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US producer prices surge 1.3% in September, marking biggest monthly increase since 2022

Producer prices in the United States rose sharply in September, recording their largest monthly increase since March 2022 and adding to concerns about persistent inflation. Data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) climbed 1.3% from August, signalling......

JPMorgan reports higher quarterly profits despite weaker fixed-income trading

JPMorgan Chase reported higher revenue and profits for the third quarter of 2026, although its results fell short of analysts’ expectations as an unexpected decline in fixed-income trading revenue offset growth in other areas of its business. The drop marked the first year-on-year contraction in......

Global M&A boom loses momentum after record first-half rebound

The strong recovery in global mergers and acquisitions is beginning to lose momentum after a robust first half of the year, with deal activity falling sharply in the third quarter amid high borrowing costs and persistent uncertainty over the global economy. Data from LSEG show that the total value of......

US dollar remains near an 18-month high amid geopolitical uncertainty

The US dollar remained close to its highest level in 18 months on Monday, supported by investor caution and demand for safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. Although the dollar index edged down slightly to 102.16 points, it stayed near the peak recorded the previous week. The dollar index......

Bank of Canada warns housing affordability remains a major challenge

Canada continues to face significant challenges in housing affordability, with the Bank of Canada warning that high housing costs remain a major economic concern for households across the country. Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said housing affordability remains one of the most pressing issues......

Euro zone inflation climbs to three-year high, putting pressure on ECB

Inflation in the euro zone accelerated sharply in September, reaching its highest level in three years as rising energy costs added to pressure on consumer prices and complicated the European Central Bank’s monetary policy outlook. Eurostat’s flash estimate showed annual inflation rising......

Why investors are demanding higher yields on government bonds

Government bond yields have been climbing across major markets, reflecting a combination of persistent inflation risks, higher energy prices, resilient economic activity and growing concerns over public debt. The latest sell-off has pushed long-term borrowing costs in the United States, Europe and Japan......

US Treasury yields hit highest level since 2002 as global bond sell-off deepens

U.S. Treasury yields surged to multi-decade highs on Thursday as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns intensified a global sell-off in government bonds. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note climbed as high as 5.34%, its highest level since 2002, as investors reassessed the outlook......

Global bond sell-off deepens as oil prices revive inflation concerns

Global government bond markets are facing renewed selling pressure as rising oil prices, persistent inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates reshape investor expectations at the end of the third quarter. The latest market moves have pushed borrowing costs sharply higher across several......