Analysis: Interest Rates

Rates: Don't celebrate too soon

The publication of the latest US inflation data has reinforced expectations of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy meeting, scheduled for September 17. The burning question is...

Suits and smiles define new Ukraine talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift Volodymyr Zelenskiy dressed for success in his latest meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White...

Country Garden wins bank creditor group's support for offshore debt overhaul

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said on Monday it had reached an agreement with a core group of bank creditors that holds 49% of its offshore debt, marking another step in its...

Brazil is open for business, Lula says at Chinese factory opening

SAO PAULO -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday that foreign companies that want to do business in Brazil are welcome, speaking at the opening ceremony for a factory for...

Rates: Towards a rate cut in September

In line with the recent move by the Bank of England , European countries are easing monetary policy in order to boost sluggish growth. Conversely, the US has been on hold since last December, but...

Trump announces $100 billion new investment pledge from Apple

WASHINGTON -President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, a move that could help it sidestep potential tariffs on iPhones. ...

Price hikes may soon bite as firms sell off pre-tariff inventory, says global business group

LONDON -Tariff-related price hikes may start to bite at the end of the third quarter as companies may by then have sold off U.S. stockpiles built up ahead of the new duties, according to the...

Bank of England set to split again in face of inflation, job risks

LONDON -The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates next week but the likelihood of a fresh three-way split among policymakers underscores the conflicting risks posed by rising inflation...

Rates: Towards a major bond crisis

Behind this eye-catching headline lies a rather bleak reality. Interest rates reflect investors' uncertainty about the ability of governments to refinance themselves over the long term.

Trading Day: Bond blues mar stocks' joy

ORLANDO, Florida -TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  The S&P 500 and Nasdaq leaped to new...

BoE could soon end most long-dated gilt sales, former policymaker says

LONDON -The Bank of England could soon announce an end to the sale of most of the long-dated gilts it holds in an effort to soothe the government bond market and reduce taxpayer losses from its...

Equities lose earlier gains and US bond yields rise with inflation in focus

By Sinéad Carew and Alun John NEW YORK/LONDON -MSCI's global equities index lost ground on Tuesday after touching a record high, while U.S. Treasury yields hit their highest level in...

New tariff drama jolts complacent markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu The markets got a jolt on Friday from what looked likely to be a dull summer day, when U.S. President Donald Trump...

China automakers' price war, overcapacity hurt finances

China's auto sector is reeling from overcapacity and an extended price war, raising alarm among regulators and industry executives who warn the turmoil is undermining the sector's long-term...

Trading Day: Nvidia becomes first $4 trillion stock

TRADING DAY -Making sense of the forces driving global markets Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time off, but the Reuters markets team will still keep you up to date...

Trading Day: No tariff clarity, or market movement

TRADING DAY -Making sense of the forces driving global markets Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time off, but the Reuters markets team will still keep you up to date...

German exports fell in May as US tariffs frontloading ends

BERLIN -German exports fell more than expected in May, data showed on Tuesday, after the positive impact from companies rushing to beat U.S. tariffs waned. Exports from Europe's...

Trading Day: Tariff headlines and moving deadlines

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets Jamie is enjoying some well-deserved time off, but the Reuters markets team will still keep...

Rates: Employment remains resilient

Investors had to digest a lot of statistics published over a limited number of trading days due to the US national holiday. The employment report continues to show remarkable resilience.