From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-09-18 · by Xinmei Shen

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The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point for the first time since 2023, leading the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Japan to follow suit. The 10-year US Treasury yield subsequently dropped below 5 per cent to about 4.94 per cent on Friday. Additionally, Hong Kong’s ranking as the third most important global financial centre was confirmed in a recent report, with a score of 756, narrowly trailing London by one point and following New York at the top.
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On September 16, 2023, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range between 3.75% and 4.00%, according to predictions from financial analysts like CME Group's FedWatch tool. This move reflects growing concerns over inflation, which has risen above the central bank’s target of 2%, despite previous attempts at stabilization. The decision comes amid pressure from President Donald Trump for lower rates and economic turbulence due to rising oil prices following conflicts in the Middle East, pushing crude costs past $100 per barrel. Despite political tensions, financial markets overwhelmingly anticipate a rate hike to combat inflation, with some economists predicting additional increases before year-end to achieve a “timelier return” to the 2% target.

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Shen, X. (2026, September 18). From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3367978/us-fed-rates-chinas-global-export-share-4-figures-shaping-markets?utm_source=rss_feed

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China Fed Goldman Sachs Hong Kong US Treasury

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Hong Kong GPE · 4× Fed ORG · 2× US Treasury ORG · 2× China GPE · 1× Chinese NORP · 1× Goldman Sachs ORG · 1× The US Federal Reserve ORG · 1× Treasury ORG · 1× the Bank of Japan ORG · 1× the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ORG · 1×

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From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets The US central bank raised rates for first time since 2023, Hong Kong followed and Goldman Sachs projects a sharp rise in Chinese firms’ global export share The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, followed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Japan, while the 10-year US Treasury yield fell back below 5 per cent. Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week.
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2026-09-18 · South China Morning Post
From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets · assertive framing

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From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets The US central bank raised rates for first time since 2023, Hong Kong followed and Goldman Sachs projects a sharp rise in Chinese firms’ global export share The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, followed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Japan, while the 10-year US Treasury yield fell back below 5 per cent. Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week. asserted
that → shape → attention
Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023 10-year US Treasury yield drops below 5 per cent Following the Fed’s announcement, the US 10-year Treasury yield fell to about 4.94 per cent on Friday, retreating below the crucial psychological threshold of 5 per cent reached earlier in the week for the first time since 2023. asserted
yield → raise → 2023
Hong Kong ranks as No. 3 global financial centre Hong Kong scored 756 this year, just one point behind London on 757, while New York topped the index with 761. asserted
York → rank → 761
Singapore ranked one spot below Hong Kong with 755. asserted
Singapore → rank → 755
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