Dimon and Zandi Warn of Structural Economic Risks
Jamie Dimon warned of a $10 trillion small-business ownership risk; Mark Zandi cautioned the Fed could make a serious policy mistake.
16/09/2026 20:2610 min read
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
Asia's Thursday, September 17, 2026: Economic Events and Calendar
Thursday's Asia calendar is quiet; NZ GDP is the key data point. The failed clarity bill and Fed hike were both widely expected.
16/09/2026 20:212 min read
Bitcoin Fluctuates Then Stabilizes Following Fed Rate Hike
Bitcoin's price swung after the Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023, eventually settling near $75,813.
16/09/2026 19:578 min read
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2019
Federal Reserve hikes rates for first time in three years; dollar rises.
16/09/2026 19:546 min read
Fed announcement strengthens dollar, lifts short-term yields
The Fed decision strengthened the dollar and lifted short-term Treasury yields; the Dow turned negative but technology stocks held their gains.
16/09/2026 18:3111 min read
Fed Raises Rates to 4%, 16 Policymakers Expect Further Increase
Fed hikes rate to 4%; 16 of 18 officials see further increase. Bitcoin spiked then fell, gold sold off after the decision.
16/09/2026 18:268 min read
Fed raises benchmark rate for the first time in three years
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points for the first time in three years, as expected. The decision was unanimous.
16/09/2026 18:219 min read
Fed's Updated Dot Plot Points to Additional 2026 Rate Hike as Growth Firms
The Fed raised rates by 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00%, with the dot plot signaling one more 2026 hike.
16/09/2026 18:1219 min read
Federal Reserve Board's September 2026 Statement in Full
The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75-4%, citing resilient spending and strong productivity, aiming for price stability.
16/09/2026 18:114 min read
BoC Governing Council sees near-term inflation staying elevated
The Bank of Canada's Governing Council sees near-term inflation staying elevated, while markets anticipate over 100 basis points of rate hikes.
16/09/2026 17:412 min read
Warsh steps back from signalling as FOMC readies July 29 statement
Kevin Warsh reduces signalling in the FOMC statement; a close vote could rock markets.
16/09/2026 17:415 min read
Atlanta Fed GDPNow Q3 growth estimate surges to 5.1% from 4.4%
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow model raised its Q3 growth estimate to 5.1% from 4.4% as consumer and government spending forecasts increased.
16/09/2026 16:518 min read
Warsh's Fed credibility at stake, but markets see 91% rate hike odds
Fed Chair Warsh faces his first major credibility test as markets see a 91% rate hike chance, with potential political and market fallout.
16/09/2026 14:3116 min read
US homebuilder confidence falls short of September forecasts
The NAHB Housing Market Index fell to 32 in September, below the 34 forecast and down from 35 in August.
16/09/2026 14:119 min read
Fed Rate Hike Nears Certainty; Bitcoin Braces for Impact
Federal Reserve expected to raise rates with 92.7% probability; Bitcoin slips near $76,022 as markets react.
16/09/2026 13:419 min read