 1.25%, a 31-year high, but the yen initially weakened after the decision.
Finance2026-09-17
Markets Are Pricing More Fed Hikes Than the Fed
Fed projections point to one additional 2026 hike and then a hold through 2027, leaving the year-end 2027 range at 4.00%-4.25%.
Finance2026-09-16
US 10-Year Crosses 5% as Borrowing Costs Reset
The 10-year yield helps set rates on everything from mortgages to corporate loans.
Finance2026-09-13
US CPI Picks Up as Fed Hike Bets Rise
The CPI release kept September Fed hike pricing live without making the policy outcome certain.