Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to JPMorgan Chase, the S&P 500 could experience a swing of up to 2% depending on the Federal Reserve's messaging during its policy decision. Under a baseline scenario of a 25 basis-point rate hike with conservative guidance, the index may rise 0.25% to 0.75%. However, if the Fed signals a

United Airlines CFO stated that orders remain very strong heading into the fourth quarter of 2026.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said today (September 16) that developed countries' share of global GDP has slightly declined as emerging economies rise. The statement reflects shifting economic power dynamics on the global

MSCI Nordic Index gained 0.5% to 394.18 points today, with military-focused Kongsberg Gruppen ASA surging 3% to lead Nordic stocks.

United Airlines CFO indicated on Wednesday that the carrier may cancel some scheduled December flights in Q4 if fuel prices stay elevated. The conditional statement reflects ongoing concern over operating costs amid high energy prices.

On Sept 16, European stock indices closed with gains. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.59% to 637.92 points, while the STOXX 50 index climbed 0.72% to 6,281.13 points. The FTSE Eurofirst 300 index advanced 0.61% to 2,548.36 points.

The U.S. Treasury conducted an auction of four-month bills today, with results showing a yield of 4.030% and a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.72.

House Democrats led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Jim McGovern are pushing to eliminate federal tax incentives for data centers, arguing the facilities consume excessive energy and strain local communities while benefiting from tax breaks designed for economically distressed areas.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points when the FOMC wraps up its two-day meeting on September 16, pushing the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75-4.00%. The move comes as inflation runs at 3.7% year-over-year in July, nearly double the central

On September 16, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, pushing the federal funds rate to a target range of 3.75-4.00%, marking the first rate increase since 2023. The decision comes as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, confirmed by the Senate and sworn in on May 22,

US retail sales surged 1.2% in August from July, the US Census Bureau reported on September 16, delivering the strongest monthly gain since March 2026 and surpassing economist forecasts of 0.7% to 0.8%. The jump followed July's monthly decline, the first in nine months, which economists had

According to Jin10, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Kalibaff posted on September 16 that rate hikes cannot open the Strait of Hormuz or increase oil production. Kalibaff proposed a modified "Strait Taylor Rule," arguing that the natural interest rate is not neutral but rather a risk

According to Ondo Finance's official announcement, its subsidiary Oasis Pro Markets, a U.S. registered broker-dealer, has formally joined DTCC's Fund/SERV network, becoming the first tokenized company to access the platform. Fund/SERV processes over 85% of U.S. mutual fund trading activity. The

According to Guru Club, on September 16, WTI crude oil futures fell 3.75% to $96.97 per barrel, while Brent crude futures dropped 3.34% to $105.12 per barrel.

According to Guru Club, WTI crude oil futures fell 4% on September 16, trading at $96.683 per barrel.

According to Jane Foley, analyst at Dutch cooperative bank, on September 16, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points in its upcoming decision, but dollar selling pressure is anticipated to remain limited. Foley noted that while the Fed may dampen market expectations for