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- 01Oct 6, 2026Wall Street Securities Profits Surge 51.3% to $45.9 Billion in First Half of 2026
- 02Oct 2, 2026U.S. Jobs Report Misses Expectations as Payrolls Rise by Just 29,000
- 03Oct 7, 2026Porsche Expects Lower Sales in Coming Years as It Targets Higher Margins and Lower Break-Even
- 04Oct 2, 2026Fed Rate-Hold Probability for October Rises to 85%
- 05Oct 3, 2026Hegseth’s Latest Remarks on Iran Signal Continued Military Pressure and Concerns Over Missile Reconstruction
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Fed Minutes Signal Another 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike May Be Appropriate by Year-End
Fed officials unanimously raised rates to 3.75%–4% and indicated another hike may be appropriate by year-end, as persistent inflation risks keep monetary policy restrictive.
Intel Continues Involvement in Elon Musk’s Terafab Chip Manufacturing Project
Intel will continue its involvement in Elon Musk’s Terafab project, which aims to develop large-scale semiconductor manufacturing capacity as the partnership structure takes shape.
Porsche Expects Lower Sales in Coming Years as It Targets Higher Margins and Lower Break-Even
Porsche expects lower vehicle sales in coming years and aims to cut its break-even point below 200,000 units while rebuilding its operating margin toward 15%.
Swift’s Blockchain Ledger Faces Key Infrastructure Hurdle as Banks Need Internal Digital-Asset Layers
Swift’s blockchain ledger requires banks to maintain permissioned ledgers, wallets and smart-contract infrastructure, making internal digital-asset capabilities a key requirement for adoption.
Hegseth’s Latest Remarks on Iran Signal Continued Military Pressure and Concerns Over Missile Reconstruction
Hegseth says Iran will attempt to rebuild its missile capabilities but that reconstruction will be slow, while Washington keeps military pressure and future deployment options open.
Indian Investor Warns of Tougher Times, Raising Questions for Crypto Investors
Indian investor M. Dhandapani urges families to avoid new loans and build emergency reserves. His warning highlights the risks crypto investors face if they need to sell volatile assets during economic stress.
Fed Rate-Hold Probability for October Rises to 85%
Markets now assign an 85% probability to the Fed holding rates steady in October after weaker U.S. jobs data showed slower hiring, softer wage growth and higher unemployment.
U.S. Jobs Report Misses Expectations as Payrolls Rise by Just 29,000
U.S. payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, wage growth slowed to 0.1%, and unemployment reached 4.2%, potentially strengthening expectations for Fed rate cuts.
The Probability of a Federal Reserve Rate Hike in October Has Declined
Fed October rate-hike expectations fell from 70% to 25% as officials called for more economic data, shifting market attention toward a possible December increase.
Trump Predicts Iran War Will End “Very Soon” as Hormuz Dispute Complicates Peace Efforts
Trump predicts the Iran war will end “very soon” as indirect negotiations continue, but disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. blockade and Iran’s nuclear program remain unresolved.
Michael Barr Warns of Persistent Inflation Risks as AI Investment Supports U.S. Growth
Fed official Michael Barr says the path to 2% inflation remains uncertain, while AI investment supports growth but could raise prices and disrupt the labor market.
Prediction Markets Surpass $20 Billion in Weekly Volume
Prediction markets reached a record $20.4B in weekly volume, led by Kalshi’s $15.8B. Football, Fed markets and upcoming U.S. midterms are driving activity.
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Build as Strong U.S. Demand Keeps Inflation Risks in Focus
Resilient U.S. employment and consumer spending, combined with persistent inflation, are strengthening expectations of another 25-basis-point Fed rate hike in October.
Peter Schiff Warns of S&P 500 Crash Risk as Market Breadth Weakens Near Record Highs
Peter Schiff warns that weak S&P 500 breadth could signal greater downside risk, with 430 constituents averaging 21.7% below their highs despite the index trading near a record.
Chinese Automakers Capture Nearly 12% of Europe’s New-Car Market in August
Chinese automakers captured nearly 12% of Europe’s new-car market in August, while their brands took roughly one-quarter of hybrids and one-third of plug-in hybrids.
NYSE Links With Blockchain.com to Push Tokenized Stocks Into Crypto Markets
NYSE and Blockchain.com are exploring access to tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for Blockchain.com’s 44M+ accounts, alongside a two-way market-data partnership.
Bessent Pressures Japan for Higher Rates and Tighter Fiscal Policy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Japan to raise rates and tighten fiscal policy, citing yen weakness, inflation and risks surrounding Japan’s bond market.
Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.25%, Highest Level in 31 Years
BOJ raises rates to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, by a 7–2 vote. Inflation risks support further hikes, but no timeline was given, weighing on the yen.
Bank of England Rate Decision: Markets Price 30% Chance of a 25-Basis-Point Hike
The Bank of England is expected to hold rates at 3.75%, but markets price a 30% chance of a 25-bps hike. The MPC vote and policy language could drive the pound.
Foreign Holdings of US Treasuries Fall to $9.25 Trillion, Lowest Since October 2025
Foreign investors cut US Treasury holdings by $50.4B in July to $9.25T, the lowest since October 2025. France and Canada led the decline, while the UK added $58.4B.
Trump Threatens Europe With Heavy Tariffs Over Closer EU-Canada Ties
Trump warned that the US could impose heavy tariffs on Europe or halt parts of trade if closer EU-Canada cooperation is viewed as a move against US interests.
Goldman Sachs Expects 25bps Fed Rate Hike After Inflation Data Strengthens Tightening Bets
Goldman Sachs now expects a 25bps Fed rate hike next week after inflation data increased market expectations for tighter monetary policy, potentially pressuring Bitcoin and risk assets.
Larry Ellison Cancels $7.5 Billion Oracle Share Sale Plan as Stock Faces AI Spending Pressure
Larry Ellison canceled a planned $7.5B Oracle share sale, with no shares sold. Oracle stock is down 23% this year as investors focus on AI infrastructure costs and cash flow.
Nvidia Could Invest Up to $10 Billion in Anthropic’s Potential IPO
Nvidia is reportedly considering investing up to $10 billion in Anthropic’s potential IPO, which could value the AI company at around $2 trillion.
Fed Rate Hike Bets Surge to 87% as Markets Brace for Higher Dollar and Bond Yields
Markets are pricing an 87% chance of a Fed rate hike next week, a move that could strengthen the dollar and bond yields while increasing pressure on stocks and crypto.
Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 1.25% as Inflation Pressures Persist
The Bank of Japan is expected to raise rates to 1.25% next week as persistent inflation and higher energy costs increase pressure for further tightening.
US CPI Report Sends Mixed Inflation Signals as Core Monthly Prices Rise Above Expectations
U.S. CPI data showed mixed signals: annual inflation remained stable, but monthly core CPI rose more than expected, keeping pressure on the Fed’s rate outlook.