Trump Calls for 1% Fed Rate as Warsh Hikes, Warns of More
Trump demanded the Fed cut rates to 1% after Warsh raised them to 3.75-4%, threatening more hikes. Bitcoin and gold reacted.
16/09/2026 22:568 min read
Inflation
Fed votes to hike, signals more tightening ahead
The Fed raised rates by 25bps to 3.75%-4.00% unanimously and projected further hikes, signaling a higher-for-longer path.
16/09/2026 21:219 min read
Warsh describes an economy that looks to be strengthening
Fed's Warsh said the economy looks to be strengthening, inflation remains too high, and the FOMC has not met the confidence bar on underlying inflation.
16/09/2026 18:514 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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