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Goldman pivots, now forecasts Fed rate hike in October
Coin Desk - 17 Sep 2026 04:17
The Fed is likely to raise rates by 25 basis points in October, Goldman said, drawing attention to Fed's own hawkish near term rate projections.
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
BBC - 17 Sep 2026 00:40
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
S&P Global Buys Openzeppelin in a Big Bet on Onchain Finance
Bitcoin.com - 17 Sep 2026 14:01
According to the major market intelligence firm S&P Global, the company is acquiring the digital security firm Openzeppelin. The goal of the acquisition is to enhance S&P Globals risk assessment and ecosystem development...
As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2026 13:43
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the worlds biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
SEC grants temporary exemption for tokenized US stock trading
Coin Telegraph - 17 Sep 2026 13:34
The SECs Innovation Exemption allows limited tokenized US stock trading on onchain venues with trading caps and transparency requirements.
Bitcoin treasury firms can outperform BTC but is the risk worth taking?
Coin Telegraph - 17 Sep 2026 13:30
Bitcoin treasury companies promise to amplify returns over investing in Bitcoin alone, but does the potential upside outweigh the risks to the downside?
Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Warns of Higher Inflation
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2026 13:27
The decision was announced a day after data showed the fastest pace of price increases in months.
SEC Cracks Open the Door for Wall Street Stocks to Trade Onchain
Bitcoin.com - 17 Sep 2026 13:15
The SEC just gave a limited slice of the U.S. stock market permission to do something that sounds more like crypto than Wall Street: trade tokenized stocks through onchain automated market makers and liquidity pools. Und...
FCA Clears Crypto Rulebook, but UK Banks Can Still Block Transfers
Bitcoin.com - 17 Sep 2026 05:30
The FCA has published final guidance defining which crypto businesses will need authorization under the U.K.s incoming regulatory regime. The clarity removes a major uncertainty for firms, but a separate problem remains:...
7 Democratic Senators Vow to Keep Pushing CLARITY Act After Setback
Bitcoin.com - 17 Sep 2026 03:05
A group of Democratic senators says the failed Senate vote on the CLARITY Act will not end efforts to establish a federal framework for cryptocurrency markets. The lawmakers pledged to continue bipartisan negotiations ai...
Nikkei Rises 1.0%, Led by Pharma, Machinery Stocks
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 01:25
Japanese stocks were higher, supported by bargain-hunting, as recent rising momentum in crude oil eases.
Gold Ticks Up as Markets Weigh Fed Path
Wall Street Journal - 17 Sep 2026 01:15
Gold edged up in early Asian trade after slipping in the wake of the Feds first rate hike in over three years.
Passing UPI MDR to customers is a criminal offence: Here's what the law says - experts weigh in
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:55
UPI MDR will apply to specified P2M transactions above ₹2,000 from 15 October. While the charge is levied on merchants, the government has warned that passing it on to consumers would constitute a criminal offence. Her...
EPFO Form 10C to claim pension benefits: Who can apply? Check step-by-step online claim guide
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:46
Form 10C acts as the official application to withdraw the EPS funds or to secure a Scheme Certificate.
UPI new rules from Oct 15: Will your festive shopping bill get more expensive?
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:37
Retailers may raise prices or reduce discounts this festive season as a new 0.4% fee on UPI transactions over ₹2,000 takes effect from October 15. Although the charge cannot be directly passed to consumers, businesses ...
Amazon makes $1.5 billion move for U.S. workers
The Street - 17 Sep 2026 23:33
Amazon's $1.5 billion pay investment raises starting wages for full-time U.S. core operations roles to $20, alongside new benefits.
Top 7 AI Product Demos You Cant Miss
Small Business Trends - 17 Sep 2026 23:31
Discover the top 7 AI product demos you can't miss! Explore cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions that showcase the power of AI. Don't miss out on these must-see demonstrations!
Beyond the Drill: Why the Human Side of Dentistry Matters More Than Ever
The Street - 17 Sep 2026 23:30
Exploring the human touch that technology and corporate dentistry can't replace
Evercore wants investors to buy tumbling streaming stock
The Street - 17 Sep 2026 23:17
Evercore ISI raised its Netflix (NFLX) price target and pointed to stronger subscriber trends and live sports growth as revenue drivers.
FCC approves foreign owners for a merged Paramount-Warner Bros.
L.A. Times - 17 Sep 2026 23:08
Royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will own nearly 50% of the equity of a merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery
Mutual fund analysis: From AMC behaviour to manager style, key checks you should make before putting your money
livemint.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:06
Mutual fund selection goes beyond checking past returns and star ratings. Before investing, investors should look at how the fund house operates, whether the manager stays true to their strategy and what the portfolio re...
A Federal US Crypto Bank Just Added Physical Uranium Tokens
Bitcoin.com - 17 Sep 2026 23:05
Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, officially began offering institutional custody for xU3O8 on September 16, 2026. The token represents physical uranium yellowca...