The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) rose 1.62% to $576.22 on September 8, 2026.

The fund gained 5.70% over one week and 51.44% over six months as investors weighed upcoming economic data against central bank signals.

Markets see a 60% chance of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve next week, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, ahead of the policy meeting on September 15-16.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose more than 2 basis points to 4.8063% when bond markets reopened after the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told the UK Parliament's Treasury Committee on Tuesday that the market curve pricing in three BoE interest rate hikes over the next year looks fair given that global inflationary risks are tilted to the upside.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller told Reuters that he would be inclined to hold key interest rates at current levels if upcoming data confirms easing price pressures.

Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on US imports worth 27.6 billion Canadian dollars effective September 8, 2026, ranging from 15% to 50% on hundreds of products including steel, aluminum, appliances, furniture, dairy, tools, cosmetics, and electronics.

The Korean won strengthened to 1,345.6 won per U.S. dollar on September 8, 2026, while three-year and five-year government bond yields rose to 3.901% and 4.127%, respectively.