Ueda faces questions after two dissenters on BOJ rate hike to 1.25%
The BOJ's rate hike to 1.25% was accompanied by two dissenting votes, putting Governor Ueda's press conference in focus.
18/09/2026 05:418 min read
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Nostra Exploit Pushes September Crypto Losses Past $326M
Nostra halted its money market after an oracle manipulation allowed a $3.5M loan. September crypto losses now exceed $326M.
18/09/2026 05:299 min read
UK's BoE Holds at 3.75% as Fed Lifts to 4% – Comparing the Rationales
The Bank of England kept its rate at 3.75% as the Fed raised to 4%, with the BoE arguing that energy-led inflation requires different tools.
18/09/2026 05:287 min read
BOJ hike to 1.25% pushes USD/JPY above 157 as dissents loom
BOJ rate hike to 1.25% fails to boost yen; USD/JPY climbs above 157 as split vote raises questions about future tightening.
18/09/2026 05:127 min read
Schwab's Sonders: Neutral on Equities, Favor Commodities, but Not for Everyone
Charles Schwab chief strategist Liz Ann Sonders says the firm is neutral on equities and favors commodities, but stresses that portfolio allocation depends on…
18/09/2026 04:148 min read
BoJ raises rate to 1.25%; RBA flags inflation risks
BoJ hikes rate to 1.25% as expected; RBA warns of inflation risks. Iran attacks tanker, US sanctions crypto exchange.
18/09/2026 03:4217 min read
BoJ rate hike with split vote leaves yen softer
The yen fell after the BoJ's expected rate hike, as dissenting votes tempered hawkish signals.
18/09/2026 03:2212 min read
Cramer Maps Sector Winners and Losers in Fed's Tightening Cycles
Jim Cramer reviewed how stock sectors performed across the Fed's 2015-2018 rate-hike cycle, noting defensive stocks led early but tech dominated later.
18/09/2026 03:118 min read
BoJ hikes rate to 1.25% as expected, with 7-2 split
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25bp to about 1.25% in a 7-2 vote, signaling further rate hikes ahead but with board dissent.
18/09/2026 03:0917 min read
Air Corsica grounds four new ATR planes after pilot headache reports
Air Corsica grounded four ATR turboprops due to fume complaints; no cause found yet, probes ongoing.
18/09/2026 02:3017 min read