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Global bond rout gathers pace as Fed rate hike bets rattle markets

US Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is under pressure for another interest rates hike following the sharp rise in government bond yields.

How the Fed rate hike could weigh on Singapore

The Fed’s move to raise interest rates has implications for other economies, including Singapore’s, says the writer.

Tech leads US stocks to higher close as oil eases, Treasury yields dip

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as a screen broadcasts news on the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike in New York City, Sept 16.

ST Explains

Why did the Federal Reserve raise interest rates and how does it affect me?

The Federal Reserve raising interest rates shows that it aims to bring down further gains in inflation, especially amid higher energy prices.

Singdollar, STI recover after slight dip following US Fed rate hike

The STI dipped slightly before recovering to around 5,650 points shortly after noon on Sept 17.

News analysis

US aligns inflation policy with other central banks like Singapore’s with first rate hike since 2023

The policy alignment shows that economies, big or small, are in the same boat when it comes to basic economic issues.

Shares edge up after Fed hike with dollar firm on short-term yields

The Federal Reserve Board, led by Fed chair Kevin Warsh, is signalling one more rate hike in 2026.

Asian bonds decline as US Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps

Money markets priced in about a 50 per cent chance of another Fed hike in October.

Hong Kong follows US Fed with first rate hike in over three years

The decision that could threaten a property recovery unfolding since 2025.

Fed’s Warsh heeds own advice with record short press conference

Kevin Warsh stuck to his commitment not to foreshadow the Fed’s future actions on Sept 16, instead focusing on this week’s meeting and how Fed officials currently see the economy.

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