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Gold Could Rally a Little on a Fed Hike, but a Lot on a Hold: $5,000/oz Back in Play
Gold

Gold Could Rally a Little on a Fed Hike, but a Lot on a Hold: $5,000/oz Back in Play

Jesse Columbo argues gold may gain modestly if the Fed hikes, but a pause could send prices much higher, with $5,000/oz back on the table.

KITCO Sep 16, 2026
Crypto Longs Lose $570M as Clarity Act Stalls in Congress
Crypto

Crypto Longs Lose $570M as Clarity Act Stalls in Congress

Bullish crypto futures bets worth $570 million were liquidated in 24 hours after the Clarity Act failed to advance. Bitcoin and ether longs took the heaviest losses.

CoinDesk Sep 16, 2026
Zcash Holders Back 25-Second Blocks and Bitcoin-Style Halving in Near-Unanimous Vote
Crypto

Zcash Holders Back 25-Second Blocks and Bitcoin-Style Halving in Near-Unanimous Vote

Zcash governance vote sees 99.9% support for faster 25-second blocks and 98.9% for keeping the current halving schedule, with 2.4M ZEC participating.

CoinDesk Sep 16, 2026
Fed's Hawkish Dilemma Could Be Bitcoin's Moment to Shine
Crypto

Fed's Hawkish Dilemma Could Be Bitcoin's Moment to Shine

The Fed faces a credibility test as markets demand hawkish signals, but a strict no-forward-guidance stance leaves it cornered. Bitcoin may benefit from the uncertainty.

CoinDesk Sep 16, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $450M as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate
Crypto

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $450M as CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate

Bitcoin ETFs saw $450M in outflows, the largest since June, as BTC fell 2.5% and the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate.

Cointelegraph Sep 16, 2026
US Charges Ex-Robinhood Engineers Over Pre-Listing Crypto Trades
Crypto

US Charges Ex-Robinhood Engineers Over Pre-Listing Crypto Trades

US prosecutors charged two former Robinhood engineers with trading Hyperliquid perpetuals ahead of token listings, allegedly earning over $50,000 each.

Cointelegraph Sep 16, 2026
Dow Futures Slide as Nvidia, Micron, Sandisk Plunge on AI Fears; Fed Rate Hike in Focus
Indices

Dow Futures Slide as Nvidia, Micron, Sandisk Plunge on AI Fears; Fed Rate Hike in Focus

Dow Jones futures fell as AI chip stocks Nvidia, Micron, and Sandisk tumbled on valuation concerns, while a potential Fed rate hike added to market jitters.

Investor's Business Daily Sep 16, 2026
Stocks Fall as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5% on Oil Surge
Indices

Stocks Fall as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5% on Oil Surge

U.S. stocks declined as the 10-year Treasury yield touched 5% amid a surge in oil prices, pressuring equity valuations and rate-sensitive sectors.

WSJ Sep 16, 2026
China's Yuan-Denominated Crude Futures Hit Record High
Commodities

China's Yuan-Denominated Crude Futures Hit Record High

China's benchmark crude oil futures have never been so expensive, driven by yuan weakness and supply concerns. We analyze the drivers and key levels.

Bloomberg.com Sep 16, 2026
Crude Oil Jumps on Geopolitical Tensions: What Traders Need to Know
Commodities

Crude Oil Jumps on Geopolitical Tensions: What Traders Need to Know

Crude oil prices surged on rising geopolitical tensions, with traders eyeing supply risks and key technical levels.

CME Group Sep 16, 2026
WTI Crude Oil Tests $103.40 Resistance as Recovery Attempt Builds
Commodities

WTI Crude Oil Tests $103.40 Resistance as Recovery Attempt Builds

WTI crude oil is testing the $103.40 resistance level as buyers attempt to extend a recovery. We break down the key drivers and levels to watch.

investingLive Sep 16, 2026
India Inflation Jumps to 4.82% in August, Bolsters Case for Rate Hike
Economic Data

India Inflation Jumps to 4.82% in August, Bolsters Case for Rate Hike

India's CPI inflation accelerated to 4.82% in August, strengthening expectations that the RBI may hike rates to curb rising prices.

