August CPI Report to Shape Fed Rate Hike Odds Before Meeting
Friday's August CPI report, the final inflation data before the Fed's meeting, is expected to decide rate hike odds after PPI raised them above 70%.
11/09/2026 02:0117 min read
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The oil market's abrupt surge is becoming a genuine headache
Brent and WTI both climbed 6% for a ninth straight session, sending Brent to its highest level since May. The rally is set to produce an ugly September CPI…
10/09/2026 18:126 min read
Dollar Stagnation Threatens US Consumers and Markets
The US dollar has stalled for a month; a weak dollar could raise import costs for American consumers.
10/09/2026 16:567 min read
Bitcoin Slides as US-Iran Tensions Flare Again
Bitcoin dropped over 2% on Thursday, trading near $77,200, as US-Iran tensions lifted oil prices and traders priced in a Fed rate hike.
10/09/2026 16:427 min read
Oil surge, bond slide strengthen case for Fed rate hike
Oil crosses $100, 10-year yields reach 4.90%, and hot PPI reinforces Sept. 16 Fed hike bets.
10/09/2026 13:046 min read
US producer prices rise 5.4% annually, slightly above forecasts
US August PPI came in at 5.4% annually, slightly above the 5.3% forecast, with dollar strengthening on the data.
10/09/2026 12:414 min read
Dollar rises on higher yields ahead of PPI, ECB decision
The dollar strengthened against major currencies as Treasury yields rose ahead of the US PPI report and ECB decision. Markets also monitored geopolitical…
10/09/2026 12:1116 min read
Oil above $100 lifts bond yields as inflation worries intensify
Rising oil prices above $100 push bond yields higher as inflation concerns persist, with central banks facing increasing pressure.
10/09/2026 12:017 min read
Three central banks may hike within eight days; ECB, BOJ and Fed in focus
Markets see high odds the ECB, Bank of Japan and Federal Reserve all raise rates this month, with the Fed's decision hinging on Friday's CPI report.
10/09/2026 11:4211 min read
EUR/USD recovers from Warsh selloff, focuses on ECB rate decision
EUR/USD has erased most losses from Warsh's hawkish speech ahead of the ECB rate decision, with the US CPI also in focus.
10/09/2026 10:3112 min read
Gold holds near $4,400 ahead of US inflation data
Gold held near $4,400 as traders awaited US inflation data that could clarify the Fed's rate path.
10/09/2026 01:1213 min read
Treasury yields at highest since 2023 as oil tops $100, stocks slide, buyback fails
The 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.8%, stocks fell a third day, oil topped $100, and the $6B buyback failed to calm markets.
09/09/2026 22:3814 min read
Bitcoin Daily Chart Signals Golden Cross, but Weekly Data Tempers Hopes
Bitcoin's daily chart shows a golden cross, but weekly moving averages suggest confirmation is still pending.
09/09/2026 17:4117 min read
Treasury's $6B Buyback Fails to Impress Bond Market
The US Treasury's $6 billion bond buyback, triple its usual size, failed to lower yields as the market sold off. Critics called the plan a bluff.
09/09/2026 17:419 min read
Rupee loses intervention lift, realigns with fundamentals
The Indian rupee unwound gains from RBI intervention, with traders eyeing US CPI and oil prices.
09/09/2026 11:2112 min read