London, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Stocks mostly rise after US Fed rate hike, oil eases

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2026-09-17

Stock markets mostly rose on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest rate hike, while falling oil prices and easing bond yields also helped calm inflation fears. Attention now turns to the Bank of England, which is expected to leave its benchmark rate unchanged as growth remains sluggish. The Bank of Japan is also widely forecast to raise interest rates on Friday as it looks to fend off high inflation and a weak......

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