A succession of heat waves and prolonged drought has battered Europe’s water-hungry potato crop, putting the region on course for one of its smallest harvests ever. The resulting scarcity is expected to mean higher prices and shorter fries.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:30
The Fed raised rates while retaining a framework for maintaining ample reserves and the option to buy short-term Treasuries for reserve management. The article argues that a larger balance sheet does not necessarily mean quantitative easing: Bitcoin liquidity depends on how policy reaches markets, not simply on the balance sheet’s size.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:25
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the European Union’s invitation for Canada to become its first associate member, saying they are “stronger together.” U.S. President Donald Trump had previously called the prospect “laughable.”
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CNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:23
Speaking to the European Parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the EU’s ambition to create an associate-membership relationship for Canada, highlighting shared security, economic interests and democratic values. His remarks came amid a worsening Canada-US trade rift, with Donald Trump threatening tariffs or an end to some trade with Europe if the plan proceeds.
The European Union says its partnership initiative with Canada is not directed at the United States. The statement follows Donald Trump’s warning that Washington could impose “very heavy tariffs” if the initiative were judged to have bad intentions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea of Canada becoming an associate member of the EU in a speech, without explaining what that would involve. European newspapers have reacted sceptically.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump called Canada’s bid for EU associate membership a “hostile act.” Trump warned he could stop trading with Europe and impose “very serious tariffs” if the bid succeeds.
Donald Trump threatened “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe after the EU proposed making Canada its first associate member. Calling the idea “laughable” and potentially a “hostile act”, he said the response would depend on whether the move had good or bad intentions. Ursula von der Leyen said the partnership was intended to strengthen the EU, not target anyone.
President Donald Trump said he could impose new tariffs on goods imported from the European Union, or even cut off some trade, if he judged efforts to make Canada a potential associate member of the bloc harmful to the US.
Roberta Metsola told Euronews that the proposed associate membership with Canada would deepen cooperation with like-minded countries and could encourage additional countries to pursue the same path, including Australia and New Zealand.
European People’s Party MEP David McAllister described the EU’s relationship with Canada as “very unique”. He said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen appeared intent on taking it “to the next level” after proposing a tailor-made “associate membership” status for Ottawa.
Donald Trump said the United States could impose very serious tariffs on many European goods or halt trade with Europe if he viewed Canada’s proposal for associate membership in the European Union as a hostile act.
Brussels says Canada’s potential associate membership of the European Union is not directed against anyone, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to give a much-anticipated speech at the European Parliament.
US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it proceeds with a proposal to make Canada its first “associate member,” calling the move potentially “hostile.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing closer EU ties as he seeks to pivot away from the US and is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday.
The European Union’s plan to make Canada an “associate member” has angered Donald Trump. The European Parliament in Strasbourg is filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s much-anticipated speech.
President Trump is unhappy with the Federal Reserve’s rate hike and with the European Union inviting Canada to become an “associate member” of the bloc.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened action against the European Union if it advances European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first associate member.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU’s first “associate member.” Donald Trump has threatened “very serious tariffs” over the plan, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to address Parliament in Strasbourg today.
The US trade war is pushing Canada towards Europe. European companies in defence, aerospace and industrial technology could be among the first to benefit from closer ties.
Trump warned on Wednesday that he would impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he deemed the EU’s intentions unfavourable, while leaving open the possibility of avoiding them if its intentions were not.
President Donald Trump said the United States could stop trading on many items with European countries, or impose very heavy tariffs, if Canada is granted associate-member status in the European Union. He said the response would depend on whether he viewed the move as hostile and on European leaders’ intentions. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would invite Canada to become its first associated member.
The EU has signaled that Canada could become its first associate member. President Donald Trump called the prospect “laughable” and potentially a “hostile act,” threatening serious tariffs, trade restrictions or sanctions against the bloc.
Donald Trump has called the EU’s proposal to make Canada its first associate member “laughable” and a “hostile act,” threatening “very serious tariffs” or an end to trade with Europe. Ursula von der Leyen proposed closer cooperation with Canada on technology, defence and energy, as Ottawa seeks to diversify its ties.
