Today’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) and Unemployment Rate reports will be closely watched by financial markets as investors assess the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decisions. The main focus will be the NFP figure. Last month’s report showed positive job growth, but the preceding months had raised concerns about the strength of the US labour market. Today’s data could provide important…
Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari said U.S. inflation remains elevated, suggesting the central bank may need to keep interest rates higher for longer to bring price pressures under control.
Kashkari said inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target…
Federal Reserve officials struck a cautious tone on monetary policy, signaling that the central bank is not ready to ease rates quickly as inflation remains above its 2% target.
New York Fed President John Williams said the U.S. economy remains strong and could be gaining…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Federal Reserve policymakers should keep an “open mind” on interest rates, pointing to potential productivity gains from artificial intelligence and deregulation.
Bessent argued that greater use of AI could boost productivity…
FOMC Decision: Why the Dot Plot Could Matter More Than the Rate Hike.
September 16, 2026
Markets are heading into today’s Federal Reserve decision with a clear expectation: a rate hike. Fed funds pricing has placed the probability of a 25-basis-point increase at above 90%, making the hike largely priced into the market.
The Rate Decision: Hike or No…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a crucial test this week as policymakers weigh whether to raise interest rates again amid persistent inflation.
The Fed is under pressure to keep inflation under control, while President Donald Trump has pushed for lower interest…
The U.S. CPI report today could trigger a major move across Gold, stocks and Bitcoin, as inflation remains one of the key factors influencing the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions.
If Inflation Comes in Higher
A hotter-than-expected CPI would increase…
Financial markets are facing renewed bearish pressure as investors reassess both inflation risks and the Federal Reserve’s September policy decision.
1. Rising Oil Prices Revive Inflation Fears
Renewed tensions in the Middle East have pushed oil prices higher again.
President Trump has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates sharply, warning that he could take action against countries with which the United States runs large trade deficits.
The comments highlight Trump’s push for lower borrowing costs while…
1. Middle East Tensions Bring Back Inflation Risk
Renewed tensions in the Middle East are pushing oil prices higher again. Higher energy prices could create fresh inflation pressure in the U.S., making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.
If oil continues…