Checked AI agent stats reveal adoption figures vary widely by what is counted
A source-checked analysis traces 75 AI agent statistics back to original reports, showing adoption figures vary by what is measured.
16/09/2026 09:2611 min read
Macro News
Inflation, employment, growth data and central bank decisions, and how they reprice risk across markets.
Von der Leyen proposes Canada as first EU 'associate member'
EU chief von der Leyen proposed Canada become the first 'associate member' of the EU, backing Carney's security and economic alliance pitch.
16/09/2026 08:517 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
UK inflation rises above 3% in August, core rate steady
UK headline CPI rose to 3.1% in August, while core inflation held steady at 2.6%, in line with forecasts.
16/09/2026 06:216 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
US Poverty Rate Dipped to 10.2% in 2025 Amid Record Income Levels
US poverty fell to 10.2% in 2025 and median income hit a record $87,460, though inflation has since accelerated.
16/09/2026 05:119 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
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
Phelan: Rate Hike Today Would Be a Mistake for the Fed
White House adviser Christopher Phelan says a Fed rate hike today would be a mistake, citing cooling inflation over the past three months.
16/09/2026 02:268 min read
China central bank chief signals pivot from loan targets to rates, debt stability
PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng's Qiushi article signals a shift to price-based tools from loan targets, aiming to stabilise debt.
16/09/2026 02:2116 min read