Fed hike rattles Asian markets
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The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates, and Asian markets traded unevenly with Treasury yields little changed as investors weighed the policy shift.
Today's Fed rate hike was about a whole lot more than a quarter percentage point change in rates.
Lemme platypus-splain:
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Lemme platypus-splain:
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Why Kevin Warsh Raised Rates Against the President's Wishes
The Fed just raised rates a quarter point — against the president's wishes. Here's what it means for you.
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023, and it did it even…
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September 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Today's Fed rate hike was about a whole lot more than a quarter percentage point change in rates.
Lemme platypus-splain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMJ...
Lemme platypus-splain:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLMJ...
The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates by a quarter point as policymakers try to tamp down inflation after more than five years of above-target price increases.
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Live Updates: Fed Faces a Credibility Test on Interest Rates
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September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates by a quarter point as policymakers try to tamp down inflation after more than five years of above-target price increases.
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For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
September 17, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
For years I've argued that this assumption misunderstands the structure of China's financial system. In China, credit expansion and repressed interest rates don't boost demand and prices. On the contrary, they boost supply, and so are disinflationary and tend to worsen the demand imbalances.
by Mohamed A. El‐Erian Reposted by Steve Peers
With market expectations sitting at 92%, the Fed had little choice but to deliver a 25-basis-point rate hike, its first since 2023. Holding rates steady against such strong expectations likely would have driven market yields even higher.
Perhaps most surprising, however,...
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Perhaps most surprising, however,...
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September 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
With market expectations sitting at 92%, the Fed had little choice but to deliver a 25-basis-point rate hike, its first since 2023. Holding rates steady against such strong expectations likely would have driven market yields even higher.
Perhaps most surprising, however,...
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Perhaps most surprising, however,...
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Reposted by Daniel W. Drezner, Richard Moorhead, Ann Bartow
BREAKING:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.
September 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
BREAKING:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump's demand for cut.
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"When China’s economy slows, its central bank reaches for a familiar remedy: make lending cheaper and easier so businesses invest, households spend, and demand picks up. In most economies, that stimulus eventually pushes prices higher."
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"When China’s economy slows, its central bank reaches for a familiar remedy: make lending cheaper and easier so businesses invest, households spend, and demand picks up. In most economies, that stimulus eventually pushes prices higher."
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China’s Financial System Boosts Production but Bypasses Demand
As Chinese scientists working abroad increasingly return to China, the payoff for Chinese science has been deep and wide
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September 17, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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"When China’s economy slows, its central bank reaches for a familiar remedy: make lending cheaper and easier so businesses invest, households spend, and demand picks up. In most economies, that stimulus eventually pushes prices higher."
scceichinabriefs.substack.com/p/chinas-fin...
"When China’s economy slows, its central bank reaches for a familiar remedy: make lending cheaper and easier so businesses invest, households spend, and demand picks up. In most economies, that stimulus eventually pushes prices higher."
scceichinabriefs.substack.com/p/chinas-fin...
by Elizabeth Warren Reposted by Juan Cole, Alan Richardson
You will pay more for your mortgage and your credit card bills because of Donald Trump.
Breaking news: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first increase in more than three years, as persistently high oil prices from the Iran conflict send inflation rippling through the economy.
Fed raises interest rates by quarter point to tackle inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter a percentage point on Wednesday to try to tame inflation, raising the borrowing cost on a variety of business and consumer loans.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM
You will pay more for your mortgage and your credit card bills because of Donald Trump.
Fed Raises Interest Rates
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Fed Raises Interest Rates in Push for ‘Timelier’ Retreat in Inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, putting its new leader, Kevin Warsh, at odds with President Trump. “The plain fact is that inflation is too high,” Mr. Warsh sa...
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September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Fed Raises Interest Rates
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Reposted by Elizabeth Warren, Juan Cole, Alan Richardson
Breaking news: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first increase in more than three years, as persistently high oil prices from the Iran conflict send inflation rippling through the economy.
Fed raises interest rates by quarter point to tackle inflation
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter a percentage point on Wednesday to try to tame inflation, raising the borrowing cost on a variety of business and consumer loans.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Breaking news: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point, its first increase in more than three years, as persistently high oil prices from the Iran conflict send inflation rippling through the economy.
Welcome to Fed Decision Day!
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
September 16, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Welcome to Fed Decision Day!
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
It is striking to see the market pricing in a 90% (yes 90%) probability of a rate hike today despite mixed economic data, uneven demand-side indicators, a delicate supply-side balance, a relatively dovish tone from several senior FOMC members, and a Chair intent on ...
Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote - WSJ www.wsj.com/economy/cent...
Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote
Most officials penciled in one more increase this year. An energy shock and a surge of AI investment have reshaped the inflation outlook.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Fed Delivers First Rate Hike in Years With Unanimous Vote - WSJ www.wsj.com/economy/cent...
🎶 He's So Vain 🎶
Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump
September 16, 2026 at 11:22 PM
🎶 He's So Vain 🎶
The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...
What’s News - WSJ Podcasts
What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step...
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September 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...
...breaking the "hall of mirrors" phenomenon
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
September 16, 2026 at 11:33 AM
...breaking the "hall of mirrors" phenomenon
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
It is equally interesting to see how eagerly some market participants await the updated rate "dots," even as momentum builds against the current approach to forward guidance.
All this underscores just how difficult it is to evolve a Fed–market paradigm...
Reposted by David Darmofal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House.
apnews.com/article/fede...
apnews.com/article/fede...
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong but opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leave them unchanged.
apnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House.
apnews.com/article/fede...
apnews.com/article/fede...
The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...
What’s News - WSJ Podcasts
What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up in minutes twice a day on weekdays, then take a step...
www.wsj.com
September 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The Fed Raises Interest Rates For the First Time in Three Years www.wsj.com/podcasts/wha...
Reposted by David Darmofal
Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump
September 16, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Trump: The Fed is only raising rates for political reasons. It's a raise against Trump
by Tim Stephens
“We are ‘carrying’ almost every country in the World, and that cannot go on any longer." - Trump
Actually other countries are carrying the US thanks to its incredible level of government debt
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Actually other countries are carrying the US thanks to its incredible level of government debt
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Fed defies Trump, raises US interest rates for first time in three years
The move was widely expected amid persistently high inflation driven by the Iran war and rising oil prices – but the decision risks enraging the US president, who has demanded rates be lowered.
www.smh.com.au
September 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
“We are ‘carrying’ almost every country in the World, and that cannot go on any longer." - Trump
Actually other countries are carrying the US thanks to its incredible level of government debt
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
Actually other countries are carrying the US thanks to its incredible level of government debt
www.smh.com.au/world/north-...
Dow Falls More Than 600 Points After Fed Raises Key Interest Rate
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Fed Meeting Today: Warsh, FOMC Raised Interest Rates by 0.25 Percentage Point — Live Updates
Live updates on markets and the top finance, economics and business stories. Plus the latest on today's Federal Reserve meeting, bonds, oil prices, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Dow Falls More Than 600 Points After Fed Raises Key Interest Rate
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