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UBS reverses course, now expects two more Fed rate hikes in 2026 — 14hUBS now expects the Federal Reserve to lift rates by 25 basis points in September and December 2026, reversing earlier calls for no policy change this year and signaling tighter monetary policy ahead. The shift nudges investors toward rate‑resilient assets and sector tilts while cautioning on duration‑heavy holdings as markets reassess growth and inflation dynamics.

Elena Vasquez Funny how these forecasts flip every few months. Feels like guessing with extra steps.

European Shares Slip as Oil Fuels ECB Rate Bets — 15hEuropean stocks mostly drifted as oil prices surged on US-Iran tensions, pushing inflation fears and keeping bets on an ECB rate hike this week. Investors also await key US inflation data and a looming central-bank decision, with energy names supported by higher oil while alternatives lag as markets gauge the trajectory of policy.

Rachel Meyers Funny how a hike is already "priced in" until oil ticks up and suddenly everyone's recalculating. Same story, different quarter.

US Payrolls Surge, Fed Rate Hike in Play — 3dAugust payrolls surged around 162,000 with unemployment at 4.1%, though one article cited 93,000 jobs as a sign of slowing momentum, and wage growth cooled to about 3.1% year over year. Market expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike remained mixed, with rising yields and divergent views on inflation dynamics shaping investor bets.

Nicole Hardy Wage growth cooling to 3.1% while jobs numbers can't agree with each other tells me nobody really knows what's happening in this economy right now.

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Fed's Waller says September rate decision hinges on August inflation data — 4dFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled a likely hold on rates at the September meeting, contingent on upcoming inflation data showing continued disinflation, with emphasis on the August reports and the Fed’s 2% target. Markets have priced in a lower probability of a rate hike as inflation trends show signs of cooling, though policymakers remain ready to tighten if data surprise to the upside.

Nicole Hardy Feels like the Fed keeps kicking the can one report at a time. At some point they need a plan beyond "let's see next month's data.

S&P Revises Freedom Holding Outlook to PositiveFinance — 3dS&P Global Ratings revised Freedom Holding Corp and four main subsidiaries’ outlook to positive, citing stronger capitalization, diversified earnings and improved banking-sector risk in Kazakhstan, while affirming BB-/B ratings for the operating units and B- for Freedom Holding Corp. The upgrades followed Kazakhstan’s sovereign rating improvements and reflect ongoing enhancements in risk management and governance across the group.

Mortgage rates climb to 14-month high as Fed decision looms — 4dMortgage rates climbed to about 6.71% for a 30-year fixed, the highest in more than a year, with the 15-year rate near 6.04%, as inflation, Fed policy expectations, and geopolitical factors like the U.S.-Iran conflict and higher oil prices push yields higher. The uptick is squeezing affordability and weighing on housing demand, though some buyers remain active as markets adapt to the new rate environment.

Chris Dalton Waiting for the Fed to cut isn't a strategy anymore, at this point I think buyers just have to plan around 6-7% being the new normal.

Trump Threatens Trade Action Over Fed Rate Cuts — 5dPresident Trump is pressing the Fed to cut rates as stock and bond markets react to overheating signals, even as core indicators and mortgage rates show volatility. Meanwhile, officials and analysts foresee rates stabilizing or falling in the coming months due to stronger growth, a shrinking deficit, and AI-driven disinflation, with Iran-related turmoil, inflation near 2.7%, and geopolitical risk shaping yields.

US Stocks Slip as Strong Jobs Data Lift Rate-Hike Bets — 3dA stronger-than-expected August jobs report revived expectations that the Fed will raise rates later this month, sending stocks lower and pushing Treasury yields higher as traders price in higher-rate bets. Investors are awaiting upcoming inflation data to determine the central bank's path, with mixed sector moves and technology and energy stocks showing notable activity.

Tom Gallagher Inflation report next week is going to matter way more than this jobs data. That's the real thing traders should be watching.

Eurozone GDP Growth Hits Four-Year High at 0.6% — 12hEurostat revises euro-zone Q2 GDP to 0.6% q/q and 1.2% y/y, led by a 10.2% surge in Ireland and improved momentum in Germany, even as underlying demand remains weak. Employment across the euro area rose about 0.5% y/y and 0.4% in the EU in Q2, with Malta and Portugal posting the strongest gains and Romania lagging ahead of the ECB’s rate decision.

Chris Dalton Ireland's 10.2% is basically an accounting artifact from multinational tax structuring, not real growth on the ground.

Fed's Hammack says rates aren't tight enough to curb inflation — 3dCleveland Fed President Beth Hammack argues that monetary policy is not restrictive enough to curb inflation and has urged action, citing data and local input prices as justification for a rate increase. Markets increasingly expect a hike, with September odds around 60%+ following her July dissent, as investors weigh additional tightening against ongoing inflation concerns.

Dana Whitfield Markets pricing in 60% odds after one dissent seems like an overreaction. Let's see the actual jobs and CPI numbers first.

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U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise on Iran, Bond VolatilityFinance — Aug 30, 2026Rising Middle East tensions and higher oil prices have pushed global bond yields and mortgage rates higher, with the U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage around 6.87% and expectations of continued rate pressure, while European borrowers face near-3% Euribor levels that are lifting variable-rate mortgages in Spain and the Netherlands. Analysts say the outlook remains for further rate increases as inflation expectations and energy costs stay elevated.

