UK inflation rises above 3% in August, core rate steady
UK headline CPI rose to 3.1% in August, while core inflation held steady at 2.6%, in line with forecasts.
16/09/2026 06:216 min read
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
Global Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Decade Peaks Across Major Economies
Ten-year bond yields in the US, UK, Japan, Germany and France hit multi-decade highs as oil above $100 fuels inflation fears.
16/09/2026 06:119 min read
Fundstrat's Tom Lee: Fed Rate Move Could Trigger Stock Surge
Tom Lee predicts a Fed rate hike but says it could spark a stock rally, not derail one.
16/09/2026 06:118 min read
Strong market signals push Fed toward rate hike
Fed faces overwhelming market pressure to hike rates as inflation persists and yields surge, with a hold seen as riskier.
16/09/2026 05:517 min read
Pal: Bitcoin, Not Gold, Is Top Debasement Hedge
Raoul Pal says Bitcoin outperforms gold as a hedge against currency debasement, citing its earlier adoption stage and higher growth potential.
16/09/2026 05:129 min read
US Poverty Rate Dipped to 10.2% in 2025 Amid Record Income Levels
US poverty fell to 10.2% in 2025 and median income hit a record $87,460, though inflation has since accelerated.
16/09/2026 05:119 min read
UK August CPI release to set tone before BOE rate call
UK August CPI data due today, with headline seen rising to 3.1%. Core and services inflation in focus ahead of BOE decision.
16/09/2026 04:2111 min read
Asia-Pacific Markets Cautious Ahead of Fed; Oil Steady, Crypto Weighed
Asia-Pacific markets: Oil steady near highs, Japan data misses, crypto falls on US Senate vote.
16/09/2026 03:4110 min read
BOJ and Fed Set for Possible Same-Week Rate Hikes: Yen in Focus
The Fed and BOJ are poised for possible same-week rate hikes, with 89% of economists expecting a BOJ boost to 1.25%, its highest in 30 years.
16/09/2026 02:418 min read
Phelan: Rate Hike Today Would Be a Mistake for the Fed
White House adviser Christopher Phelan says a Fed rate hike today would be a mistake, citing cooling inflation over the past three months.
16/09/2026 02:268 min read
China central bank chief signals pivot from loan targets to rates, debt stability
PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng's Qiushi article signals a shift to price-based tools from loan targets, aiming to stabilise debt.
16/09/2026 02:2116 min read
Meta CEO Says Market Incentives Already Drive AI Safety Without Regulation
Mark Zuckerberg argues that competition and user demand already push AI labs to prioritize safety, pushing back against calls for new regulation.
16/09/2026 01:2610 min read
Westpac index shows improving Australian growth, RBA set for hawkish hold
Westpac leading index improved to -0.09% in August, still below trend. RBA expected to hold in September but hike later.
16/09/2026 01:0116 min read
Nikkei nearly flat after early rise, Kospi slips as Fed decision looms
Asian stocks opened mixed Wednesday as traders awaited the Fed decision. Nikkei flat, Kospi lower.
16/09/2026 00:3113 min read
Key takeaways from UBS's market note for the broader outlook
UBS's daily note identifies three lasting themes: growth matters more than rate hikes, AI demand rises despite calls for regulation, and earnings drive markets.
16/09/2026 00:1113 min read