02 Sep, 2026

Higher rates test whether earnings can extend stock rally

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appear on a screen during the 2026 G20 Financial meetings on Aug. 31, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. Treasury yields have risen this year while expectations have faded for Fed rate cuts, trends that have raised corporate borrowing ...[end of article preview]