![Interview: Fed rate hikes, high inflation could bankrupt third world countries -- U.S. economist](http://en.xfafinance.com/images/defaultpic.gif)
Interview: Fed rate hikes, high inflation could bankrupt third world countries -- U.S.
The ongoing monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
![Major stock market indices worldwide](http://en.xfafinance.com/images/defaultpic.gif)
Major stock market indices worldwide
The following are the indices of major stock markets worldwide on Wednesday.
![Interview: U.S. trade expert urges elimination of China tariffs amid surging inflation](http://en.xfafinance.com/images/defaultpic.gif)
Interview: U.S. trade expert urges elimination of China tariffs amid surging inflation
![U.S. Fed on track for half-point rate hike as recession fears grow](http://en.xfafinance.com/images/defaultpic.gif)
U.S. Fed on track for half-point rate hike as recession fears grow
U.S. Fed on track for half-point rate hike as recession fears grow.