Global Economy Briefing — August 31, 2026
Fed hike odds edge up with oil near $90 and long yields near 2007 highs. Europe steadies, Asia awaits PMIs. The global backdrop for LatAm. The post Global Economy Briefing — August 31, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Global economy briefing on August 31, 2026 indicates that the world's biggest economy is facing uncertainty as the Federal Reserve considers raising interest rates at its meeting on September 16. A hawkish tone has emerged after Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole nearly doubled the probability of a rate hike from around 35% to about 58%.
This is driven by two issues: high oil prices and stubbornly high long-term borrowing costs. Brent crude is near $88 a barrel, with a better-than-even chance of closing August above $90 according to prediction markets. The 30-year Treasury yield is also high, sitting near 5.20%, which reflects ongoing concerns about inflation. The market now sees a 58% probability of a rate increase at the September meeting, making it the market's base case.
This suggests the Federal Reserve is likely to keep raising borrowing costs, despite the caution of some members. Investors in Latin America should expect a strong dollar and high global borrowing costs for the foreseeable future.
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