Central Bank
Global Markets Stabilize Ahead of Federal Reserve Policy Decision
16 Sep 2026
Global equity markets have ticked higher and government bond yields have paused their recent ascent as investors position themselves ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate announcement scheduled for September 16.
Why it matters
The pause in bond yield volatility and the slight recovery in risk sentiment reflect a market waiting for definitive guidance from the Fed, which will set the tone for global liquidity and currency valuations for the remainder of the quarter.