Donald Trump threatened tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to open the bloc to Canada as its first associate member, calling the move a “hostile act.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the 27-member bloc is opening the door to Canada’s associate membership.
US President Donald Trump threatened heavy tariffs against the European Union over its proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,” suggesting the move could be hostile to the US. He also said Washington might cut trade with Europe, as Canada seeks closer ties with the EU amid worsening relations with the US.
Bitwise CIO Hougan revised his outlook for the Clarity Act, noting that Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 in early September even as the legislation’s chances of passing this year declined. He said the crypto bull market could continue without the law.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:19
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Thursday that the European Union should broaden tariffs on Chinese imports to cover hybrid cars, arguing that manufacturing subsidies in China threaten Volkswagen and other domestic automakers.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:05
Europe’s delayed replenishment of natural-gas reserves, alongside near-record prices for diesel and other refined oil products, is adding to the strain on governments seeking to contain public discontent and the rise of the far right.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 10:00
Moeve has started building the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley in Huelva. Its first phase will include 300 MW of electrolysis and require more than €1 billion in investment, with over 8,000 jobs expected during development.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:00
Hong Kong’s property market avoided an immediate blow from the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate increase after HSBC and other major local banks left their prime rates unchanged. Industry insiders warned that another hike could undermine the market’s fragile recovery.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 10:00
U.S. stock index futures surged on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and reaffirmed its focus on taming inflation, easing a long-standing source of market anxiety.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:50
A CGTN survey conducted as the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens found that 90.9% of respondents view the event’s continued hosting as evidence of China’s commitment to high-standard opening up. Around 3,300 companies are attending, while Timor-Leste is participating for the first time as a full ASEAN member and co-host. Some 84.8% see faster AI adoption as a potential new driver of China-ASEAN trade, economic cooperation and industrial upgrading.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:44
Drone attacks have partly shut Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, removing an estimated 4–5 million barrels per day from global supply. With the Strait of Hormuz largely closed and the Red Sea’s southern route hostile, Saudi Arabia is rerouting crude through Gulf terminals, dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman, though exports remain far below pre-crisis levels.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:42
Germany’s renewable-energy developers are entering a shakeout after years of rapid expansion, as worsening project economics push a growing number into financial distress.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:41
The German institute IMK now sees 2026 growth at more than twice its earlier forecast. It attributed the upgrade to unexpectedly robust exports in the first half and additional public spending on defence and infrastructure.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:40
The term “Yak Revolution” refers to Tibetan and Qiang communities’ support for the Red Army across the grasslands of what is now Aba. Today, Hongyuan County’s Maiwa yak industry is an economic pillar, with about 475,000 yaks, 638 family pastures and a livestock market described as the largest in the Sichuan-Gansu-Qinghai region.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:40
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has opened an anti-money laundering investigation into a payment firm.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:31
Bitcoin briefly fell to $75,064.82 before reclaiming $76,000 after the Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%. On-chain data shows weakening realized-cap growth, spot ETF flows, stablecoin supply and corporate purchases, while the $80,500 corporate cost basis may now act as resistance.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:30
Bitcoin’s current drawdown resembles its position before the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike in March 2022, prompting questions about whether a relief rally could come before further losses.
The South African rand strengthened in early Thursday trading, supported by steady commodity prices after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled that further monetary tightening could follow.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:25
Hong Kong unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development on September 16, 2026, placing the Northern Metropolis at its centre. Covering about 30,000 hectares beside Shenzhen, the zone is planned as an integrated platform for housing, commerce, universities, innovation, technology and industry, supported by transport and cross-boundary links to broaden Hong Kong’s economic base.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 09:14
The US central bank raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, with new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defying President Donald Trump's call for lower rates. Consumer banks and bond markets react, while OpenAI discloses new AI misconduct incidents amid growing fears the technology could escape human control.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:08
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, seeking to curb inflation partly driven by fuel prices lifted by the war on Iran. Policymakers unanimously approved a 25-basis-point increase to 3.75-4.00 per cent, while 16 of 18 members foresee another hike this year, risking a deeper divide in China’s economy.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 09:00
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its interest-rate range from 3.5%-3.75% to 3.75%-4%, citing inflation that is too high and has lasted too long. Donald Trump had urged cuts but backed Kevin Warsh after the decision while attacking the board. The article contrasts US imported inflation with China’s weak demand and low inflation, warning that a wider rate gap makes Chinese easing riskier.
