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Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises rates in step with Fed

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority raised its base rate for the overnight discount window by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, matching a rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:50

Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises rates in step with Fed
Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises rates in step with Fed
  • Hong Kong Follows Fed With First Rate Hike in Over Three Years
    Hong Kong Follows Fed With First Rate Hike in Over Three Years

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority followed the US Federal Reserve in raising interest rates for the first time since 2023. The move could threaten a property recovery that began last year.

    Hong Konginterest ratesproperty market

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:30Original
  • HKMA raises base rate by a quarter point to 4.25%, first increase since 2023
    HKMA raises base rate by a quarter point to 4.25%, first increase since 2023

    Hong Kong’s de facto central bank raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 4.25% on Thursday, hours after the US Federal Reserve lifted its federal funds target range to 3.75%–4% to contain inflation amid conflict in the Middle East. It was Hong Kong’s first rate increase since 2023.

    Hong Konginterest ratesFederal Reserveinflation

    SSouth China Morning Post★★★☆☆2026-09-16 23:03Original

ECB opens merchant applications for controlled 2027 digital euro pilot

The European Central Bank is inviting online merchants to apply for a controlled digital euro pilot, with applications due by 17:00 CET on Oct. 27. The 12-month operational phase is expected to start in the second half of 2027, but the beta will not be legal tender or enter public circulation.

Macro & central banksMarketsBanking & financeEuropean Central Bankdigital europayment pilot

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:20

ECB opens merchant applications for controlled 2027 digital euro pilot
ECB opens merchant applications for controlled 2027 digital euro pilot

Fed officials unanimously raise key rate by a quarter point for first time in more than three years

Members of the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted to lift the Fed’s key overnight bank lending rate by a quarter point, seeking to bring inflation down. It was their first unanimous rate hike in more than three years.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflation

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:02

Fed officials unanimously raise key rate by a quarter point for first time in more than three years
  • US Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023 as inflation stays sticky
    US Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023 as inflation stays sticky

    The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, its first increase since July 2023, citing persistently elevated inflation. The decision passed unanimously, 12-0. Analysts viewed the hawkish move as leaving another hike possible before year-end, while Chair Kevin Warsh avoided committing to a prolonged tightening cycle and defended Fed independence amid Donald Trump's calls for cuts.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationmonetary policy

    CCGTN★★★★☆2026-09-16 22:58Original
  • US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike
    US Federal Reserve defies Trump with interest rate hike

    The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years in an effort to reduce high inflation. The decision could set up a confrontation between Chair Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly urged the central bank to cut rates. The programme also covers France extending fuel subsidies and Hong Kong aligning with Beijing’s economic vision.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationDonald Trump

    FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-16 21:38Original
  • US interest rates raised for first time in three years
    US interest rates raised for first time in three years

    The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75%, its first increase in more than three years. Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation had been too high for too long, while President Donald Trump called for rates of 1% or less.

    US interest ratesFederal ReserveinflationDonald Trump

    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-09-16 21:02Original
  • Trump demands 1% or lower interest rate after first Fed hike since 2023
    Trump demands 1% or lower interest rate after first Fed hike since 2023

    President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to 1% or less, just hours after the central bank announced its first rate increase since 2023.

    Donald TrumpFederal Reserveinterest rates

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:51Original
  • Bitcoin, ether swing after unanimous quarter-point Fed rate hike as Warsh takes aim at inflation
    Bitcoin, ether swing after unanimous quarter-point Fed rate hike as Warsh takes aim at inflation

    Bitcoin and ether whipsawed after the Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first hike in more than three years. Warsh focused on inflation.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesBitcoinEther

    TThe Block★★★★☆2026-09-16 20:02Original
  • Trump demands lower rates after Fed hikes to tackle ‘too high’ US inflation
    Trump demands lower rates after Fed hikes to tackle ‘too high’ US inflation

    Donald Trump is demanding lower interest rates after the Federal Reserve raised them to address inflation he considers too high in the United States. Trump has repeatedly clashed with the Fed over its rate policy and called for borrowing costs of 1% or less.

