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Rates Outlook: The Heat Ratchets Higher

WASHINGTON — Citing a brighter economic outlook, the Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate Wednesday but maintained its forecast for a total of three hikes this year amid still-modest inflation.

Why the Bank of England Might Not Be as Hawkish as You Think

With the Bank of England sounding more hawkish again and short term rates in focus, cash is no longer just a parking spot. It is part of the story driving winners and laggards across UK markets. Higher policy rates can …

How much has UK fiscal headroom narrowed ahead of autumn budget?

Britain locked in its most expensive long-term borrowing in 28 years on Tuesday, selling £4.25 billion (approximately $5.75 billion) of 30-year government bonds at a yield of 5.8168% — the highest at any gilt yield reco…

Raymond James initiates Rocket Lab stock with outperform rating

Baird initiates Rocket Lab as Outperform Baird began coverage of Rocket Lab (RKLB) with an Outperform rating, saying the company stands out as one of the best positioned players in commercial space travel. The firm set …

California enacts new curbs on social media for children

Effective January 1, 2026, many of California’s newly enacted artificial intelligence (AI) regulations took effect. The more than 20 new AI laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom regulate AI, data privacy, automated dec…

BoJ sets to raise interest rates by 25 bps next week - Reuters

According to a Reuters report, sources say that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is set to raise interest rates, most likely by 25 basis points, at the policy meeting on September 18. This move will push interest rates higher to…

Vistra prices $1.5 billion junior subordinated notes offering

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistra Corp. (NYSE: VST) (the "Company" or "Vistra") announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering (the "Offering") of $850 million aggregate principal amou…

Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet

Work to create the UK's first battery-electric trains for long-distance main line services is set to begin in 2028, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.

Are interest rates on the way up again?

There's nothing like talk of energy prices and potential higher borrowing costs to remind us that the summer holidays are well and truly over.