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
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
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
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
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
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
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