    Donald TrumpFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflation

    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-16 20:00Original
  • U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time in 3 years

    The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, saying the move was intended to help return inflation to its 2 per cent target. It was the first policy shift by the new Fed chief, who took office in late May after being selected by Trump amid expectations he would cut rates.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflation

    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-09-16 19:00Original
  • Key Takeaways From Fed Decision to Raise Interest Rates
    Key Takeaways From Fed Decision to Raise Interest Rates

    These are the key points from the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesmonetary policy

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:20Original

Exxon advances talks to return to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, sources say

ExxonMobil is negotiating a return to Venezuela and has expressed interest in the large Petromonagas heavy-oil project in the Orinoco Belt, where it previously held a stake, as well as parts of the neighboring Carabobo block, according to people familiar with the talks.

Energy & commoditiesExxonMobilVenezuelaOrinoco Belt

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 00:00

Exxon advances talks to return to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, sources say
Exxon advances talks to return to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, sources say

US rate increase should have only short-term impact on Hong Kong stocks: CICC

China International Capital Corporation says renewed US monetary tightening could increase volatility in Hong Kong stocks, but the effect should be brief unless the Federal Reserve begins a sustained rate-hike cycle. CICC strategist Liu Gang said a Fed increase would not necessarily mean losses, as monetary conditions are only one of several market drivers.

Macro & central banksMarketsHong Kong stocksUS interest ratesFederal ReserveCICC

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 00:00

US rate increase should have only short-term impact on Hong Kong stocks: CICC
US rate increase should have only short-term impact on Hong Kong stocks: CICC

MMG hit with EU antitrust warning over nickel deal with Anglo American

The EU issued an antitrust warning on Wednesday over MMG’s proposed purchase of Anglo American’s Brazilian nickel business. Regulators said the Hong Kong-listed mining and metals company could divert supply away from Europe, harming European stainless steel producers.

Companies & industryEUantitrustnickelMMG

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 23:45

MMG hit with EU antitrust warning over nickel deal with Anglo American
MMG hit with EU antitrust warning over nickel deal with Anglo American

Stocks pull back after Fed raises rates and points to another hike this year

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday and signaled that borrowing costs could rise further in the coming months. The unanimous decision, joined by new Fed chief Kevin Warsh, effectively acknowledged that the Trump administration has so far failed to bring inflation under control.

Macro & central banksMarketsFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflationstocks

RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 23:40

Stocks pull back after Fed raises rates and points to another hike this year
Stocks pull back after Fed raises rates and points to another hike this year
  • US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy
    US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy

    The US Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75–4 percent, its first increase in more than three years. The move comes weeks before the US midterm elections as inflation remains elevated, fueled in part by soaring fuel prices amid the US-Iran war. Officials project one more increase this year.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationUS economy

    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:03Original
  • Live Coverage of Fed Rate Decision and Warsh News Conference
    Live Coverage of Fed Rate Decision and Warsh News Conference

    Live coverage follows the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and Warsh’s news conference.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesKevin Warsh

    BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:45Original
  • Trump wants lower rates. His new Fed chair is poised to raise them
    Trump wants lower rates. His new Fed chair is poised to raise them

    The Federal Reserve is navigating a confusing economic moment, but rates now appear set to move higher, potentially beginning Wednesday. That puts Donald Trump’s demand for lower borrowing costs at odds with the direction expected from Kevin Warsh.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesDonald TrumpKevin Warsh

    CCNN★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:00Original

What do higher rates mean for borrowers and savers?

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, marking its first increase in more than three years. The move raises questions about how borrowers’ and savers’ finances will be affected.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesborrowerssavers

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 23:30

What do higher rates mean for borrowers and savers?
What do higher rates mean for borrowers and savers?

Warsh says US economy has strengthened, inflation is the problem

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the U.S. economy has strengthened since policymakers met in June, with the labor market essentially at full employment. He said inflation trends, however, have shown little improvement.

