US Treasury yields rise ahead of Fed interest rate decision; 10-year yield tops 5%

US Treasury yields rise as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. (Bloomberg)

US Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates, which was expected later in the day. Investors were looking for clues about what the Fed might do with interest rates in the coming months. US Treasury yields rise as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate … Read more

US Fed meeting October 2026: Date, timing, expectations and where to watch Kevin Warsh-led FOMC interest rate decision

The FOMC is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, with markets assigning less than a 10% chance of an increase. (via REUTERS)

The United States Federal Reserve commenced its two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) session on Tuesday, October 27, concluding on Wednesday, October 28, during which policymakers will announce their interest rate determination. The FOMC is expected to leave interest rates unchanged, with markets assigning less than a 10% chance of an increase. (via REUTERS) Although … Read more

Fed rate decision: Kevin Warsh faces pressure to explain pause as US inflation rises

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to explain the rate decision as US inflation rises. (REUTERS/Eric Lee/File Photo) (REUTERS)

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday afternoon.The decision comes just a few days before the US midterm elections. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to explain the rate decision as US inflation rises. (REUTERS/Eric Lee/File Photo) (REUTERS) Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will have to explain … Read more

Wall Street eyes Midterm election rally as Fed decision and big tech earnings loom

S&P 500 faces the Fed decision and Big Tech earnings ahead of US midterm elections. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (AFP)

The US stock market has a historically strong period ahead of the midterm elections. Wall Street investors have been worried about heavy spending on artificial intelligence (AI), earnings from major technology companies and the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision. However, past market data suggest that the S&P 500 could rise over the next eight trading … Read more

Gold prices hold near $4,000 as traders await Fed rate decision amid inflation concerns

Gold prices stay near $4,000 an ounce as traders await the Federal Reserve's rate decision. (Pexel)

Gold prices stayed close to $4,000 an ounce on Tuesday as investors waited for the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision this week. Traders expect the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged. Gold prices stay near $4,000 an ounce as traders await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. (Pexel) Gold prices changed little after rising in … Read more

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as Fed meeting, AI spending fears and oil prices weigh on crypto markets

Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as Fed meeting fears, AI spending concerns and oil prices weigh on crypto markets. (Pexel)

Bitcoin fell below the $80,000 mark on Monday as investors became more cautious ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting. Concerns over heavy spending on artificial intelligence (AI), rising oil prices and uncertainty in global markets also put pressure on cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as Fed meeting fears, AI spending concerns and oil prices … Read more

US Treasury yields hold steady ahead of fed rate decision, PCE inflation data and key US economic reports this week

US Treasury yields hold steady ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision and key inflation data.

US Treasury yields remained mostly steady on Monday as investors prepared for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and several important economic reports due this week. Investors are watching these updates to understand the direction of US interest rates and the economy. US Treasury yields hold steady ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision and … Read more

Wall Street week ahead: Big tech earnings and Fed decision to test US stock rally

Wall Street investors watch Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision as US stocks face a crucial week. (Unsplash)

US stock investors are preparing for an important week as major technology companies report their quarterly earnings and the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Both events could test the strength of the recent US stock market rally. Wall Street investors watch Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision … Read more

US Treasury yields hold steady as investors await economic data ahead of Fed rate decision on October 28

US Treasury yields remain steady ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision. (Bloomberg file photo for representation)

US Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors waited for fresh economic data to understand the health of the US economy. The data could offer clues about the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision, which is scheduled for next week. US Treasury yields remain steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. (Bloomberg … Read more

US inflation to hit 3.6% in September? Why CPI data matters for Fed rate decision

US inflation and gas prices remain key factors in the Federal Reserve's October interest rate decision. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, due on Wednesday, October 15, is expected to show that inflation increased in September as energy prices rose. The data will help investors understand how prices are changing and what the Federal Reserve may do with interest rates. US inflation and gas prices remain key factors in the … Read more