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St. Louis Fed president Alberto Musalem said that interest rates will have to increase over the next six to nine months in order to bring inflation down in a 'timely manner,' but stopped short of endorsing a rate hike at the Fed's October meeting. Musalem, speaking with Bloomberg's Mike McKee at the Future of Fixed Income conference in New York, said that he goes into every meeting without 'prejudging' the outcome. (Source: Bloomberg)

Brij Khurana, senior managing director and fixed income portfolio manager at Wellington, and Kelsey Berro, fixed income portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." A rally in oil prices rippled through global markets, sending stocks lower and whipsawing bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. (Source: Bloomberg)

A rally in oil prices rippled through global markets, sending stocks lower and whipsawing bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. Cam Dawson, CIO at NewEdge Wealth, discusses market choppiness. (Source: Bloomberg)

High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last? 

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said further interest-rate hikes will likely be needed to slow inflation. Speaking at an event organized by Turkey's central bank in Istanbul, Waller said he anticipates "additional hikes to support a timelier return to inflation" to the 2% goal. (Source: TCMB Istanbul Economic Forum)

Brazil’s IPCA inflation arrives Friday with a 4.5% consensus, the top of the tolerance range. Here is what it means for rents and savings. The post Brazil September Inflation Due Friday Near 4.5% Ceiling appeared first on The Rio Times.

Colombia limits yearly rent rises to the previous year’s inflation, 5.10% for 2026. Inflation is now 6.29%. Here is how the rule works. The post Colombia Rent Increase Limit Is 5.10% in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil's pre-market setup: the Selic outlook, Friday's IPCA inflation data, today's B3 radar and the levels that matter for the Ibovespa and the real. The post Ibovespa Falls 0.7% Ahead of IPCA Data | Morning Call, Oct 8 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Colombian peso closed at 3,239 per dollar as annual inflation rose to 6.29% in September. The central bank's rate is 12.25%; COLCAP close not available. The post Peso Slips to 3,239 as Inflation Hits 6.29% | Colombia Market Report, Oct 7 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Japanese stocks fell for a second day, tracking a Wall Street selloff as persistently high oil prices revived inflation concerns and weighed on equities near record highs.

Philippine bonds, the worst-performing in emerging markets since the Iran war began, are set for further losses as faster inflation, a sliding peso and softer auction demand weigh on sentiment, strategists say.

Gold traded near a nine-week low as fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened war-driven inflation concerns and investors weighed prospects for at least one more US rate hike this year.

Peru unexpectedly left borrowing costs unchanged for a 13th straight month as policymakers expect a recent acceleration in inflation to prove temporary.

Ghana’s annual inflation rose to 5.2% in September, the second monthly rise in a row, as services stayed costly. It is still well below last year’s 9.4%. The post Ghana Inflation Rises to 5.2% in September appeared first on The Rio Times.

Asian stocks were poised for declines, tracking moves on Wall Street as elevated oil prices continued to stoke inflation concerns.

US Treasuries resumed their retreat, lifting the 30-year yield back to its highest since 2002 as climbing oil prices raised concern about faster inflation and more central bank interest-rate increases. Vishal Khanduja, Head of Broad Markets Fixed Income at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, discusses credit spreads and whether or not yields will soon peak. (Source: Bloomberg)

A record-breaking run in stocks hit a wall as higher oil prices lifted bond yields, stoking concerns that potential inflationary pressures could trigger Federal Reserve rate hikes. Chuck Clough, Chairman at Clough Capital, discusses what he's seeing in current markets and whether we're facing an AI bubble. (Source: Bloomberg)

The hike reflects a global shift towards tighter monetary policy as central banks battle inflation fuelled by Middle East conflict.

India’s central bank raised interest rates for the first time in nearly four years and signaled further hikes may be on the table as rising inflation and a weakening currency drive a policy pivot. (Source: Bloomberg)

Colombia's peso swung between 3,172 and 3,244 per dollar before Wednesday's inflation data. Stocks had a strong Monday, when the COLCAP rose 2.69%. The post Peso Ends at 3,216 as Producer Prices Rise | Colombia Market Report, Oct 6 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Consumer prices in Bolivia rose 0.85% in September, lifting 12-month inflation to 5.70% from 5.02%, as tomatoes jumped 38% and chicken fell 19%. The post Bolivia Inflation Rises to 5.70% as Tomatoes Jump 38% appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru's central bank decides on Wednesday 7 October whether to hold its 4.25% rate, with Lima inflation at 4.55%, well above the 1% to 3% target. The post Peru Interest Rate Decision Comes on 7 October appeared first on The Rio Times.

JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon says that recent bond selloffs are a warning to governments during an interview with Tom Mackenzie on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)

Philippine inflation gained pace again in September, ending four months of deceleration as fuel prices surged.

A rally in giant technology companies drove stocks higher in the Monday session, overshadowing concerns about still-elevated oil prices and bond yields. The S&P 500 rose to a striking distance of a record while the Nasdaq 100 reached a fresh peak. Political upheaval in Europe and fiscal worries drove the euro to its weakest since May 2025, while longer-dated Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs. Markets have absorbed rising rates, high energy costs and renewed inflation concerns, with stocks continuing to advance. For a look at the broader market backdrop, we hear from Carol Schleif, Chief Market Strategist at BMO Wealth Management. She speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek Daily hosts Carol Massar and Norah Mulinda. (Source: Bloomberg)

Turkish inflation continued to slow in September, raising the prospect of an interest rate cut later this month to help ease liquidity strains stemming from a domestic funds crisis.

Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey tells Bloomberg This Weekend that softer September jobs data give the Federal Reserve room to hold rates steady in October, but persistent inflation could still lead policymakers to raise rates again in December and early next year. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Jersey says strong economic growth and loose fiscal policy are also contributing to higher global bond yields, keeping pressure on central banks to restrain inflation. (Source: Bloomberg)

The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25% to 6.50%

Your Latin America week of 5 to 11 October: Brazil election count, September inflation data, BTS in Lima and a long weekend in Chile and Colombia. The post What’s On in Latin America: The Week of October 5–11, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Latvia will vote on Saturday in an election shaped by concerns over neighbouring Russia and the cost of living, but the result is not expected to steer the country off its pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course. The centre-right United List party of incumbent Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is at the head of the race, with over 14 per cent of the vote, according to the SKDS institute. His coalition, however, is expected to emerge weakened as populist parties gain ground by focusing on economic...