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
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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
Ethereum holds near $2,360 support as markets await FOMC decision
Ethereum hovers near $2,360 support after the Clarity Act vote failed, with the FOMC decision and Middle East tensions in focus.
16/09/2026 12:4112 min read
Fed rate decision in focus: Technicals for three major forex pairs
USD mixed ahead of Fed rate decision; technicals examined for EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD. Oil down despite Middle East tensions.
16/09/2026 12:2129 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
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
Crypto Markets Brace for Fed Decision After CLARITY Act Setback
Bitcoin and XRP fell after a Senate vote failed to advance the CLARITY Act, with markets now awaiting the Fed's rate decision.
16/09/2026 10:2615 min read
Gold traders eye FOMC decision for direction. Key points to watch
Gold traders await the FOMC decision, with focus on Dot Plot and Middle East developments.
16/09/2026 09:5111 min read
Gold's Bullish Setup Faces Fed Test as Key Levels Hold
Gold futures hold near-term bullish advantage above $4,350 as traders await the Fed decision, with key resistance at $4,382 in focus.
16/09/2026 08:5031 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
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
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