US homebuilder confidence falls short of September forecasts
The NAHB Housing Market Index fell to 32 in September, below the 34 forecast and down from 35 in August.
The NAHB Housing Market Index fell to 32 in September, below the 34 forecast and down from 35 in August.
Federal Reserve expected to raise rates with 92.7% probability; Bitcoin slips near $76,022 as markets react.
Canadian building permits fell 17.3% in July, far exceeding the 6.4% decline expected, driven by broad weakness in non-residential and residential sectors.
US August retail sales rose 1.2% versus 0.8% expected. Prior month revised to -0.6%.
Ethereum hovers near $2,360 support after the Clarity Act vote failed, with the FOMC decision and Middle East tensions in focus.
Bitcoin futures show resilience after the Clarity Act, with key levels at $77,550 and the Fed decision ahead.
European markets steady before Fed decision, with oil and bond yields easing.
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, a five-month high, ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision.
The S&P 500 has reached a pain point with oil above $100, and a hawkish Fed could worsen losses.
Bitcoin fell below $75,500 after the Clarity Act vote failed, with the FOMC decision now in focus.
Markets expect a 25 bps Fed hike today, testing Kevin Warsh's credibility on forward guidance and independence.
The Fed is set to hike by 25 bps, with traders watching the dot plot for clues on further tightening.
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as oil prices eased and bond yields retreated, providing a respite ahead of the Fed's rate decision.
Ten-year bond yields in the US, UK, Japan, Germany and France hit multi-decade highs as oil above $100 fuels inflation fears.
Tom Lee predicts a Fed rate hike but says it could spark a stock rally, not derail one.