Final September UMich consumer sentiment hits 48.1, topping 47.6 forecast
Final September UMich consumer sentiment beat expectations at 48.1, with inflation expectations remaining elevated.
25/09/2026 14:114 min read
Inflation
Fed's Williams warns repeat supply shocks complicate inflation fight
New York Fed President John Williams warned that repeated supply shocks are complicating the fight to bring inflation back to 2%.
25/09/2026 10:228 min read
German consumer confidence drops more than expected in October GfK survey as energy costs weigh
GfK German consumer climate index fell to -30.6 in October, well below the expected -27.4, as energy costs weigh on household confidence.
25/09/2026 06:127 min read
Mortgage Rate Climbs to 7.45%; What It Signals for Crypto
The 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.45% as Treasury yields surged, putting pressure on Bitcoin and crypto markets.
25/09/2026 05:128 min read
Oxford Economics Gauge Enters Recession Zone, Consumer Spending Unfazed
Oxford Economics' US business-cycle indicator sounds recession alarm, but consumer spending and AI investment remain strong.
25/09/2026 02:3213 min read
Daiwa forecasts December BOJ rate increase after Ueda's policy pivot
Daiwa Securities predicts the Bank of Japan will raise rates again in December 2026, followed by a hike in April 2027, as the BOJ shifts to maintaining…
25/09/2026 00:2218 min read
Paulson sees possible need for another Fed rate hike to curb inflation
Fed's Paulson signals another rate hike may be needed; other officials echo hawkish stance.
24/09/2026 14:318 min read
BOE's Breeden casts doubt on path to lower energy prices
BOE Deputy Governor Breeden says energy prices may stay elevated, potentially forcing policy response despite limited pass-through.
24/09/2026 14:018 min read
Hammack sees inflation risks skewed upward
Fed's Hammack says inflation risks are tilted upward, supply shocks challenge policy.
24/09/2026 13:015 min read
ECB's Schnabel set to depart for senior IMF role, reports say
ECB board member Isabel Schnabel is reportedly leaving to join the IMF in a senior position.
24/09/2026 12:517 min read
Williams sees another rate hike this year as 'reasonable', flags inflation as key hurdle
Fed's Williams says another rate hike this year is 'reasonable' and inflation is the biggest obstacle.
24/09/2026 09:016 min read
German business morale improves despite price worries, Ifo data show
Germany's Ifo business climate index rose to 89.9 in September, beating expectations, while the expectations index also climbed.
24/09/2026 08:315 min read
Robust economy may rattle stocks if inflation appears
Strong economic data can sometimes hurt stocks if it raises inflation fears and prompts tighter monetary policy.
24/09/2026 07:5113 min read
European stocks slide at open as bond yields surge
European stocks opened lower as surging bond yields and higher oil prices weighed on risk sentiment.
24/09/2026 07:215 min read
French morale weak in September as inflation weighs on outlook
French consumer and business confidence remained weak in September, with inflation pressures clouding the outlook.
24/09/2026 07:017 min read