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Yields of Steel: 10-Year Treasury Hits 4.41% as "Higher for Longer" Reality Rattles Markets

The Call | 2026-03-27, 14:26

The US financial landscape has been jolted this week as the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed and held firm at 4.41%, a level that signals a definitive end to the brief optimism of early 2026. This surge in the "risk-free" rate has sent immediate

Tech Tumble: Nasdaq Slips Into Correction as Geopolitical Storms and Interest Rate Fears Converge

The Call | 2026-03-27, 14:07

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQ: IXIC) officially entered correction territory yesterday, March 26, 2026, following a sharp 2.4% decline that sent the index to a closing level of 21,408.08. This retreat marks a significant milestone in market

Cyprus central bank chief warns ECB against rushing interest rate hikes

CyprusMail | 2026-03-27, 13:57

The European Central Bank should not rush to raise rates in response ​to surging energy costs, as its “baseline” outlook remains intact and there is no sign yet that ‌inflation is becoming entrenched, Cypriot central bank chief Christodoulos Patsalides said.

Bitcoin Dips Under $67K as Geopolitical Uncertainty, Treasury Yields Spook Traders

BitRSS | 2026-03-27, 13:52

Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low under $67,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty, rising Treasury yields, and heavy leveraged positioning. ...

European Central Bank official says prolonged Iran war may force rate hikes: Report

Anadolu Agency | 2026-03-27, 13:15

A member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council Friday said the bank may need to raise interest rates if the war with Iran continues beyond June, while stressing that policymakers are not rushing to respond before the scale of the

PPF To Sukanya Samriddhi: Govt Set To Announce April-June 2026 Interest Rates For Small Savings Schemes

News18 | 2026-03-27, 12:43

The Centre may announce revised interest rates for small savings schemes, such as PPF, NSC, and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, for the April-June quarter of FY27, on March 31. ...

Bitcoin falls below $68,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%

BitRSS | 2026-03-27, 12:22

Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target. ...

USD/KRW Exchange Rate Forecast: Bank of America Warns of Rangebound Trading Amid Critical Middle East Risks

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-27, 11:52

Bank of America’s latest currency analysis reveals significant implications for the USD/KRW exchange rate as Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions create market uncertainty. The financial institution’s research team, led by senior currency

Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%

CoinDesk | 2026-03-27, 11:31

Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target. ...

Global Markets | BOJ releases updated estimate on Japan's natural rate of interest

The Economic Times | 2026-03-27, 09:13

Bank of Japan updated its estimate of Japan’s natural interest rate to a range of -0.9% to +0.5%, signaling a slight upward revision. ...

SA Reserve Bank holds rates steady as Middle East conflict clouds inflation outlook

Independent online (SA) | 2026-03-27, 08:52

South Africa’s central bank has opted for caution, keeping interest rates unchanged as escalating tensions in the Middle East inject fresh uncertainty into the inflation and growth outlook. Governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday announced that the South African

Natural Rate of Interest: Japan’s Critical -0.9% to +0.5% Range Reveals Monetary Policy Dilemma

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-27, 08:39

TOKYO, March 2025 – The Bank of Japan’s latest comprehensive review reveals a critical finding: Japan’s estimated natural rate of interest currently falls within a range of approximately -0.9% to +0.5%. This pivotal assessment comes at a crucial

US Treasury Yields Surge: How Soaring 4.42% Rate Crushes Risk Asset Appeal

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-27, 07:12

NEW YORK, April 2025 – The US 10-year Treasury yield has surged 46 basis points since late March, reaching 4.42% and significantly diminishing the attractiveness of risk assets including cryptocurrencies. This substantial increase represents the most rapid

S. Korean banks' lending rate rises for 4th month in February

Xinhua | 2026-03-27, 06:26

SEOUL, March 27 (Xinhua) -- South Korean banks' lending rate rose for the fourth consecutive month amid lower expectations for additional policy rate cuts, central bank data showed Friday. The weighted average rate for new bank loans gained 0.02 percentage

Rupee breaches 94 level, bond yields climb as oil prices and fiscal concerns rise

Business Line | 2026-03-27, 06:18

The currency opened weaker and remained under pressure in intraday trade. ...

Banks' lending rates rise for 4th consecutive month in February on higher mortgage rates

Korea Times | 2026-03-27, 04:53

Banks' overall lending rates rose for the fourth consecutive month in February, driven by higher mortgage loan rates amid tighter regulations aimed at stabilizing

Banks' lending rates rise for 4th consecutive month in Feb. on higher mortgage rates

Yonhap News | 2026-03-27, 04:35

SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- Banks' overall lending rates rose for the fourth con ...

Swiss Financial Giant UBS: “The Fed Could Make Its First Interest Rate Cut in September”

BitRSS | 2026-03-27, 00:11

Analysts at Swiss-based financial giant UBS believe the Fed's first interest rate cut could take until September. Continue Reading: Swiss Financial Giant UBS: “The Fed Could Make Its First Interest Rate Cut in September” ...

Chief economist Andy Haldane urges Bank of England to avoid interest rate hikes

The Daily Mail | 2026-03-26, 23:11

Andy Haldane (pictured) said that a series of rate rises predicted by financial markets was 'relatively unlikely' even as the Middle East crisis rages. ...

NDP echoes concerns from consumers, industry about SaskPower rate increase

CTV | 2026-03-26, 21:54

The Sask. NDP is echoing some local industry concerns about SaskPower’s requested rate hikes for 2026-27.

The Plastic Ceiling: Washington’s Push for 10% Interest Rate Caps Rattles Wall Street

The Call | 2026-03-26, 21:33

As of March 26, 2026, the American financial sector finds itself at a historic crossroads. A mounting political movement to impose a hard 10% ceiling on credit card annual percentage rates (APRs) has transitioned from a populist campaign slogan into a

Architect Financial Technologies Partners with MarketVector Indexes to Launch Interest Rate Perpetual Futures on AX

no EC Malvern Daily Record | 2026-03-26, 20:05

Partnership introduces the financial industry's first exchange-traded perpetual futures on interest rate benchmarks ...

Gold not a safe haven now due to interest rates, says Inside Edge's Todd Gordon

CNBC | 2026-03-26, 19:59

Todd Gordon, Inside Edge Capital founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the investing thesis around metals, how to play the gold miners and much more. ...

Interest Rates Explained: A Borrower's Guide

no EC The News-Enterprise | 2026-03-26, 18:13

Interest rates are a key factor in a loan’s overall cost, affecting monthly payments, total repayment, and affordability. Understanding them clearly is essential before borrowing. ...