https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-stronger-dollar-and-rising-yields-how-the-fed-s-rate-hike-could-hit-global-marketsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-stronger-dollar-and-rising-yields-how-the-fed-s-rate-hike-could-hit-global-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-stronger-dollar-and-rising-yields-how-the-fed-s-rate-hike-could-hit-global-markets#u76195Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:55:32 +0000The United States Federal Reserve has pushed borrowing costs to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%, securing its best weekly performance since June and driving the dollar higher against major currencies. The Bank of Japan also raised rates to 1.25% in a divided vote, though the move failed to lift the yen as the dollar surged to 157.90. Meanwhile, the Bank of England held rates steady at 3.75% with a 6-3 split, and Wall Street stocks ended the week mixed as trading remained choppy.Why it mattersGlobal financial markets are reacting to a rare week where both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan rai https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-stronger-dollar-and-rising-yields-how-the-fed-s-rate-hike-could-hit-global-marketshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-stronger-dollar-and-rising-yields-how-the-fed-s-rate-hike-could-hit-global-markets#u74401Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:21:17 +0000The United States Federal Reserve has approved an interest rate hike, raising borrowing costs to a range of 3.75% to 4.00% amid stubborn inflation. Policymakers on the rate-setting committee unanimously agreed to the increase, marking the first time the central bank has lifted rates since 2023. Nearly all policymakers also signaled that a second increase could occur later this year. The decision defies demands from Trump to lower rates and adds pressure to domestic consumer loans alongside global financial markets, widening the policy gap with international central banks.Why it mattersThis tig