Treasury yields moved lower after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, beginning a new hiking cycle.
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates again, with effects that could extend well beyond the United States and put pressure on economies elsewhere.
Asian shares edged higher on Thursday as investors bet the Federal Reserve was finally moving ahead of inflation. Its first rate hike in more than three years helped calm a global bond selloff that had driven long-term yields sharply higher.
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks fell on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate increase in three years and indicated that additional tightening remained possible. The Hang Seng Index was down 0.8 per cent at 24,537.30 by 9.30am, while the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.5 per cent and the CSI 300 dropped 0.2 per cent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the key points from the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise interest rates.
China leads the world in producing solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and batteries. The question is whether finance, rather than technology alone, is the real climate hero.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 09:00
India normally produces more sugar than it consumes, but a supply crisis has reversed that balance, hurting sugarcane farmers and low-income consumers. Retail prices have climbed to as much as 75 rupees per kilogramme in some markets, up from 40 rupees in September 2025, raising fears that Diwali sweets will become more expensive.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 08:46
Shares in German spirits maker Berentzen rose about 22% to a 14-month high after the company confirmed negotiations over a potential takeover offer from New Orleans-based alcohol producer Sazerac.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 08:45
British fashion retailer Debenhams Group said first-half core profit rose 13.9%, supported by its move to a marketplace model and renewed growth at key brands including PrettyLittleThing, boohoo and Karen Millen.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 08:40
The China-Laos Railway transported 3.822 million metric tons of cross-border goods worth 23.38 billion yuan in the first eight months of 2026, according to Kunming Customs. Import and export value increased 31.5% year on year, with notable growth in tropical fruit, machinery and electronics, photovoltaic products and new energy vehicles.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 08:30
Before the US Treasury unexpectedly intervened in Japan’s foreign-exchange market on July 31, markets put the odds of a Bank of Japan rate increase at its September 17-18 meeting below 30 percent. Those expectations have since surged to nearly 100 percent, accompanied by a dramatic shift in bond markets.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 08:30
The 2026 Fortune Global Forum opened Wednesday in Guangzhou under the theme “The New Growth Equation.” Chief economists discussed the global economy and market shifts, while sessions addressed energy transition, life sciences and other strategic sectors. The Fortune Global 500 companies posted record combined revenue of $43.1 trillion and net profits of $3.39 trillion.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 08:27
Gold gained on Thursday as investors assessed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate increase and its indication that additional tightening may be ahead. Oil prices, meanwhile, lost their earlier momentum.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 08:05
Türkiye says the stock market faces no structural risk and promises swift action. The Financial Stability Committee reviewed possible measures to maintain the healthy functioning of financial markets.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 08:02
European stocks opened higher on Thursday despite Wall Street’s decline. The move followed the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase in more than three years and its signal that additional hikes may be ahead, while the US dollar climbed to a seven-week peak.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 07:55
Bearish sentiment toward most emerging Asian currencies intensified, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as investors faced the combined pressures of escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising U.S. Treasury yields.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 07:45
China is gradually unwinding its holdings of US Treasuries, which have fallen to their lowest level since 2008 as the rift between the world’s two largest economies deepens.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 07:43
Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said there is enormous potential in synchronizing the development of international transport corridors across the EAEU and SCO. He identified integrated information infrastructure, common electronic trade-document standards, freight-data exchanges and shared digital platforms as priorities.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 07:40
Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov said that about 98% of Russia’s trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries, worth more than $400 billion in 2025, was settled in national currencies. He said Moscow is actively pursuing the shift.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 07:27
U.S. diesel prices have reached a record, potentially feeding into consumer-price inflation and reinforcing expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The central bank appears determined to keep raising rates despite an oil supply shock.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 07:27
China’s Ministry of Commerce says Chinese and US economic and trade teams remain in close communication on issues including tariff cuts. Spokesperson He Yadong said consultations are under way on a reciprocal tariff-reduction framework covering $30 billion in products from each side, with further developments to be announced in due course.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 07:25