Reuters Sep 16, 2026
US Manufacturers Face Fresh Supply Chain Cost Inflation Surge
Economic Data

US Manufacturers Face Fresh Supply Chain Cost Inflation Surge

US manufacturers are grappling with renewed supply chain cost inflation, pressuring margins and complicating the Fed's inflation fight.

Financial Times Sep 16, 2026
Fed Credibility at Stake: Why Higher Rates Are the Only Path to Curb Inflation
Economic Data

Fed Credibility at Stake: Why Higher Rates Are the Only Path to Curb Inflation

A new opinion piece argues the Fed must raise rates further to tame inflation and preserve its credibility. We break down the economic logic and market implications.

The Washington Post Sep 16, 2026
Rupee Under Pressure: RBI Intervention Eyed as Oil Prices Climb
Central Banks

Rupee Under Pressure: RBI Intervention Eyed as Oil Prices Climb

Traders expect the Reserve Bank of India to step into the forex market to support the rupee as rising oil prices strain the currency.

Reuters Sep 16, 2026
Fed Expected to Hike Again, Ignoring Trump Pressure
Central Banks

Fed Expected to Hike Again, Ignoring Trump Pressure

The Federal Reserve is poised to raise its benchmark rate despite President Trump's demands for lower rates, signaling its commitment to data-driven policy.

KTVN Sep 16, 2026
ECB Staff Push for Clarity on Lagarde's Future as President
Central Banks

ECB Staff Push for Clarity on Lagarde's Future as President

ECB employees are demanding transparency about Christine Lagarde's potential early departure, raising questions about the central bank's leadership continuity.

Financial Times Sep 16, 2026
Fed Kicks Off Two-Day Meeting as Forex Traders Brace for Policy Signals
Forex

Fed Kicks Off Two-Day Meeting as Forex Traders Brace for Policy Signals

The Federal Reserve begins its two-day policy meeting today, with forex markets on edge for any shift in rate guidance. Here's what to watch.

DailyForex Sep 16, 2026
Forex and Fixed Income Market Talk: What's Moving Global Markets
Forex

Forex and Fixed Income Market Talk: What's Moving Global Markets

Global forex and fixed income roundup: market talk highlights cross-asset flows, rate expectations, and the key levels traders are watching.

Moomoo Sep 16, 2026
EUR/USD Forecast Clouded by Energy Shock Ahead of FOMC
Forex

EUR/USD Forecast Clouded by Energy Shock Ahead of FOMC

EUR/USD faces pressure from an energy shock and upcoming FOMC decision. We analyze the drivers, key levels, and what it means for traders.

forex.com Sep 16, 2026
Gold Tumbles Nearly 2% as Oil Spike and 5% Treasury Yields Fuel Fed Rate-Hike Bets
Gold

Gold Tumbles Nearly 2% as Oil Spike and 5% Treasury Yields Fuel Fed Rate-Hike Bets

Gold fell nearly 2% as surging oil and near-5% Treasury yields bolstered expectations of further Fed rate hikes, pressuring the non-yielding metal.

KITCO Sep 16, 2026
What a Fed Rate Hike Could Mean for Gold and Silver Prices
Gold

What a Fed Rate Hike Could Mean for Gold and Silver Prices

Gold and silver often react to Fed rate hikes through dollar strength and rising yields. Here's how to think about the setup.

CBS News Sep 16, 2026
Gold Slips as Middle East Pipeline Attacks Test Safe-Haven Demand
Gold

Gold Slips as Middle East Pipeline Attacks Test Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices fell on Monday, September 14, 2026, after new attacks on a Saudi pipeline. We break down the drivers, key levels, and what traders should watch.

Yahoo Finance Sep 16, 2026
DOJ Targets $61M in Iran's Crypto-Laundered Oil Proceeds
Crypto

DOJ Targets $61M in Iran's Crypto-Laundered Oil Proceeds

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against $61 million in cryptocurrency, alleging it stems from Iran's black market oil sales used to fund its military.

CoinDesk Sep 16, 2026