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
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
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
Canada building permits plunge 17.3% in July, far exceeding forecasts
Canadian building permits fell 17.3% in July, far exceeding the 6.4% decline expected, driven by broad weakness in non-residential and residential sectors.
16/09/2026 12:5113 min read
US August retail sales climb 1.2%, topping 0.8% forecast
US August retail sales rose 1.2% versus 0.8% expected. Prior month revised to -0.6%.
16/09/2026 12:412 min read
European markets steady, oil and yields slip before Fed decision
European markets steady before Fed decision, with oil and bond yields easing.
16/09/2026 11:516 min read
UK inflation climbs to 3.1% in August, highest since March
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, a five-month high, ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision.
16/09/2026 11:449 min read
S&P 500 hits pain point as oil tops $100; hawkish Fed could worsen slide
The S&P 500 has reached a pain point with oil above $100, and a hawkish Fed could worsen losses.
16/09/2026 11:119 min read
Bitcoin faces further downside risk after Clarity Act failure, ahead of FOMC decision
Bitcoin fell below $75,500 after the Clarity Act vote failed, with the FOMC decision now in focus.
16/09/2026 10:4113 min read
Warsh faces credibility test as Fed decision looms
Markets expect a 25 bps Fed hike today, testing Kevin Warsh's credibility on forward guidance and independence.
16/09/2026 10:318 min read
Crypto Markets Brace for Fed Decision After CLARITY Act Setback
Bitcoin and XRP fell after a Senate vote failed to advance the CLARITY Act, with markets now awaiting the Fed's rate decision.
16/09/2026 10:2615 min read
Gold traders eye FOMC decision for direction. Key points to watch
Gold traders await the FOMC decision, with focus on Dot Plot and Middle East developments.
16/09/2026 09:5111 min read
Checked AI agent stats reveal adoption figures vary widely by what is counted
A source-checked analysis traces 75 AI agent statistics back to original reports, showing adoption figures vary by what is measured.
16/09/2026 09:2611 min read
Von der Leyen proposes Canada as first EU 'associate member'
EU chief von der Leyen proposed Canada become the first 'associate member' of the EU, backing Carney's security and economic alliance pitch.
16/09/2026 08:517 min read
Fed Expected to Raise Rates 25 Bps, Dot Plot in Focus
The Fed is set to hike by 25 bps, with traders watching the dot plot for clues on further tightening.
16/09/2026 08:1210 min read
European stocks bounce as oil and Treasury yields slide before Fed decision
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as oil prices eased and bond yields retreated, providing a respite ahead of the Fed's rate decision.
16/09/2026 07:226 min read