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan for economic and social development calls for broader equity markets, deeper offshore yuan business and expanded gold trading. The blueprint, unveiled by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu with his 2026 policy address, aims to reinforce the city’s position as Asia’s leading financial centre and narrow the gap with London.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 07:00
China’s National Energy Administration and the International Energy Agency have agreed on a three-year plan to deepen energy cooperation. NEA Administrator Wang Hongzhi and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol discussed international energy developments in Beijing, with both sides highlighting closer collaboration and sustainable energy development. China also plans to invest 5 trillion yuan in the power grid over the next five years.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 06:57
Russia’s MOEX and RTS indices fell 1.04% each when the Moscow Exchange’s main session opened on Thursday, reaching 2,261.05 and 846.19 points. The yuan also gained against the ruble compared with the previous close.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 06:47
Sun Guangqing’s prefabricated-home factory opened in China in 2022, as the property sector entered a prolonged crisis and just months before Beijing lifted pandemic curbs. Those developments crippled its two main sources of demand, pushing the factory toward exports.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 06:40
Two-year Treasury yields are rising as bond traders gain confidence that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will follow through on his pledge to curb inflation. Inflation has remained above policymakers’ target for five years, strengthening bets on further Fed increases.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 06:30
Income-tax cuts and pension bonuses offer some relief amid inflation and clawback measures, but experts warn that global conditions could still worsen Portugal’s situation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 06:06
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund is considering raising its holdings of gold and other precious metals as the government seeks to develop the city into a gold-trading hub. HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue said the fund would continue to invest mainly in US-dollar assets to support the Hong Kong dollar’s peg.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 06:00
Guangzhou’s imports and exports with ASEAN reached 146.4 billion yuan, or about $20.5 billion, in the first eight months of 2026, up 6.6% year on year, customs data showed. Nansha Port also exported more cars and imported fresh fruit from ASEAN, while Chinese companies expanded production networks in the region.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 05:55
The US House has passed legislation allowing Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. India, a major Russian crude customer, could face higher costs if it switches suppliers, while the threat may also affect Indian exports to the US, the rupee, refinery margins and the trade balance.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 05:33
Sweden-based Volvo Cars plans to introduce 13 models by 2030 as it expands its lineup and seeks to revive sales. The automaker announced the plan ahead of an investor day in Stockholm on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 05:30
A clearer reaction function can serve as an effective substitute for forward guidance.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 05:30
The European Union has asked China to voluntarily limit hybrid-car exports, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, as part of efforts to avoid a trade war.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 05:25
The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, even as U.K. inflation reaches 3.1% and energy costs continue to add pressure to prices.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 05:20
Volkswagen’s sweeping restructuring appears likely to bring an end to its struggling Spanish marque Seat. Experts foresee broad consolidation across the auto industry, potentially making Seat the first major car brand to fall victim to the rise of Chinese automakers.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 05:10
Traders are valuing Anthropic at more than $2 trillion in pre-IPO markets, over twice its valuation in the company’s last private funding round. Investors are awaiting the public release of its S-1 filing, which could pave the way for the largest flotation in history.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 05:00
Hong Kong plans to adjust listing rules to attract IPOs from mainland Chinese space companies as activity grows in line with Beijing’s priorities. SpaceX’s blockbuster June listing has added momentum, potentially intensifying competition between Hong Kong’s exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, which currently attracts most such applications.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 05:00
Bitcoin traded above $76,000 and major tokens rose after the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike since 2023. With the Fed projecting limited further tightening, Zcash gained 23%, while Paradigm’s Matt Huang discussed its role as a privacy complement to bitcoin.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 04:47
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened Thursday in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. More than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions are attending. Timor-Leste is a co-organizer for the first time, bringing all 11 ASEAN members together in Nanning after the bloc’s expansion. The China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit also opened.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 04:20
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo opened in Nanning with more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions. The event highlights the upgraded CAFTA 3.0 framework, artificial intelligence and the newly opened Pinglu Canal as avenues for trade, supply-chain and regional cooperation.
