US Treasury yield hits 19-year high, Japanese yen strengthens: the numbers moving markets

China’s buoyant stock market lifted brokers’ earnings in the first half, while Hong Kong saw continued growth in retirement assets. Beyond China, a strengthening yen and Washington’s Treasury buy-back programme highlighted shifting dynamics in global currency and bond markets. Here are some of the f

YA Yulu AoSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-11 · 07:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Hong Kong saw continued growth in retirement assets.

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Chinese brokerage revenue jumped more than 50 per cent in the first half.

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US Treasury yield hits a 19-year high.

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US Treasury yield hits 19-year high, Japanese yen strengthens: the numbers moving markets2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 3:00pm, 11 Sep 2026China’s buoyant stock market lifted brokers’ earnings in the first half, while Hong Kong saw continued growth in retirement assets. Beyond China, a strengthening yen and Washington’s Treasury buy-back programme highlighted shifting dynamics in global currency and bond markets.Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week.Chinese brokerage revenue jumps more than 50 per centSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice

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