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Bonds & Interest Rates13 hours ago

Bank of England Raises Bank Rate to 4.00% in 8–1 Vote

The Bank of England increased Bank Rate by 25 basis points to 4.00% on 5 November 2026. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8–1 for the increase; the dissenting member favoured a larger 50-basis-point rise to 4.25%, not an unchanged rate. The central bank cited energy-led inflation risks from the Middle East conflict and projected UK inflation near 5% by mid-2027. The committee said subsequent decisions are not on a predetermined path. This is an actual decision, not the preceding 4.00% market forecast.

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Bonds & Interest Ratesa day ago

Gold Climbs Near $4,135 as Dollar and Treasury Yields Ease

Spot gold climbed about 1.9% to $4,134.83 an ounce by 03:16 GMT on 5 November, according to Reuters, touching its highest level since 22 October. US December gold futures gained about 1.8% to $4,144.20. Bullion had climbed about 3.4% in the previous session, supported by a weaker dollar and lower US Treasury yields following the Democratic sweep of the US midterm elections. These are timestamped market quotes, not confirmed daily closing prices.

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Bonds & Interest Rates2 days ago

Sweden’s Riksbank Raises Policy Rate to 2% as Energy Inflation Risks Persist

Sweden’s Riksbank raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.00% on 4 November 2026, its first increase in more than three years, according to same-day Wall Street Journal reporting. The move was widely anticipated and follows the central bank’s September decision to hold at 1.75%. Policymakers indicated additional tightening may follow if inflation and economic activity develop as projected. The Riksbank’s published schedule says the new policy rate takes effect on 11 November. War-related energy costs and resilient domestic activity remain important considerations. This is a confirmed decision reported by an established news outlet, but the November decision text on the Riksbank website could not be independently retrieved in this check.

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Bonds & Interest Rates2 days ago

US Job Openings Hold Near 7.5 Million as Quits Increase in September

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on 3 November 2026 that job openings were little changed at approximately 7.5 million in September. Hires were little changed at 5.4 million and total separations at 5.3 million. Quits increased to about 3.4 million, while layoffs and discharges were broadly unchanged at 1.6 million. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics report quotes a rounded 7.52 million reading against a 7.15 million forecast; this summary uses the official BLS rounded release figures.

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Bonds & Interest Rates3 days ago

China Raises Banks' FX Reserve Ratio to 6% to Moderate Yuan Rally

The People's Bank of China announced on 3 November 2026 that it will raise the foreign-exchange deposit reserve requirement for financial institutions from 4% to 6% with effect from 15 November. Reuters estimated that the adjustment could withdraw around $24 billion in foreign-currency liquidity from the banking system. The measure follows a more than 5% rise in the yuan this year. Reuters reported that the onshore yuan weakened by as much as 0.37% against the US dollar after the announcement. This foreign-exchange reserve requirement change is separate from the PBOC's earlier equity-support swap facility and short-term repo operations.

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Bonds & Interest Rates3 days ago

ECB Official Flags AI Valuations and Sovereign Bonds as Financial Stability Risks

European Central Bank Vice-President Boris Vujcic identified elevated AI equity valuations, government-bond market stress and potential losses at investment funds and other non-bank financial institutions as leading risks to financial stability, according to Reuters reporting on 2 November 2026. He noted that the ECB's forthcoming Financial Stability Review, scheduled for 18 November, was prepared as AI stocks began to correct. Vujcic said fiscal weaknesses should primarily be addressed by governments rather than relying on central-bank intervention. These are official risk assessments, not a newly announced ECB interest-rate decision or emergency market intervention.

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Bonds & Interest Rates3 days ago

Oracle Plans $20 Billion Stock and Bond Financing for AI Build-Out

Oracle announced plans on 2 November 2026 to raise approximately $20 billion to finance its AI and cloud infrastructure expansion, with about $10 billion from an equity offering and $10 billion from bonds. Reuters reported that the company priced 86.2 million shares at $116 each, around an 11.2% discount to its previous close, and that its shares fell 8.8% during the session. The proceeds may be used for capital expenditure and other general corporate purposes. The financing announcement is a confirmed corporate transaction, while future spending outcomes remain uncertain.

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Bonds & Interest Rates3 days ago

RBA Raises Cash Rate to 4.85% in Split 6–3 Vote as Inflation Persists

The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its cash-rate target by 25 basis points to 4.85% at its 3 November 2026 meeting, up from 4.60%. Six Monetary Policy Board members supported an increase and three favoured no change. The rate is its highest since 2008 and marks a fifth increase in 2026. The RBA said inflation remains too high, with elevated fuel prices and domestic cost pressures complicating the return to its target range. The rate decision is confirmed; further increases remain conditional rather than announced.

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Bonds & Interest Rates6 days ago

Fed Officials Push for More Rate Hikes as Logan Calls for Two Increases

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on 30 October 2026 that the US central bank needs at least two further 25-basis-point interest-rate increases to bring inflation back towards its 2% target. St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem separately said additional tightening would be necessary soon, while Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin also supported further increases. The comments followed the Fed’s 28 October decision to leave its benchmark range at 3.75%–4.00%. These remarks are individual policymakers’ assessments, not an announced FOMC decision to raise rates.

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Bonds & Interest Rates6 days ago

German Inflation Slows to 2.8% in October as Core Rate Eases

Germany’s preliminary consumer price inflation slowed to 2.8% year on year in October 2026 from 3.3% in September, according to Destatis. Core inflation eased to 2.1%, while energy prices were up 12.2% year on year. The figures are provisional; final data are due on 11 November.

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