The Fed wins over the bond vigilantes | MarketScreener Saudi Arabia

The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points, signaling a continued tightening path with markets eyeing around three more hikes through 2027, while a softer reaction in bonds helped cap long-term yield rises. Oil prices fluctuated amid Middle East tensions and potential export restrictions, and European markets remained cautious as hawkish central-bank signals kept risk-taking in check and inflation pressures lingered.

The Fed wins over the bond vigilantes | MarketScreener Saudi Arabia # The Fed wins over the bond vigilantes The editorial team Published on 09/19/2026 at 12:06 am +03 | Financial markets enjoyed a brief respite this week as oil prices and bond yields eased following the rate hike announced by the Fed on Wednesday evening. The relief was short-lived, especially in Europe, where markets ended near their weekly lows as investors absorbed a more hawkish shift from central banks. Persistent inflationary pressures are likely to limit risk-taking in equities. | | --- | Weekly variations* US 500 7,650 -0.08% | This Week's Gainers & Losers | | --- | | UP Schrödinger +52.58%: The molecular simulation biotech company extended its winning streak, driven by its new model of creating companies instead of conducting clinical trials on its own. One example is the launch of Tectora Therapeutics, which raised $55 million and received two programs from Schrödinger in exchange for an equity stake and royalties. Options trading volume reached a record high. Rum Group +23.99%: The company formerly known as Rumble, which hosts Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, surged after The Information identified Anthropic as the customer behind its six-year, $13.7 billion computing contract. However, the project still needs financing, as the Georgia data center that will house the capacity remains under construction. Forgent Power Solutions +23.95%: The manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with revenue nearly doubling and orders reachin…

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