Interest Rates

Neo-baroque stone exterior of the Bank of Japan head office building in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Japan.

September 19, 2026

Bank of Japan rate hits 1.25%, highest since 1995, as yen falls after September hike

Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25% on September 18, 2026 — the highest level since 1995. The move was a 25-basis-point increase and was widely anticipated by markets.

Eagle sculpture and carved pediment at the Federal Reserve Building entrance in Washington D.C.

Business·USA

Fed raises interest rates to 3.75%–4% in unanimous 12-0 vote—what the FOMC statement says about inflation and borrowers

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on September 16, 2026, moving the federal funds target range to 3.75–4%. The vote among Federal Open Market Committee members was 12–0—unanimous, with no dissent.

September 18, 2026

Bank of England holds 3.75% as 6–3 split puts rate path under scrutiny

Business·UK

The Bank of England kept its base rate at 3.75% on September 17, 2026 — but the vote was not unanimous, and the decision

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.95% in September—Highest in 8 Months as Refinancing Windows Close

Business·USA

Checking mortgage rates this week means looking at the highest 30-year fixed average in more than eight months. Freddie Mac put the number at

Exterior facade and classical marble columns of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, D.C.

Business·USA

Federal Reserve raises rates to 3.75%-4% as inflation remains elevated

The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, bringing the federal funds target range to 3.75%-4%. The decision came from a unanimous 12-0 vote

Sunita Somvanshi

September 18, 2026

The Eccles Federal Reserve Building in Washington DC, the institution that raised interest rates by a quarter point in September.

Business·Policy

Federal Reserve raises benchmark rate by quarter point in September

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point (0.25%) at its September 2026 meeting, marking the first increase since July 2023 as the central bank addresses persistent inflation. The

Sunita Somvanshi

September 17, 2026

U.S. Treasury Building and Albert Gallatin statue in Washington, D.C., photographed from street level.

Business·USA

10-Year Treasury Yield Crosses 5% Intraday High At 5.011% Shaking Mortgage Borrowers

The 10-year US Treasury yield crossed 5% intraday on September 14, 2026, briefly reaching 5.011% before retreating. If that number has turned up in your news feed and you are not sure

Sunita Somvanshi

September 15, 2026

University graduates in academic regalia tossing graduation caps into the air at a commencement ceremony

Student Loan Repayments 2026: Plan 2 Freeze At £29,385 And 6% Cap Reshape Real Monthly Graduate Costs

If you borrowed money for university, the number that matters most isn’t how much you borrowed. It’s how much you earn when repayment starts. That changes everything about what you’ll actually pay

Sunita Somvanshi

September 14, 2026

ASX head office at Martin Place in Sydney, Australia

Business·Policy

ASX 200 Hits Two-Month Low: What Australia’s Market Shift Means for Your Savings

Australia’s stock market dropped to its lowest point in two months this week, with the ASX 200 index losing 0.9 percent on a single day and falling 2.1 percent across the trading

Sunita Somvanshi

September 12, 2026

White and brown eggs arranged in a carton representing grocery price inflation.

Business·USA

August CPI Arrives September 11: What Inflation Looked Like Last Month and Why It Matters

The August inflation numbers are coming on September 11, and economists are watching the release closely. This data will provide a clearer picture of inflation trends and is an input into broader

Sunita Somvanshi

September 11, 2026

Aerial photograph of the U.S. Treasury Building in Washington DC.

Business·Policy·USA

Treasury Raises Long-Dated Bond Buyback to Up to $6 Billion as Yields Rise

The U.S. Treasury announced it’s increasing its long-dated bond buyback operation to up to $6 billion, addressing pressure in long-term borrowing markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the expanded operation, which targets

Sunita Somvanshi

September 11, 2026

Mortgage and housing finance image used for adjustable-rate mortgage demand story.

Business·USA

ARM Mortgage Demand Hits 8.5% as Borrowers Chase Savings With More Risk

Adjustable-rate mortgages made up 8.5% of all mortgage applications last week, the highest share since June, as borrowers searched for lower monthly payments while fixed rates rose. CNBC reported that the average

Sunita Somvanshi

September 10, 2026

Reserve Bank of Australia building in Sydney

Business·Policy

RBA’s Rate-Hike Warning Now Includes an AI Boom Risk, Not Only Inflation Pain

The Reserve Bank of Australia is again under pressure to explain why interest rates may rise, but deputy governor Andrew Hauser added a newer risk to the usual inflation debate: an unexpected

Sunita Somvanshi

September 9, 2026

Front marble facade of the historic Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C.

Business·News

August jobs surge: 162,000 added, unemployment at 4.1% — but Fed governor signals no rate cuts yet

U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August 2026, unemployment held at 4.1%. Food services led hiring. But with PCE inflation at 3.7%, Fed Governor Waller says cuts are off the table.

Sunita Somvanshi

September 5, 2026

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