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The Rate Turn

The Rate Turn: Why Central Banks Are Raising Interest Rates Again

Market AnalysisOct 08, 2026

The Rate Turn: Why Central Banks Are Raising Interest Rates Again

In September 2026, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years. On 7 October, the Reserve Bank of India followed with its first hike since 2023, having cut rates four times in 2025 and then held steady. The Bank of Japan is now considering a move of its own.

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Global Market Wrap

Global market wrap: Asian stocks mostly trade positive as crude oil eases; global chip stocks rally

Market UpdatesSep 30, 2026

Global market wrap: Asian stocks mostly trade positive as crude oil eases; global chip stocks rally

Asian stocks mostly rose on Wednesday as a drop in crude oil prices provided some relief to investors even as US Treasury yields continued to rise.

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