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10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Since 2007 in September 2026: What Finance Teams Must Do
The 10-year Treasury yield reached levels last seen in 2007 in late September 2026 as markets raised the odds of another Fed rate hike in October, with implications for corporate borrowing costs.
Fed’s Williams Says Another Rate Hike Reasonable September 24, 2026: What Finance Teams Must Do
New York Fed President John Williams said on 24 September 2026 that another rate hike by year-end is reasonable, as long-term yields hit multi-year highs. Finance teams should refresh rate-shock analysis and refinancing plans.
Telix Pharmaceuticals to Acquire ITM for $1.65 Billion, September 21, 2026: What Finance Teams Must Do
Telix Pharmaceuticals agreed on September 21, 2026 to acquire radioisotope supplier ITM for $1.65 billion upfront plus up to $700 million in milestones, in a stock-and-cash radiopharmaceutical consolidation deal.
Fed Governor Barr Signals Further Rate Hikes After September 2026 Move: What Finance Teams Must Watch
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said on September 23 that further policy adjustments are likely needed to return inflation to the 2% target after the September rate hike, raising the odds of another move as early as the October FOMC meeting.
Richmond Fed’s Barkin on September 2026 Rate Hike: What Finance Teams Must Watch
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said on September 22, 2026 that inflation risks outweighed employment risks, explaining the FOMC’s 25-basis-point rate hike. Finance teams should monitor persistent price pressures and the path of further tightening.
FleetCor (Corpay) Agrees to $100 Million FTC Settlement on Unauthorized Fees September 17, 2026: What Finance Teams Must Do
On September 17, 2026 the FTC announced that FleetCor, now Corpay, and its CEO will pay $100 million to resolve claims of hidden and unauthorized fees on fuel cards sold primarily to small businesses.
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill with Secondary Tariff Powers September 18, 2026: What Finance Teams Must Watch
President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on September 18, 2026, granting authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on the top purchasers of Russian energy. Finance and treasury teams should map exposure to potential secondary tariff actions and monitor the 30-day implementation window.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Near 7% as the Fed Hikes for the First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve’s first rate hike since 2023 has pushed 30-year mortgage rates to their highest levels in over a year, with Freddie Mac’s survey near 6.95% and some daily indexes above 7%. Here’s what’s driving the move and what it means for buyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals.
Best Spend Management Software in 2026: Pricing & Comparison
Compare Ramp, BILL Spend & Expense, Expensify and Brex on published 2026 pricing, free tiers and fit for finance teams.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Near 7% After Fed Hike: What Finance Teams Must Do in September 2026
Freddie Mac’s weekly survey showed the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.95% for the week ending September 17, 2026—its highest level since January 2025—following the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike in three years.
Thinking, Fast and Slow: The Bias Catalogue Behind Every Bad Forecast
A Kurums Book Taste review of Thinking, Fast and Slow for leaders whose forecasts, budgets, and hiring calls keep being confidently wrong.