Macro & central banksUS economyFederal Reserveinflation

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 23:25

Warsh says US economy has strengthened, inflation is the problem
Warsh says US economy has strengthened, inflation is the problem

Fed raises interest rates to combat inflation

The Federal Reserve chair appointed by President Trump raised interest rates to fight inflation. Trump said he has confidence in Kevin Warsh and wants him to remain independent.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflation

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 23:16

Fed raises interest rates to combat inflation
Fed raises interest rates to combat inflation
  • Fed forecasts one more rate hike before year-end
    Fed forecasts one more rate hike before year-end

    Federal Reserve officials project another interest-rate increase later this year after Wednesday’s hike, followed by a steady policy in 2027, according to quarterly forecasts released after the latest meeting.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesmonetary policy

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:30Original
  • US Fed raises key rate for first time in three years
    US Fed raises key rate for first time in three years

    The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, seeking to tackle stubbornly high inflation in the world’s largest economy. The move is likely to anger President Donald Trump, who has called for lower rates.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationUS economy

    DDW★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:24Original
  • Fed approves interest rate hike, signals one more to come this year
    Fed approves interest rate hike, signals one more to come this year

    The Federal Reserve approved its first interest-rate increase in more than three years on Wednesday and indicated that another hike could follow before the end of the year.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesUS economy

    CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-16 18:04Original
  • Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023
    Fed raises rates by 25 basis points in first hike since July 2023

    The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.0%, marking its first rate hike since July 2023. The widely expected move was in line with market expectations.

    Federal Reserverate hikeinterest ratesUS economy

    CCoinDesk★★★★☆2026-09-16 17:54Original

IMF downgrades Australian growth forecast amid fears of further rate hike

The IMF cut its forecast for Australia’s real GDP growth in 2027 by 0.1 percentage points to 1.6%, warning that higher global energy prices could intensify inflation and prompt the Reserve Bank to raise rates again. It also urged federal and state governments to restrain spending to contain debt and price pressures.

Macro & central banksAustralia economyIMFinterest ratesinflation

TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 23:00

IMF downgrades Australian growth forecast amid fears of further rate hike
IMF downgrades Australian growth forecast amid fears of further rate hike

Bitcoin Faces ‘Double Whammy’ After Bill Rejection, Rate Hike

The Clarity Act was expected to provide a fresh catalyst for the battered crypto market, with supporters hoping Washington would offer a rescue. That breakthrough failed to arrive, leaving the industry confronting several headwinds at once.

Macro & central banksCryptoBitcoincryptocurrencyinterest ratesUS legislation

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 22:30

Bitcoin Faces ‘Double Whammy’ After Bill Rejection, Rate Hike
Bitcoin Faces ‘Double Whammy’ After Bill Rejection, Rate Hike

Bitcoin miners sign $100 billion in AI deals, but little revenue has arrived

Bitcoin miners have signed more than $100 billion in AI contracts while producing only about $1.1 billion in annualized revenue. CoinShares says over 4 gigawatts of AI and HPC capacity is contracted, but roughly 550 megawatts is billing. Investors are rewarding the pivot because grid-connected power has become scarce, despite costly retrofits and the loss of some mining operations.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCryptoCompanies & industryTech & AIBitcoin miningartificial intelligencedata centerspower infrastructure

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 22:10

Bitcoin miners sign $100 billion in AI deals, but little revenue has arrived
Bitcoin miners sign $100 billion in AI deals, but little revenue has arrived

Warsh says Fed focus will remain on inflation as underlying trends show no meaningful improvement

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said on Wednesday that controlling inflation would remain the U.S. central bank’s predominant focus after it raised interest rates. He added that underlying trends had not meaningfully improved.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflation

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 21:05

Warsh says Fed focus will remain on inflation as underlying trends show no meaningful improvement
Warsh says Fed focus will remain on inflation as underlying trends show no meaningful improvement

XRP plunges after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory edge faces a new test

XRP dropped more than 8% after the US Senate failed, by a 49-50 vote, to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Ripple said the setback does not change XRP’s existing digital-commodity treatment or its commercial expansion, but acknowledged that the regulatory protection is less durable than legislation.

