EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD, USDCAD reach key technical levels after Fed hike
The dollar strengthened after the Fed hike, pushing EURUSD and GBPUSD lower while USDJPY and USDCAD rose to key technical levels.
16/09/2026 19:1117 min read
Macro Rates
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
Fed announcement strengthens dollar, lifts short-term yields
The Fed decision strengthened the dollar and lifted short-term Treasury yields; the Dow turned negative but technology stocks held their gains.
16/09/2026 18:3111 min read
Fed Raises Rates to 4%, 16 Policymakers Expect Further Increase
Fed hikes rate to 4%; 16 of 18 officials see further increase. Bitcoin spiked then fell, gold sold off after the decision.
16/09/2026 18:268 min read
Fed raises benchmark rate for the first time in three years
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points for the first time in three years, as expected. The decision was unanimous.
16/09/2026 18:219 min read
Fed's Updated Dot Plot Points to Additional 2026 Rate Hike as Growth Firms
The Fed raised rates by 25 bps to 3.75%-4.00%, with the dot plot signaling one more 2026 hike.
16/09/2026 18:1219 min read
Federal Reserve Board's September 2026 Statement in Full
The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75-4%, citing resilient spending and strong productivity, aiming for price stability.
16/09/2026 18:114 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
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
AUDUSD holds key support ahead of FOMC: what buyers and sellers need to see
AUDUSD holds above 0.7117 support ahead of the FOMC, with buyers eyeing 0.71492 and sellers needing a sustained break below.
16/09/2026 14:2110 min read
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
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