Wall Street ends lower as Russell 2000, Nasdaq lead declines amid rising Treasury yields
US stocks fell Wednesday with the Russell 2000 and Nasdaq leading losses as Treasury yields surged.
23/09/2026 20:3111 min read
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Strong US Services PMI Triggers Bond Yield Surge, Dollar Rally
US services PMI at 58.7 beats 56.0 forecast, sending 10-year yields above 5% and boosting the dollar.
23/09/2026 19:528 min read
US yields hit multi-year peaks as markets fret over inflation and growth
US Treasury yields hit multi-year highs as strong growth and sticky inflation pressure the Fed. Stocks fell sharply.
23/09/2026 17:1315 min read
European shares dip as rising bond yields pressure markets
European stocks fell Wednesday as rising bond yields on both sides of the Atlantic weighed on sentiment.
23/09/2026 16:3410 min read
Dollar strengthens on rising yields, higher Fed hike bets
US dollar rises as Treasury yields climb and odds of another Fed rate hike increase.
23/09/2026 15:4116 min read
Fed's Barr signals further rate increases likely needed for 2% inflation goal
Fed's Michael Barr said more rate hikes are likely needed to bring inflation back to 2% in a timely manner.
23/09/2026 14:212 min read
US services PMI surges to 58.7 in September, beating expectations
US September flash services PMI rose to 58.7, beating the 56.0 forecast. Manufacturing PMI jumped to 57.0.
23/09/2026 14:012 min read
Bitcoin Gains 13% After Fed Rate Hike, Thanks to Fund Buying Spree
Bitcoin rose about 13% after the Fed's September 16 rate hike, driven by Wall Street fund buying. Three factors fueled their return.
23/09/2026 12:5713 min read
EUR/USD nears critical 1.1400 support amid PMIs and US-Iran talks
EUR/USD is approaching the 1.1400 support zone as markets digest hawkish Fed and ECB decisions and await flash PMIs and US-Iran talks.
23/09/2026 07:2117 min read
Strive CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Climb Without Limit as US Debt Woes Mount
Strive CEO Matt Cole says Bitcoin could rise without limit versus the dollar as US debt worsens.
23/09/2026 02:288 min read
Perli says Fed's bill purchase pause is not a final stop
NY Fed's Roberto Perli said the halt in bill purchases is not preset and will be adjusted based on liquidity needs, keeping the door open to resumption.
22/09/2026 21:2626 min read
Bitcoin at $86K as Tom Lee and iTrustCapital CEO Call End of Downturn
Bitcoin traded at $86,423 as Tom Lee and iTrustCapital CEO Kevin Maloney said the worst is over, despite a rate hike and failed crypto bill.
22/09/2026 21:2610 min read
Barkin sees current rate-hike path mirroring 1990s 'mid-cycle adjustment'
Fed's Barkin likened the current hiking cycle to the 1990s mid-cycle adjustment; an easing cycle then featured 75 bps cuts over seven months.
22/09/2026 18:013 min read
Barkin: inflation threat outweighed jobs in latest Fed rate decision
Richmond Fed President Barkin said inflation risks outweighed employment risks in last week's rate hike, and sees the economy firming, leaving the door openβ¦
22/09/2026 17:013 min read
Fed's Collins: Labor strength lets Fed prioritise price stability goal
Fed's Collins says a stronger labor market allows policymakers to focus on price stability after five years of high inflation.
22/09/2026 13:513 min read