CryptoBanking & financeXRPRipplecrypto regulationUS Senate

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 20:30

XRP plunges after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory edge faces a new test
XRP plunges after CLARITY vote as Ripple’s regulatory edge faces a new test

US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment

Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, secured an $85 million loan from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation for a battery storage project, its biggest wartime transaction. The financing will help expand storage and stabilize the grid as Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s energy facilities, while DTEK says the deal could encourage more foreign investment.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industryUkraineDTEKUS investmentbattery storage

TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 19:37

US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment
US makes major wartime bet on Ukraine’s largest private energy company with $85 million investment

Bitcoin’s Fed move could run straight into a $6.3 billion IBIT options wall

The Fed’s rate decision on Wednesday will come just two days before about 1.47 million options tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF expire. With roughly $6.28 billion in gross underlying share value concentrated around the busiest $40–$45 strikes, traders will test whether a macro-driven Bitcoin move can overcome expiry-related positioning. Bitcoin was near $76,000 ahead of the decision.

Macro & central banksMarketsCryptoBitcoinFederal ReserveIBIT optionsmarket volatility

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 18:40

Bitcoin’s Fed move could run straight into a $6.3 billion IBIT options wall
Bitcoin’s Fed move could run straight into a $6.3 billion IBIT options wall

Iran war could add $8.5 billion to Spanish industry's energy costs this year, lobby group says

Higher energy prices caused by the Iran war could add nearly €7.4 billion ($8.5 billion) to the costs faced by Spanish manufacturers through the end of 2026, an industry lobby group said on Wednesday.

Energy & commoditiesCompanies & industryIran warSpainenergy costs

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:10

Iran war could add $8.5 billion to Spanish industry's energy costs this year, lobby group says
Iran war could add $8.5 billion to Spanish industry's energy costs this year, lobby group says

‘Go time’: SEC, CFTC prepare to push crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls in Senate

The SEC and CFTC are preparing to advance cryptocurrency rules as the Clarity Act stalls in the Senate. CFTC Chair Mike Selig said his agency is “locked in and ready to ship its rules for the new frontier of finance.”

CryptoBanking & financecryptocurrencycrypto regulationU.S. Senate

TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:06

‘Go time’: SEC, CFTC prepare to push crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls in Senate
‘Go time’: SEC, CFTC prepare to push crypto rules as Clarity Act stalls in Senate

France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has asked ministers to keep targeted support in place through the end of the year for sectors hit hard by fuel price surges linked to the Iran war. His office said the measure is intended to protect economic activity, jobs and growth while giving companies visibility.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesFrancefuel aidenergy priceseconomy

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 18:05

France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year
France to extend targeted fuel aid measures until end of year

Robinhood engineers face up to 30 years over alleged Hyperliquid insider trading

Federal prosecutors charged Robinhood engineers Hefu Chai and Huaisong “Jerry” Xiang with allegedly using confidential token-listing information to trade perpetual futures on Hyperliquid. Prosecutors say each earned more than $50,000. They face commodities-fraud and wire-fraud counts carrying statutory maximums of 10 and 20 years.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:40

Robinhood engineers face up to 30 years over alleged Hyperliquid insider trading
Robinhood engineers face up to 30 years over alleged Hyperliquid insider trading

Trump oil ally Harold Hamm to invest in Venezuela

Continental Resources founder Harold Hamm is set to invest in Venezuela, marking the latest move by a western oil producer into the country after the US military seized power from President Nicolás Maduro.

MarketsEnergy & commoditiesVenezuelaoil investmentContinental Resources

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:39

Trump oil ally Harold Hamm to invest in Venezuela

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations

The Celsius estate is suing BitMEX for $495 million, seeking to recover 6,360 BTC lost in the Covid-era market crash. The disputed position was a leveraged long, an awkward fit with the lender’s marketing as delta-neutral.

CryptoCelsiusBitMEXBitcoinlawsuit

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 17:34

Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations
Celsius sues BitMEX for $495 million over 2020 crash liquidations

House panel advances first federal crypto tax framework after Senate Clarity Act stumble

The House Ways and Means Committee voted to advance legislation establishing a federal framework for crypto taxation, sending it to the full House for consideration. The move came one day after the Senate’s Clarity Act stumbled.

Macro & central banksCryptocryptocurrencytax legislationUS Congress

TThe BlockOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:29

House panel advances first federal crypto tax framework after Senate Clarity Act stumble
House panel advances first federal crypto tax framework after Senate Clarity Act stumble

India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climb

India, the world’s biggest importer of vegetable oils, is considering lowering import taxes on the commodities to curb food inflation, according to two government and two industry sources. The move is being weighed as the peak-demand festival season begins.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesTrade & sanctionsIndiavegetable oilsimport taxesfood inflation

RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 17:10

India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climb
India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climb

Aave founder pitches an ‘Uber path’ for DeFi after Clarity Act fails Senate vote

Aave founder Stani Kulechov said decentralized finance could follow an “Uber path” if U.S. crypto legislation stalls. He made the comments to The Starting Block after the Clarity Act failed a Senate vote.

