Monthly Archives: September 2026

Housing downturn accelerates

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Danielle Park

Zillow is sounding the alarm on surging Treasury yields as the 30-year Treasury hits its highest level in nearly 20 years. Higher Treasury yields are keeping mortgage rates elevated as the U.S. housing market already faces weak buyer demand, rising … Continue reading →

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Fed moves to tighten financial noose

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Danielle Park

The US Fed hiked its policy rate by 25 bps yesterday to 3.75-4%, as expected, and 16 of 18 FOMC members expect an additional hike in 2026 (two rate decisions remain: October 28 and December 9). Anticipating stubborn inflation, eight … Continue reading →

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Energy-inspired rate hikes: final nail?

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Danielle Park

The world is grappling with energy-driven inflation expectations reinforced by tariff wars. In response, the European Central Bank (ECB) hiked the deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%–its second increase in 2026. The ECB expects inflation to average 3% … Continue reading →

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