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Federal Reserve Holds Rates at 3.75%-4% Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

September 17, 2026 (18 days ago)

The Federal Reserve holds the federal funds rate at 3.75%-4% as it balances solid economic growth against persistent inflation, with markets anticipating…

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Real Hourly Earnings Slip 0.7% as Fuel Costs Outpace Wage Growth

September 17, 2026 (18 days ago)

Inflation-adjusted wages have fallen for six consecutive months, shifting the burden of consumer spending onto stock market gains and affluent households as…

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US Firms Distribute $122M in Tariff Refunds to Employees via Bonuses

September 17, 2026 (18 days ago)

Major U.S. corporations are utilizing a portion of their $100 billion in tariff refunds to fund employee bonuses and retirement contributions, diverging…

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News 🌐 Macro — 📊 Neutral

Federal Reserve Hikes Rates by 25 Basis Points Amid Borrowing Cost Pressures

September 17, 2026 (18 days ago)

Following a 25-basis-point hike in September 2026, the Federal Reserve continues to influence consumer borrowing costs, keeping interest rates for personal and…

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Raising Social Security Tax Cap Could Cost 900,000 Jobs, Study Finds

September 17, 2026 (18 days ago)

Economic models indicate that eliminating the Social Security payroll tax cap to improve program solvency may trigger broad negative repercussions, including a…

Mastercard Launches Dreams Campaign to Support 36 Million Small Businesses

September 16, 2026 (18 days ago)

Mastercard pivots its marketing strategy with the 'Dreams' campaign, offering small businesses data-driven insights and operational support to combat economic headwinds and…

US 10-Year Treasury Yield Breaches 5% Amid Debt Spiral and Inflation Fears

September 16, 2026 (18 days ago)

U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit 5.027% as geopolitical instability and fiscal concerns drive borrowing costs higher, fueling fears of a long-term debt…

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News 🌐 Macro — 📊 Neutral

Fed Set for September Meeting as Markets Price in 25 Basis Point Rate Hike

September 15, 2026 (19 days ago)

The FOMC meets September 15-16, 2026, with markets anticipating a 25 basis point rate hike as the Federal Reserve balances economic growth…

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10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.04% as Mortgage Rates Surge to 7.17%

September 15, 2026 (19 days ago)

Rising Treasury yields have pushed mortgage rates to 7.17%, creating a severe affordability crisis that has left 57.9% more sellers than buyers…

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News 🌐 Macro

Moody's Mark Zandi Warns Fed Rate Hike Risks Economic Slowdown

September 15, 2026 (20 days ago)

Economist Mark Zandi cautions that a Federal Reserve rate hike could be a major policy error, potentially stalling economic growth and increasing…

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Federal Reserve Sets September 15-16 Meeting to Review Interest Rate Policy

September 14, 2026 (20 days ago)

The FOMC will convene on September 15-16 to assess the federal funds rate, with markets watching for signals on future monetary policy…

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Fed Weighs September Rate Hike as Inflation Remains Above 2% Target

September 14, 2026 (21 days ago)

Market expectations shift toward a potential Fed rate hike in September as stubborn inflation and a stable labor market challenge the central…

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