CryptoAaveDeFiUS crypto legislation

TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 17:08

Aave founder pitches an ‘Uber path’ for DeFi after Clarity Act fails Senate vote
Aave founder pitches an ‘Uber path’ for DeFi after Clarity Act fails Senate vote

‘Science fiction’: Transport companies, the backbone of the economy, sound the alarm over fuel prices

Diesel, the fuel used to power trucks and trains, reached an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday, prompting transport companies to raise the alarm over fuel costs.

Macro & central banksEnergy & commoditiesCompanies & industrydiesel pricestransportationeconomy

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:57

‘Science fiction’: Transport companies, the backbone of the economy, sound the alarm over fuel prices
‘Science fiction’: Transport companies, the backbone of the economy, sound the alarm over fuel prices

Russian stocks close lower on Wednesday

Russian stocks ended Wednesday lower, with the ruble-denominated MOEX Index down 2.03% at 2,289.73 points and the dollar-denominated RTS Index falling 1.95% to 856.94. The yuan gained 1 kopeck against the ruble to 12.57 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:48

Russian stocks close lower on Wednesday

Turkish stocks slide in ‘fund run’ as investors withdraw $1bn

Turkish stocks fell as investors pulled out $1bn. Index provider MSCI raised the possibility of moving Turkey from emerging-market to frontier-market status, amid accusations that fund managers engaged in “co-ordinated trading”.

MarketsTurkish stocksMSCIcapital outflows

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 16:39

Turkish stocks slide in ‘fund run’ as investors withdraw $1bn

Underlying inflation in 5-6% range in August, Bank of Russia says

Underlying inflation in Russia stood at 5-6% in August, the Bank of Russia said, citing significant secondary and indirect effects from fuel-market conditions and a stronger impact from the exchange rate as the ruble weakened. Consumer prices fell 0.08% that month, while annual inflation rose 0.35 percentage points to 6.33%.

Macro & central banksRussiainflationBank of Russia

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 16:37

Underlying inflation in 5-6% range in August, Bank of Russia says

Solana Treasury Giant DeFi Development Opens $300M CHAD Offering With Initial 13% Dividend

Solana treasury company DeFi Development Corp. opened an at-the-market program for up to 30 million CHAD preferred shares, representing up to $300 million in stated amount. CHAD’s initial dividend accrues at 13% annually, though proceeds depend on actual sales and market prices, and the rate can change. Part of the net proceeds may be used to buy SOL.

MarketsCryptoDeFi DevelopmentSolanaCHAD preferred sharescrypto financing

CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:35

Solana Treasury Giant DeFi Development Opens $300M CHAD Offering With Initial 13% Dividend
Solana Treasury Giant DeFi Development Opens $300M CHAD Offering With Initial 13% Dividend

Traders expect Fed to raise interest rates for first time in three years

Traders expect the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates for the first time in three years. Kevin Warsh is under pressure to bring stubbornly high inflation under control, a move that could anger Donald Trump just weeks before the US midterm elections.

Macro & central banksFederal Reserveinterest ratesinflationUS economy

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 16:32

Traders expect Fed to raise interest rates for first time in three years
  • Bond market woes likely a factor for Fed, but intervention seen as unlikely
    Bond market woes likely a factor for Fed, but intervention seen as unlikely

    Surging U.S. government bond yields are driving up credit costs across the economy and could shape Federal Reserve deliberations on monetary policy. Analysts nevertheless expect the central bank to resist any explicit request from the Trump administration to bail out the market.