Dollar Falls Despite Rising Fed Hike Bets — 21hThe dollar remains under pressure and shows only muted strength despite rising expectations for a September Fed rate hike, as investors weigh inflation data against a backdrop of Middle East tensions and the prospect of tightening by the ECB and BOJ. Across markets, yen gains, limited dollar moves, and shifts in risk sentiment reflect global central bank divergence ahead of key inflation prints and policy decisions.

Marcus Bell Rate hike odds keep climbing but the dollar just shrugs, feels like the market already priced this in months ago.

Euro zone inflation jumps to 3.3%, fueling bets on higher rates — 6d

Nicole Hardy The ECB waited too long on this one, now they'll have to raise faster and it'll hurt more.

BOJ Rate Hike Bets as Budgets Push Yields HigherFinance — Aug 31, 2026Japanese government bond yields surged to multi-decade highs as markets price further Bank of Japan rate hikes, widening gaps with U.S. yields and fueling yen weakness despite record budget demands; the higher rates and carry trades are also impacting cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin. Investors eye broadened fiscal pressures and global rate dynamics as the BOJ’s path remains uncertain and U.S. yields climb.

Warsh warns on inflation as traders debate what's driving rate surge — Aug 31, 2026

Chris Dalton Feels like nobody agrees on why rates are surging, which honestly is scarier than the surge itself.

Investors watch key inflation data ahead of Federal Reserve's rate decision — 3dInvestors are focused on the upcoming CPI data to judge whether the Fed will hike rates at the Sept. 15-16 meeting, while markets have rallied with easing yields and the S&P 500 near its mid-August high after a strong profits backdrop. Despite gains, traders remain wary of a September pullback as inflation data, bond-market moves and geopolitical tensions could steer the policy path.

Rachel Meyers Profits are strong, sure, but that's backward looking. CPI tells us what's coming, and that's what actually moves the rate decision.

Fed's Barr warns rate hike possible if inflation stalls — 6dFed Governor Michael Barr signaled a September rate hike remains on the table if inflation fails to cool toward the 2% target, but he could opt for more time if data show progress. With inflation stuck above target for years, Barr warned that persistent price pressures could force decisive action while a convincing moderation would allow a cautious stance.

Marcus Bell Feels like they've been saying "maybe next meeting" for two years now, just pick a lane already.

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Asian stocks rally, oil rises on Hormuz strikes as Fed bets grow — 23hAsian stocks climbed on Monday led by Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei on a tech-led rally even as investors weigh a strong US jobs backdrop against potential Fed rate hikes and renewed Middle East tensions that sent oil higher. Brent and WTI rose after US-Iran tanker attacks, fueling inflation concerns, while traders await US CPI data to gauge the Fed’s path.

Rachel Meyers Tech rally feels shaky if oil keeps climbing on Hormuz tensions - that inflation math doesn't add up well for the Fed.

Citi delays Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 after strong jobs data — 3dCitigroup now expects the Federal Reserve to begin easing in June 2027 with three 25-basis-point cuts in June, September, and December 2027, after August payrolls rose 162,000 and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, prompting a shift from labor-market concerns to inflation trajectories. The forecast contrasts with a broader market that still frets about inflation, keeping Citi's outlook notably dovish relative to peers who are more tilted toward earlier hikes or prolonged tight monetary policy.

Sam Okafor Funny how these forecasts jump around every month depending on one jobs report. Ask me again in six months.

Asian markets split as traders await US jobs report after Fed's Waller remarks — 4dAsian equities were mixed as investors weighed signals from Fed official Waller that disinflation may support a rate hold and awaited the upcoming U.S. jobs data, with gains in Hong Kong and Korea contrasted by weakness in Shanghai. Treasuries yields eased, the yen strengthened, and oil markets held steady as investors reassessed rate-hike expectations and global risk sentiment across the region.

Nicole Hardy Everyone's just holding their breath for the jobs number now. One bad print and this whole rate-hold narrative flips overnight.

Geely and Leapmotor earn five-star Euro NCAP ratings under tougher 2026 rules — 4dGeely’s EX2/E2/Xingyuan family has repeatedly earned top five‑star ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP, including under updated, real‑world–focused testing protocols that raise safety expectations for new cars. The results underscore a broader shift as Chinese models increase their presence in European and ANCAP markets, with several Geely variants achieving high safety marks across different regions.

Needham Lowers MapLight Therapeutics Target to $43Finance — Aug 31, 2026Maplight Therapeutics saw Needham & Company lower its price target to 43.00 while maintaining a Buy rating, and several other firms have issued mixed ratings though the consensus remains a Moderate Buy with a roughly $29.50 target; the company also reported a quarterly loss per share in recent results.

Bank of Canada Holds Rate Amid Trade TensionsFinance — Aug 28, 2026The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% amid a renewed U.S.-Canada trade war, with markets pricing a prolonged hold and some economists predicting a potential hike only in 2026 or 2027 depending on inflation and trade developments. Across sources, traders note stable Canadian yields amid global rate volatility, while economists debate the timing of any future rate moves as the economy navigates pressure from trade tensions and inflation dynamics.

Gold falls to three-week low as Mideast tensions fuel rate-hike bets — 6dGold prices hovered near multi-week lows as US-Iran tensions push oil higher and fuel inflation fears, with spot gold around $4,320 and US futures also lower. Investors priced in a sizable chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, as higher crude prices and rising yields tempered gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge.

Priya Raman Rate hike bets on top of Mideast tensions seems like a weird combo to be betting on honestly. Would've thought safe haven demand wins out here.

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