Central-Bank Week Opens With Dollar Up, Stocks Down
The dollar rises against major currencies while US stock futures fall on AI concerns and Middle East tensions, as markets await Fed, BOE, and BOJ decisions.
14/09/2026 12:4226 min read
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Musk Says Grok 5 Could Be the AGI Breakthrough
Musk says Grok 5 could be the model that achieves AGI, outlining performance expectations for Grok 4.7 through 4.9.
14/09/2026 12:4113 min read
Canada's August inflation holds steady at 3.0%
Canada's August CPI matched expectations at 3.0% year-on-year, while core measures were mixed and the Canadian dollar fell on reduced rate hike odds.
14/09/2026 12:414 min read
Europe markets close lower as oil jumps and Fed rate hike bets intensify
European markets fell as oil surged and Fed rate hike bets topped 90%, with AI concerns also weighing on stocks.
14/09/2026 12:016 min read
Bank of Korea Warns AI Chip Dependence Is a Financial Stability Risk
South Korea's economy is booming on AI chip demand, but the Bank of Korea warns the concentration poses a financial stability risk if the cycle turns.
14/09/2026 11:4110 min read
Central bank rate hike expectations shift after oil's surge past $100
Rate hike expectations rose across major central banks last week after oil surged past $100, stoking inflation fears.
14/09/2026 11:416 min read
India's retail inflation quickens to 4.82% in August, firming rate-hike bets
India's August retail inflation rose to 4.82% from 4.45% in July, firming the case for an RBI rate hike in October.
14/09/2026 11:027 min read
Japan Set for First 1.25% Rate Since 1995; Bitcoin Unmoved
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hike its policy rate to 1.25%, the highest since 1995, while bitcoin remains stable ahead of the decision.
14/09/2026 10:4211 min read
Former FTC Commissioner Urges Skepticism Toward AI Doom Warnings
Former FTC commissioner Alvaro Bedoya dismisses AI extinction warnings as a strawman, arguing antitrust is no barrier to safety coordination among labs.
14/09/2026 10:4111 min read
Gold threatened with deeper drop below $4,300 before Fed decision
Gold prices have fallen below $4,300, with a break of technical support levels potentially triggering a deeper selloff before the Fed decision.
14/09/2026 10:317 min read