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Monday, Sep 21
00:02 story USD

Fed’s Kashkari Highlights Broad Inflation Pressures, Markets Anticipate Further Tightening

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari stated that inflation remains elevated across the US economy, not just in energy prices, with markets pricing in further rate hikes.
Friday, Sep 18
16:32 story JPY

Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 1.25% in Split Vote, Japanese Yen Weakens

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, a 31-year high, but the Japanese Yen significantly weakened against the US...
16:02 story USD

Kansas City Fed President Schmid Supports Rate Hike Citing Broad Inflation Above 3%

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid endorsed the recent interest rate increase, emphasizing that inflation is trending above **3%** and has broadened across various sectors,...
15:32 story NZD

New Zealand Dollar Falls as RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk Announces December Exit

Reserve Bank of New Zealand Assistant Governor Karen Silk is set to depart in December, a move that has weighed on the New Zealand Dollar.
06:16 story GBP

UK Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rise 0.5% in August, Exceeding Forecasts

United Kingdom retail sales saw an unexpected increase in August, surpassing economists' predictions and showing a rebound in consumer spending.
05:17 story JPY

Bank of Japan Raises Policy Rate by 25 Basis Points to 1.25%, Signals Further Hikes

The Bank of Japan increased its benchmark interest rate by **25 basis points** to **1.25%** on **September 18**, marking a **31-year high**, with explicit forward guidance...
00:32 story AUD

RBA Governor Bullock Signals Materializing Upside Inflation Risks Ahead of Rate Decision

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock indicated that upside inflation risks identified in August are now materializing, influencing expectations for the upcoming policy meeting.
Thursday, Sep 17
13:02 story GBP

Bank of England Maintains Key Rate at **3.75%** Amidst Split Vote and Inflation Concerns

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted **6-3** to keep the benchmark interest rate at **3.75%**, a decision largely anticipated by financial markets. The central...
12:47 story USD

US Initial Jobless Claims Decline Below Forecasts, Signaling Labor Market Strength

US initial jobless claims fell to 196,000, significantly below expectations, indicating continued robustness in the labor market.
11:32 story USD

President Trump Calls for Sub-1% Rates Following Federal Reserve Hike

President Donald Trump publicly criticized the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike, demanding rates be cut to **1% or less** and labeling the central bank's board...
10:32 story CAD

Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Proposed Canada Associate Membership

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of tariffs or a trade halt against the European Union if it proceeds with making Canada its first associate member,...
08:32 story GBP

BoE Holds Rates at 3.75% in 6-3 Vote; Pill, Greene, Mann Dissented for 4%

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% today, with market attention shifting to the internal vote split.
Wednesday, Sep 16
22:17 story NZD

New Zealand Q2 GDP Exceeds Expectations with 0.2% QoQ Growth

New Zealand's Q2 2026 GDP data has been released, showing a 0.2% quarter-on-quarter expansion, surpassing market expectations for a 0.1% rise. Annual growth also accelerated to...
12:46 story USD

U.S. Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in August, Exceeding Forecasts

U.S. retail sales demonstrated a robust rebound in August, significantly surpassing economists' forecasts and indicating resilient consumer spending.
11:16 story CAD

EU Proposes Canada as First Associate Member, Signaling Trade Diversification

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed Canada become the EU's first associate member, a move that could diversify Canadian trade away from the...
10:31 story USD

Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points, Signals Further Hikes Amid Warsh-Trump Tensions

The Federal Reserve has acted, raising interest rates by a quarter percentage point and signaling another hike this year, a move Chairman Kevin Warsh attributes to...
10:17 story EUR

Eurozone Industrial Production Contracts for Second Month in July, Signaling Lost Momentum

Eurozone industrial output declined by **0.1%** in **July**, marking the second consecutive monthly contraction and signaling a loss of economic momentum, despite slightly outperforming forecasts.
06:31 story GBP

UK August Headline Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Driven by Energy Costs

The UK's annual inflation rate climbed to **3.1%** in August, matching forecasts, primarily due to surging motor fuel prices, marking the first time the Consumer Price...
04:46 story AUD

PBOC Signals Shift from Loan Growth Targets to Interest Rate Tools for Sustainable Economy

The People's Bank of China announced a strategic shift in monetary policy, moving away from loan growth targets towards interest rate tools to stabilize debt and...
Tuesday, Sep 15
10:46 story EUR

German ZEW Survey Reveals Mixed Investor Sentiment in September

German investor sentiment showed a mixed picture in September, with current conditions improving more than expected while broader economic sentiment rose moderately but missed forecasts.