European markets steady, oil and yields slip before Fed decision
European markets steady before Fed decision, with oil and bond yields easing.
16/09/2026 11:516 min read
Macro Rates
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
S&P 500 hits pain point as oil tops $100; hawkish Fed could worsen slide
The S&P 500 has reached a pain point with oil above $100, and a hawkish Fed could worsen losses.
16/09/2026 11:119 min read
Bitcoin faces further downside risk after Clarity Act failure, ahead of FOMC decision
Bitcoin fell below $75,500 after the Clarity Act vote failed, with the FOMC decision now in focus.
16/09/2026 10:4113 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
European stocks bounce as oil and Treasury yields slide before Fed decision
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as oil prices eased and bond yields retreated, providing a respite ahead of the Fed's rate decision.
16/09/2026 07:226 min read
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
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
Lennar earnings offer a window into US housing under 5% yield pressure
Lennar's Q3 earnings, due after the close on 16 September, may show how higher rates are hitting US housing and the broader economy.
16/09/2026 03:4414 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