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The Fed Can't Fight Inflation Alone. Will Congress Do Its Part?

Lawmakers have to show they'll back the national debt with future fiscal surpluses, which means reining in government spending.

Reason · Sep 17

Dollar Slightly Lower as T-Note Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a new 1.5-month high on Thursday and finished down by -0.03%. The dollar posted modest losses on Thursday as a sharp rally in stocks curbed demand for dollar liquidity. Lower T-note yields on Thursday also weighed on the dollar. Dollar losses were limited...

Barchart · Sep 17

US Treasuries rally as oil cools and confidence in Fed’s Warsh grows

US Treasury yields fell as declining oil prices and renewed confidence in the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight eased pressure on the bond market. The 10-year yield dropped to 4.95%, snapping an eight-day rise, while investors weighed the possibility of further rate hikes after the Fed’s latest decision.

The Economic Times · Sep 17

The September Scramble: Find Sanctuary in These 3 Defensive Dividend Stocks

As Fed and inflation worries mount, Casey's General Stores, Johnson & Johnson, and PepsiCo stand out as defensive dividend payers with healthy balance sheets, growing payouts, and buyback programs.

MarketBeat · Sep 17

London stocks rise as investors digest Bank of England’s ‘hawkish’ hold

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to maintain bank rate at 3.75%, repeating July’s split.

Evening Standard · Sep 17

The Fed’s Rate Hike Could Backfire If Oil Prices Collapse

After the Fed's September rate hike, oil futures show backwardation signaling lower prices ahead as demand destruction and rising non-OPEC supply threaten to undercut inflation and economic growth.

MarketBeat · Sep 17

Kevin Warsh, an angry Trump and Jerome Powell Déjà vu: how history is repeating itself

The S&P 500 fell 1% and the Dow lost 1.7% as the Fed chair said rates weren't restrictive before Wednesday's hike.

Fortune · Sep 17

'Lower Rates Fast': Trump Warns Fed as US Stocks Drop After First Rate Hike Since 2023

Trump calls for US interest rates of 1% or less after the Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4%, citing elevated inflation and a delayed return to its 2% target.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Make This Trade Now That the Fed Has Hiked Rates

December Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

Barchart · Sep 17

Stocks Push Higher on Lower Crude Prices and Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.86% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.47%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.85%, and September E-mini Nasdaq...

Barchart · Sep 17