https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-stocks-fall-as-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise-after-warsh-remarksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-stocks-fall-as-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise-after-warsh-remarkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-stocks-fall-as-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise-after-warsh-remarks#u55284Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:25:21 +0000Gulf stock markets mostly closed lower on Sunday following remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole economic symposium. Warsh indicated that U.S. interest rates may need to stay elevated to reach a 2% inflation target, triggering a repricing of U.S. yields. This hawkish shift coincided with a sharp drop in gold and silver prices on September 1. Meanwhile, US-Iran tensions pushed Brent crude to $96 and the 10-year yield to 4.8%, intensifying inflation fears and creating a risk-off environment for global investors.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve is weighing a potentia https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-stocks-fall-as-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise-after-warsh-remarkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-stocks-fall-as-fed-rate-hike-bets-rise-after-warsh-remarks#u53269Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:55:59 +0000Gulf equities and gold prices fell on Monday as investors increased bets on a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. The downturn follows hawkish remarks from Kevin Warsh, who argued for higher rates and raised the requirements for maintaining current levels. Market reactions extended to bond investors and U.S. futures, while Asian shares remained mixed. These shifts occur as renewed Middle East attacks fuel inflation concerns, complicating the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to raise rates in September.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve manages U.S. interest rates to control inflation,