Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Markets promise more swings in Treasury and question the Fed’s schedule

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Traders challenge the Federal Reserve’s projections for how far it will tighten monetary policy. At issue is the expected high-water mark for the Fed’s rate-hiking cycle. That number has fluctuated over the last several weeks, ramping up Treasury market volatility.  Money markets now reflect expectations of rates topping out at nearly 3.6% by next March. … Read more

Tokyo shares falls lower

Tokyo

Tokyo shares closed lower on Friday as buyers sold chip-associated shares, after losses on Wall Street over worries approximately higher hobby quotes. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slid 0.29 percent, or 78.81 points, to stop at 27,093.19, whilst the broader Topix index lost 0.62 percent, or 11. 74 points, to 1,896.31. “The Nikkei index opened decrease following losses … Read more