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Global Rate-Hike Cycle Looms as Central Banks Battle Inflation
Central Banks

Global Rate-Hike Cycle Looms as Central Banks Battle Inflation

Central banks worldwide are preparing to raise interest rates in a coordinated effort to combat persistent inflation, marking a shift from years of easy money.

Reuters Sep 21, 2026
Yen Slips to 156 Range Against Dollar in Early Tokyo Trading
Forex

Yen Slips to 156 Range Against Dollar in Early Tokyo Trading

The Japanese yen briefly weakened into the 156 per dollar zone on the morning of the 18th, as traders weighed rate differentials and intervention risk.

Moomoo Sep 21, 2026
USD in Focus: Key Setups for USD/JPY and EUR/USD
Forex

USD in Focus: Key Setups for USD/JPY and EUR/USD

The US dollar remains in focus as traders eye key levels in USD/JPY and EUR/USD. We break down the drivers and what to watch.

FOREX.com Sep 21, 2026
Gold Hits Weekly High as Inflation Fears Ease
Gold

Gold Hits Weekly High as Inflation Fears Ease

Gold reached a weekly high on Friday, September 18, 2026, as fading inflation concerns supported the metal. Traders watch key levels amid shifting rate expectations.

Yahoo Finance Sep 21, 2026
Gold in 2027: Goldman Says Fed Rate Hikes Won't Kill the Bullion
Gold

Gold in 2027: Goldman Says Fed Rate Hikes Won't Kill the Bullion

Goldman Sachs' 2027 outlook suggests Fed rate hikes may not derail gold, as structural demand and macro shifts redefine the metal's role.

Investing.com Sep 21, 2026
SocGen Stays Bullish on Gold in Q4, Citing Central Bank Inflation Lag
Gold

SocGen Stays Bullish on Gold in Q4, Citing Central Bank Inflation Lag

Societe Generale remains bullish on gold for Q4, arguing central banks will be slow to react to inflation, keeping real yields low and supporting the metal.

KITCO Sep 21, 2026
DHS Predictive Policing of Crypto Spending Unconstitutional, Coin Center Argues
Crypto

DHS Predictive Policing of Crypto Spending Unconstitutional, Coin Center Argues

Coin Center's Laz Pieper warns that DHS monitoring of financial data to infer political views is an abuse of the financial system and unconstitutional.

CoinDesk Sep 21, 2026
Haruko Cyberattack Hits 15 Crypto Clients, Some Hedge Funds Lose Funds
Crypto

Haruko Cyberattack Hits 15 Crypto Clients, Some Hedge Funds Lose Funds

Crypto tech provider Haruko suffered a targeted cyberattack affecting 15 clients, with some smaller hedge funds reportedly losing funds due to weaker security controls.

CoinDesk Sep 21, 2026
CFTC Advances Crypto Rules to White House Review as Congress Stalls on Clarity Act
Crypto

CFTC Advances Crypto Rules to White House Review as Congress Stalls on Clarity Act

The CFTC has sent crypto market regulations to the White House for review, while the SEC opens a new path for tokenized stock trading. Congress remains deadlocked on the Clarity Act.

CoinDesk Sep 21, 2026
Binance Launches 24/7 FX Perpetual Futures with Weekend Pricing Model
Crypto

Binance Launches 24/7 FX Perpetual Futures with Weekend Pricing Model

Binance introduces round-the-clock foreign exchange perpetual futures, using a weekend pricing mechanism to keep markets open when traditional FX closes.

Cointelegraph Sep 21, 2026
Coinbase Seeks US Approval for 24/5 Single-Stock Perpetual Futures
Crypto

Coinbase Seeks US Approval for 24/5 Single-Stock Perpetual Futures

Coinbase has filed to launch perpetual futures on individual US stocks, aiming to bring 24/5 leveraged trading to equities pending regulatory approval.