Goldman Sachs says the Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, highlighting the central bank’s own hawkish near-term rate projections.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 04:17
The Federal Reserve’s rate increase and elevated oil prices are weakening Asian currencies, adding pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten monetary policy to support the yen.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 04:15
The owners of European cinema chain Vue are considering a London listing, seeking to capitalise on a blockbuster summer in a deal valued at £1.5bn.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 04:00
Extreme weather has wiped out about 3.1mn tonnes of potatoes in Europe, worth up to €620mn, triggering shortages.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 04:00
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has argued that policymakers should talk far less. On Wednesday, he put that view into practice by holding the shortest press conference ever recorded for a Fed chair after a regularly scheduled policy meeting.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 04:00
New Zealand’s economy expanded more slowly in the second quarter than in the previous quarter as the Middle East crisis weakened confidence. Growth nevertheless slightly exceeded expectations, potentially easing central bank concerns about downside risks to the economy.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 03:30
The 28th China Ice Cream and Frozen Food Industry Expo opened at Tianjin’s Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together 560 companies. The three-day event spans more than 50,000 square meters, features over 10,000 products and services, and is expected to attract more than 60,000 buyers and visitors from over 120 countries and regions.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 03:25
The yen has strengthened quickly over the past two weeks, but remains historically weak. Japan’s corporate leaders are sounding the alarm, and even companies earning dollars are expressing concern.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 03:19
The dollar held near a seven-week peak on Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled that more increases could come in the months ahead. Investors were awaiting monetary-policy decisions from the Bank of England later in the day and the Bank of Japan on Friday.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-17 03:10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bank of Japan is confronting what may be its most difficult decision in decades.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 02:44
Oil prices dropped in early Thursday trading, extending the previous session’s decline, after reports that Saudi Arabia would offer additional crude cargoes through Oman eased concerns about disruptions to Middle East supplies.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-17 02:20
Oil prices continued to decline after Saudi Arabia reportedly offered ship-to-ship crude transfers following a pipeline hit. Additional Saudi supplies eased concerns about disruptions to the kingdom’s exports.
The Pinglu Canal has officially opened to navigation, with vessels carrying bauxite and limestone beginning operations on the new route. The 134.2-kilometer canal links Beibu Gulf Port with the Xijiang River basin, enables inland and seagoing vessels to use the corridor, and is expected to reduce transport costs while improving access from southwest China to ASEAN markets.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 02:09
China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, providing its landlocked southwest with a faster route to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in ASEAN, the country’s largest trading partner.
China opened the 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal in Guangxi, linking the Xijin Reservoir with Qinzhou Port and giving southwestern inland areas a shorter route to the coast and overseas markets. The waterway is expected to cut logistics costs and save more than 5 billion yuan annually while supporting further opening-up in western China and trade with Southeast Asia.
After waiting three years to raise interest rates, the Federal Reserve may not wait nearly as long before hiking again.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:21
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.
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.
Live coverage follows the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and Warsh’s news conference.
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.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Trump administration is temporarily relaxing hours-of-service rules for truck drivers carrying gasoline and diesel, pointing to concerns about supply and costs.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:20
The Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, but investors are looking for signs that soaring energy prices could push it to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve, which raised borrowing costs a day earlier.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:10
Gold prices recovered after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates, with analysts and investment banks retaining a positive long-term view of the metal amid structural challenges facing the US economy. Spot gold was at US$4,288 an ounce in Asian trading on Thursday after falling as much as 2.7 per cent to US$4,234.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 01:08
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