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  "id": 7928868,
  "title": "Shares tick higher as Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps with short-term yields",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/shares-tick-higher-as-fed-hikes-rates-dollar-jumps-with-short-term-7928868",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:04:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/shares-tick-higher-fed-hikes-rates-dollar-jumps-short-term-yields-6390751"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 17, global markets experienced a surge as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in over three years. Investors were optimistic that the Fed had finally taken steps to combat inflation, leading to a short-term jump in yields. The U.S. dollar also experienced a significant boost, reaching a seven-week high against other major currencies. This positive sentiment was reflected in Asia-Pacific share markets, with indices in Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong all experiencing gains. However, commodity prices, particularly oil, faced a downturn as investors became more cautious about the potential impact of rising energy costs. The Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates steady was seen as a relief, but the focus then shifted to the Bank of Japan, which was expected to raise rates the following day.",
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        "title": "Global Market Today: Asian stocks tick higher as markets weigh further Fed hikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/global-market-today-asian-stocks-tick-higher-as-markets-weigh-further",
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        "outlet": "Straits Times Business",
        "title": "Asian bonds decline as US Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/asian-bonds-decline-as-us-fed-hikes-rates-dollar-jumps",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:04:28.000Z"
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        "title": "Shares tick higher as Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps with short-term yields",
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        "title": "Shares tick higher as Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps with short-term yields",
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        "published": "2026-09-17T02:49:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Shares tick higher as Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps with short-term yields",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/shares-tick-higher-as-fed-hikes-rates-dollar-jumps-with-short-term-7939517",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:07:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Most stocks rise as Fed hikes rates, signals drive to curb inflation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/most-stocks-rise-as-fed-hikes-rates-signals-drive-to-curb-inflation",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:32:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Shares tick higher as Fed hikes rates, dollar jumps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/shares-tick-higher-as-fed-hikes-rates-dollar-jumps",
        "published": "2026-09-17T04:08:39.000Z"
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