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Fed Finalizes Stress Test Overhaul to Halve Capital
The Federal Reserve has approved a major overhaul of its annual bank stress tests, introducing an averaging mechanism expected to cut year-over-year
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S&P 500 Near Record Highs as Tech Concentration Masks
The S&P 500 hovers near its all-time high, but the rally is driven almost entirely by a narrow group of mega-cap tech stocks.
Shocks & cycles
Treasury Yields Rise on Fed Rate Hike Outlook
Treasury yields surged as traders priced in multiple Federal Reserve rate hikes, including a potential October increase, amid persistent inflation
Shocks & cycles
Swiss National Bank holds rate at 0% as global peers tighten
The Swiss National Bank kept its key interest rate at 0%, diverging from major trading partners now hiking to fight inflation.
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Soaring Treasury Yields Threaten Consumer Spending
A sharp spike in U.S. Treasury yields, driven by inflation fears and weak auction demand, is pushing borrowing costs higher for consumers and businesses
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- CurrenciesFed Governor Michael Barr to Address Housing Affordability23 Sep 2026
- CurrenciesNomura Economists Criticize Fed Chair's Inflation Gauge23 Sep 2026
- Institutions & debtIndonesia's new finance minister must18 Sep 2026
- FlowsWTO Report Warns Inaction Could Cost 10% of Global GDP17 Sep 2026
- CurrenciesBank of England to hold rates as Fed and ECB17 Sep 2026
- Shocks & cyclesWTO Director-General: AI drove 42% of 202516 Sep 2026
- Shocks & cyclesUK inflation hits 3.1% as fuel costs surge16 Sep 2026
- Shocks & cyclesBond Market Pushes for Fed Rate Hikes Despite Gas Price14 Sep 2026
- FlowsWTO Report Sees Stablecoin Potential for Global Trade14 Sep 2026
- Shocks & cyclesInflation Outpaces U.S. Wage Growth, Squeezing Paychecks13 Sep 2026
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Fed Rate Hikes Could Test AI and Insurance Sectors
Economists see potential for three Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, which could pressure the AI investment boom and private credit holdings of
Institutions & debt
Surging bond yields signal pain for global
Rising government bond yields, driven by inflation, corporate demand, and high public debt, are squeezing investors and threatening broader economic
Shocks & cycles
U.S. Wholesale Inflation Holds at 5.4% Ahead of Fed Meeting
U.S. Producer prices rose 0.4% in August, keeping annual wholesale inflation at 5.4% and reinforcing expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike
Shocks & cycles
Fed Rate Hike Likely Next Week After Inflation Pressures
Markets now price a 70% chance of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next week, driven by rising wholesale prices and oil above $100 a barrel.
Institutions & debt
Oil Surge Above $100 Fuels Inflation Fears
Brent crude oil surged past $100 a barrel, raising inflation concerns ahead of key central bank meetings.
Currencies
Five Defensive Stocks to Weather Market Volatility
A Nasdaq report highlights five defensive stocks investors may consider as upcoming inflation data and a Federal Reserve meeting test the market rally.
Institutions & debt
U.S. Treasury Ups Bond Buyback to $6 Billion
The U.S. Treasury Department announced a $6 billion government debt buyback operation, exceeding its prior plan but falling short of some market
Flows
U.S. Bans Canadian Motorcycles, Alcohol in Trade War
The U.S. Will ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, alcoholic drinks, and other goods from September 29, 2026, replacing 50% tariffs.
Flows
WTO Goods Barometer Signals Resilient Trade Growth
The WTO's Goods Trade Barometer rose to 102.0 in September 2026, indicating above-trend merchandise trade growth driven by AI-related demand, despite
Shocks & cycles
Poland Upgraded to Developed Economy by S&P Global
S&P Dow Jones Indices has reclassified Poland as a developed economy, a move that will shift its stocks into less risky indexes and potentially unlock
Flows
Canada imposes CA$27.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs
Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Goods worth CA$27.6 billion, with duties from 15% to 50%. The move escalates a trade rift that began when the U.S. Imposed its own tariffs last month after trade talks collapsed.
Shocks & cycles
WTO report sees major growth potential in Latin America
A new WTO report finds Latin America and the Caribbean's digitally delivered services exports grew fivefold in 20 years but still represent only 2% of the
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