Fed Expected to Keep Rates Steady, With December in Focus
Bloomberg reports expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged Wednesday, despite hotter-than-expected September inflation, while signaling December is in focus.
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Bloomberg reports expectations that the Federal Reserve will leave rates unchanged Wednesday, despite hotter-than-expected September inflation, while signaling December is in focus.
Alexandria Real Estate reported adjusted diluted FFO of $1.54 per share for the third quarter and reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, narrowing the range to plus or minus $0.02. The company also reported leasing of more than 1.2 million square feet.
The euro weakened to $1.115, hovering near its lowest level since April 2025, as renewed Middle East tensions boosted demand for the US dollar. Sentiment was also pressured by France’s deteriorating fiscal outlook and rising bond-market concerns, while investors awaited the ECB’s policy decision and key eurozone inflat
Gold prices fell to around $4,000 per ounce on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session the dollar strengthened ahead of key central bank policy decisions this week, weighing on the precious metal. Renewed investor enthusiasm for the AI trade following Anthropic’s IPO filing also bolstered the dollar, reflect
Silver prices steadied near $54 an ounce on Tuesday after recently hitting multi-month lows, as falling oil prices and bargain-hunting ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision offered some support. Crude prices fell for a second consecutive session amid renewed diplomatic efforts to defuse US-Iran tensions, helpi
Gold prices hovered around $4,000 an ounce on Tuesday after recently hitting a more than three-month low, as falling oil prices and bargain-hunting ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision offered some support. Crude prices fell for a second consecutive session amid renewed diplomatic efforts to defuse US-Iran te
Amerant Bancorp reported third-quarter net income of $25.7 million and diluted EPS of $0.65, with net interest margin at 3.77%. It authorized a share repurchase program of up to $50 million through Dec. 31, 2027.
Associated Banc reported GAAP EPS of $0.76 and adjusted EPS of $0.81 for Q3 2026. Net interest income rose $7 million, while net interest margin increased 3 basis points to 3.2%.
Pegasystems reported third-quarter annual contract value growth of 7% year over year to $1.66 billion, while cloud ACV increased 20%. Management also reiterated a target of $700 million in free cash flow by 2028.
Hancock Whitney reported third-quarter 2026 results, including 17% year-over-year EPS growth adjusted for acquisition expenses. The bank said its full-year outlook remains unchanged at low double-digit growth.
Western Alliance reported Q3 2026 EPS of $2.45, up 7.5%, and increased its 2026 adjusted net interest income growth outlook to 11%-12%. Nonaccrual loans fell 14% to $485 million, while the bank repurchased $92 million of shares.
SmartFinancial reported third-quarter operating earnings of $18.6 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, and record operating revenue of $57.5 million. Organic loans grew at a 15% annualized rate, while core deposits grew at 12% annualized.
ServisFirst Bancshares reported third-quarter net income of $87.3 million, or $0.80 per diluted share. Loans topped $14.7 billion, up at a 10% annualized rate, while net interest margin was 3.63%.
Citizens Financial Group reported Q3 2026 EPS of $1.41, up 8.5% sequentially and 34% year over year, and record revenue. The board raised the dividend 13% to $0.52 per share and increased common-share repurchase capacity by $1.3 billion to $1.95 billion.
PNC Financial Services Group reported third-quarter net income of $2.1 billion, or $5.09 per diluted share, and return on tangible common equity above 18%. It forecast Q4 average loan growth of 2.5% and net interest income growth of 4%.
AZZ reported second-quarter sales of $486.9 million, up 16.7% year over year, and raised its fiscal 2027 outlook. It now expects sales of $1.825 billion to $1.875 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $380 million to $420 million, and adjusted EPS of $7.00 to $7.30.
Immunovant CEO Matthew Gline said the company expects to launch brepocitinib by the end of September, pending FDA action. The company also reported enrollment in a phase 3 cutaneous sarcoidosis study and outlined anticipated second-half data readouts.
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Morgan Stanley said it remains positioned in intermediate Japanese government bonds, expecting shorter- and longer-tenor bonds to underperform. The bank cited faster Bank of Japan hike pricing and shifting pension-rebalancing expectations.
Societe Generale strategists expect a rotation from foreign to domestic investors in the French government bond market as uncertainty persists. They said wider spreads may remain likely, but investors are unlikely to exit OATs altogether.
Bitcoin fell 1.2% to $82,422 as a market note said the asset is increasingly competing with other asset classes for long-term portfolio allocation. The note said the decline should be viewed in the context of bitcoin’s broader mainstreaming, while still remaining sensitive to macro conditions and investor sentiment.
State Street Investment Management's Masahiko Loo says the recent selloff in French government bonds reflects carry-trade unwinds and a reassessment of French fiscal risk. He expects volatility to remain elevated into the April-May 2027 presidential election cycle.
The Singapore dollar was little changed against the U.S. dollar in Asian trade, with analysts saying firmer oil prices could weigh on the currency. UOB economists said higher oil prices may reinforce inflation concerns and a higher-for-longer U.S. rate outlook.
The yuan held steady in onshore and offshore trading after mainland markets reopened from a long holiday. The PBOC set the USD/CNY fixing at 6.7367, compared with 6.7351 on Sept. 30.
Nomura says the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise move to a calibrated tightening stance from neutral was meant to anchor inflation expectations and build a buffer against adverse global conditions. The bank expects a second 25-basis-point rate hike in December, then a pause, and notes the RBI raised its FY27 GDP growth
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is recruiting for assistant governor monetary policy and assistant governor payments and cash roles. The search follows the departure of Assistant Governor Money Karen Silk, while Governor Anna Breman says the move is meant to strengthen leadership and coordination.
Japanese government bonds rose in morning Tokyo trade amid possible position adjustments, with the 30-year JGB yield down at 4.185%. Traders are also watching Thursday's Japanese Finance Ministry auction of about 600 billion yen of 30-year sovereign debt.
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