Cointelegraph Sep 21, 2026
Asian Stocks Rise as US Rally and Cooling Oil Lift Sentiment
Indices

Asian Stocks Rise as US Rally and Cooling Oil Lift Sentiment

Asian equities mostly advanced on Friday, tracking a strong US session and easing oil prices, with traders weighing global growth signals and upcoming data.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle Sep 18, 2026
S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Set for Mixed Open After Fed's First Rate Hike in Three Years
Indices

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Set for Mixed Open After Fed's First Rate Hike in Three Years

US stock futures point to a mixed open as investors digest the Fed's first rate hike since 2018 and its plan for aggressive tightening ahead.

Yahoo Finance Sep 18, 2026
Market Rebound: SpaceX, AMD Flash Buy Signals, What's Next?
Indices

Market Rebound: SpaceX, AMD Flash Buy Signals, What's Next?

Stocks rebound with SpaceX and AMD flashing buy signals. We analyze the drivers, key levels, and what traders should watch next.

Investor's Business Daily Sep 18, 2026
Crude Oil Rally Drives Up Motor Oil and Car Maintenance Costs
Commodities

Crude Oil Rally Drives Up Motor Oil and Car Maintenance Costs

Rising crude oil prices are pushing up the cost of motor oil and routine car maintenance, squeezing consumers and businesses as input expenses climb.

WBAY Sep 18, 2026
Crude Oil Slips Again as Demand Worries Mount
Commodities

Crude Oil Slips Again as Demand Worries Mount

Crude oil futures fell for a second straight session, pressured by demand concerns and a firmer dollar. Traders eye key support levels.

WSJ Sep 18, 2026
Oil Slips as Saudi Supply Hopes Offset Houthi Strikes
Commodities

Oil Slips as Saudi Supply Hopes Offset Houthi Strikes

Oil prices fell as expectations of increased Saudi supply outweighed fresh Houthi attacks, highlighting a tug-of-war between geopolitical risk and production outlook.

CNBC Sep 18, 2026
Fed Rate Hike Fallout: Warsh, Trump and the Inflation Signal Traders Can't Ignore
Economic Data

Fed Rate Hike Fallout: Warsh, Trump and the Inflation Signal Traders Can't Ignore

The Fed's latest rate hike offers clues about Warsh's policy stance, Trump's influence, and the inflation fight. Traders weigh hawkish risks.

CBS News Sep 18, 2026
RBA's Bullock: Inflation Fears Are Becoming Reality
Economic Data

RBA's Bullock: Inflation Fears Are Becoming Reality

RBA Governor Michele Bullock said inflation risks are materializing, signaling the central bank may need to tighten further. Markets weigh the impact on AUD and bonds.

WSJ Sep 18, 2026
2027 Inflation & Fed Rate Cut Outlook: What Traders Need to Know
Economic Data

2027 Inflation & Fed Rate Cut Outlook: What Traders Need to Know

Inflation is projected to cool toward 2% by 2027, but Fed rate cuts may be slower than markets expect. Here's what it means for traders.

Morningstar Sep 18, 2026
ECB's Vujcic Cools Oil-Fuelled Rate Hike Bets
Central Banks

ECB's Vujcic Cools Oil-Fuelled Rate Hike Bets

ECB Governing Council member Boris Vujcic pushed back against market expectations for further rate hikes driven by oil price spikes, signaling caution.

Reuters Sep 18, 2026
Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.25%, Highest Since 1995
Central Banks

Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.25%, Highest Since 1995

The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate to 1.25%, extending its gradual normalization. We break down the yen, JGB yields, and what traders should watch.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Sep 18, 2026
Bank of Japan Accelerates Tightening with Surprise Rate Hike
Central Banks

Bank of Japan Accelerates Tightening with Surprise Rate Hike

The Bank of Japan raised interest rates again, signaling a faster pace of policy normalization as inflation pressures persist.

WSJ Sep 18, 2026
US Dollar Holds Firm as Fed Rate Hike Bets and BoJ Policy Shift Dominate Forex
Forex

US Dollar Holds Firm as Fed Rate Hike Bets and BoJ Policy Shift Dominate Forex

The US Dollar remains supported as traders assess the likelihood of another Fed rate hike, while the Bank of Japan's potential policy tweak keeps yen pairs in focus.

FXStreet Sep 18, 2026