Central-Bank Week Opens With Dollar Up, Stocks Down
The dollar rises against major currencies while US stock futures fall on AI concerns and Middle East tensions, as markets await Fed, BOE, and BOJ decisions.
14/09/2026 12:4226 min read
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Europe markets close lower as oil jumps and Fed rate hike bets intensify
European markets fell as oil surged and Fed rate hike bets topped 90%, with AI concerns also weighing on stocks.
14/09/2026 12:016 min read
Bank of Korea Warns AI Chip Dependence Is a Financial Stability Risk
South Korea's economy is booming on AI chip demand, but the Bank of Korea warns the concentration poses a financial stability risk if the cycle turns.
14/09/2026 11:4110 min read
Central bank rate hike expectations shift after oil's surge past $100
Rate hike expectations rose across major central banks last week after oil surged past $100, stoking inflation fears.
14/09/2026 11:416 min read
Central bank decisions and inflation data dominate the coming week
Central banks in the U.S., U.K., and Japan meet this week, along with key inflation data from Canada, the U.K., the U.S., Japan, and the Eurozone.
14/09/2026 07:4122 min read
Wall Street firms line up behind September Fed rate hike
Goldman, JPMorgan and HSBC now expect a 25-bps Fed hike in September, with some predicting further moves.
14/09/2026 06:118 min read
Gulf supply worries keep oil prices elevated and inflation concerns alive
Oil prices climbed after Saudi pipeline attacks and a drop in Hormuz traffic, keeping inflation worries in focus before the Fed decision.
14/09/2026 05:337 min read
Trump Pushes for Lower Rates as Rate Hike Bets Grow
Trump urges lowest US rates despite inflation data, markets see 86% chance of Fed hike Wednesday.
14/09/2026 04:267 min read
Yen Surges Nearly 4% in September as Fed and BOJ Meetings Loom
The yen has risen nearly 4% this month ahead of Fed and BOJ meetings, with rate decisions set to determine its next move.
14/09/2026 03:569 min read
Jim Cramer Sees 2018 Parallels in 2026 Market Without Predicting a Repeat
Cramer likens 2026 conditions to the run-up to the 2018 selloff and advises trimming winners and holding cash rather than exiting.
14/09/2026 02:127 min read
Bitcoin Holds Near $77k as Fed Hike Odds Hit 86.5%
Bitcoin trades near $77,250 as markets price 86.5% chance of Fed rate hike on Wednesday; Treasury's role in digital dollars debated.
13/09/2026 23:1110 min read
Morgan Stanley Warns of Stock Market Crash Risk Within 30 Days
Morgan Stanley warns of a possible stock market correction within 30 days, citing oil prices and AI concerns. Monday may bring the first test.
13/09/2026 13:2612 min read
Record Seller Surplus in US Housing: What It Means for Stocks and Bitcoin
The US housing market saw a record surplus of sellers over buyers in August, raising concerns for stocks and Bitcoin as high rates pressure demand.
13/09/2026 02:2611 min read
Gold's Head-and-Shoulders Pattern Threatens Fall Below $4,000
Gold near $4,347 neckline; CPI data may decide if break to $3,950 occurs. Pattern unconfirmed.
12/09/2026 01:1210 min read
Bitcoin's Conflicting Signals: Inflation Weighs, Buyback Failure Bolsters
Bitcoin faces near-term pressure from hot inflation data but long-term support from a failed Treasury buyback program, per CoinShares.
11/09/2026 21:278 min read