    Federal Reservebond marketinterest ratesTrump administration

    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-16 12:15Original
  • Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know
    Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know

    With inflation and consumer prices rising, Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting is being closely watched for signals about interest rates in the present and future. The Fed is expected to raise rates for the first time since 2023 and the first time under newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationeconomy

    NNBC News★★★★☆2026-09-16 11:32Original
  • Warsh's words may matter more than the anticipated Fed rate hike
    Warsh's words may matter more than the anticipated Fed rate hike

    The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023, as persistent inflation and rising borrowing costs worldwide drive the move. That will intensify scrutiny of how Kevin Warsh characterizes the first monetary-policy change under his watch.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflation

    RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-16 11:00Original
  • Bitcoin traders brace for Fed hike, but a surprise hold could pose bigger risk
    Bitcoin traders brace for Fed hike, but a surprise hold could pose bigger risk

    Bitcoin is hovering near $80,000 as traders build stablecoin positions that could flow back into the market once uncertainty around the Federal Reserve clears. A surprise decision to hold rates could present a greater risk.

    BitcoinFederal Reserveinterest ratesstablecoins

    CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 11:00Original
  • Global stocks rise ahead of Fed interest rate decision
    Global stocks rise ahead of Fed interest rate decision

    Global shares are rising as investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with expectations for a rate hike running high. U.S. stock futures have edged upward.

    global stocksFederal Reserveinterest rates

    TThe Associated Press★★★★☆2026-09-16 10:30Original
  • Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates for first time since 2023
    Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates for first time since 2023

    The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023. The consequential move comes less than two months before the midterm elections.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesUS economy

    AABC News★★★★☆2026-09-16 09:08Original
  • 10-year Treasury yield hovers above 5% as investors await Fed decision
    10-year Treasury yield hovers above 5% as investors await Fed decision

    The 10-year Treasury yield is hovering above 5% as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision. The Fed is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesTreasury yields

    CCNBC★★★☆☆2026-09-16 08:58Original
  • Fed expected to raise rates despite Trump’s calls for a cut

    The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years, despite Donald Trump’s calls for a cut. Persistent inflation is testing Chair Kevin Warsh’s commitment to price stability.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationDonald Trump

    Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-16 05:40Original
  • Fed Seen Hiking Rates in Defiance of Trump: Decision-Day Guide
    Fed Seen Hiking Rates in Defiance of Trump: Decision-Day Guide

    The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023. Policymakers have grown less confident that inflation will cool enough without at least some push from the central bank.

    Federal Reserveinterest ratesinflationDonald Trump

    BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-09-16 03:15Original

U.S. House tax committee advances crypto tax bill

The U.S. House tax committee advanced the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, which would ease complicated tax burdens on everyday cryptocurrency use. The bill faced some pushback because of Donald Trump’s ties to the industry.

Macro & central banksCryptoU.S. Housecryptocurrencytax policy

CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 16:21

U.S. House tax committee advances crypto tax bill
U.S. House tax committee advances crypto tax bill

US oil inventories fall by 0.6 million barrels in a week, Department of Energy says

US commercial oil inventories declined by 0.6 million barrels over the week to 423.4 million barrels as of September 11, the Department of Energy reported. Stocks were 5% below the five-year seasonal average. November Brent futures fell 1.68% to $106.92 per barrel, while October WTI futures dropped 2.25% to $103.34.

Energy & commoditiesUnited Statesoil inventoriesDepartment of Energyoil prices

TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:15

US oil inventories fall by 0.6 million barrels in a week, Department of Energy says

EXCLUSIVE: Unilever won't discuss blanket two-year global worker guarantee in McCormick deal, IUF says

Unilever is refusing to discuss the IUF’s demand that a two-year employment guarantee agreed with European workers under its planned food business merger with McCormick be extended to all employees worldwide, the union body said in a memo seen by Reuters.

Companies & industryUnileverMcCormickemployment guaranteelabor unions

RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:10

EXCLUSIVE: Unilever won't discuss blanket two-year global worker guarantee in McCormick deal, IUF says
EXCLUSIVE: Unilever won't discuss blanket two-year global worker guarantee in McCormick deal, IUF says

France: TotalEnergies’ cut-price fuel sparks controversy among rivals

TotalEnergies service stations are accused of distorting competition by advertising France’s lowest fuel prices. Supermarkets that typically sell fuel at a loss to attract customers, as well as independent stations, are furious.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-16 16:00

France: TotalEnergies’ cut-price fuel sparks controversy among rivals
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