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Venezuela closing in on deal to move $4bn gold reserves from Bank of England to New York
Venezuela is nearing a deal to move $4 billion (£2.9 billion) in gold from the Bank of England to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York after a years-long leg...
T-Mobile’s $85 Billion Debt Load Won’t Feel the Fed’s Rate Hike the Way Wall Street Thinks
The post T-Mobile’s $85 Billion Debt Load Won’t Feel the Fed’s Rate Hike the Way Wall Street Thinks appeared first on 24/7 Wall St.. The Federal Reserve raised its target range on September 17, 2026, moving the upper bound from 3.75% to 4.00%. T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) fell 5.57% to $166.45. The...
AI Is an Elite Crime Spree - thebignewsletter.com
AI Is an Elite Crime Spree thebignewsletter.com Washington has no good way to rein in AI The Economist Opinion | Can Washington accept yes from the AI giants? The Washington Post Editorial: September 18, 2026: AI’s promise comes with a warning WCVB Campaigns keep focus on the economy as AI concerns spike ahead of the midterms NBC News
Fed staff should have known Silicon Valley Bank was vulnerable, new report finds
An outside review of the Federal Reserve's oversight of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023 has found the Fed's staff "knew, or should have known," that the bank was vulnerable prior to the crisis, Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said Friday. Bowman announced the results of...
Yields on US bonds rise on tighter monetary policy
Yields on US Treasury bonds were on the rise to wrap up the week, marked by the Federal Reserve's decision to increase interest rates for the first time since 2023.The Federal Reserve underlined that ...
RBI absorbs Rs 2.23 lakh crore via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said that it absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore from the banking system through a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction as part of its ongoing efforts to manage surplus liquidity and align short-term money market rates with the policy repo rate.According to an official release, the central bank received bids worth Rs 2,22,629 crore against the notified amount of Rs 2.25 lakh crore and accepted all the bids. The funds were absorbed at a weighted average rate
RBI absorbs Rs 2.23 lakh crore via VRRR auction amid surplus liquidity
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said that it absorbed Rs 2.23 lakh crore from the banking system through a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction as part of its ongoing efforts to manage surplus liquidity and align short-term money market rates with the policy repo rate. According to an official release, the central bank received bids worth Rs 2,22,629 crore against the notified amount of Rs 2.25 lakh crore and accepted all the bids. The funds were absorbed at
Tata Sons Boardroom Showdown: Who Will Prevail in the Battle for Control?
The boardroom conflict at Tata Sons intensifies as N Chandrasekaran's term is extended amid opposition from Noel Tata. With the RBI's rejection of a request to surrender its Core Investment Company registration, the board has opted for a public listing, a move that has divided stakeholders. This article examines the key players, their positions, and the potential legal ramifications of these decisions in one of India's most significant corporate battles.
The Reading List: September 18, 2026
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
India’s space policy needs a strategy for orbital power
India's space policy needs a strategic focus on emerging orbits, technology and the rules that will govern the next space economy. #SPACE
Nasdaq futures lead Wall St gains as oil retreat eases inflation worries
Nasdaq futures lead Wall St gains as oil retreat eases inflation worries
Bank of Japan rate hike exposes cracks in Bessent’s facade
TOKYO – Two words sprang to mind when the Bank of Japan lifted its policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.25% on Friday: Scott Bessent. No, the US Treasury secretary didn’t cause the 25-basis-point increase announced by Governor Kazuo Ueda. The BOJ was responding to a far more pressing reality: inflation continues to outpace [...] The post Bank of Japan rate hike exposes cracks in Bessent’s facade appeared first on Asia Times .
FxWirePro: AUD/USD firms after RBA governor Bullock comments
AUD/USD strengthened on Friday as investors assessed fresh comments from Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock . Australias top central banker said on Friday that some upside inflation risks are...
70 Years Of Pokies: NSW Is Still Going For Broke
Seventy years after NSW legalised poker machines, losses are still rising, climbing this year almost twice the rate of inflation. Wesley Mission says
70 years of pokies: NSW is still going for broke
Media release For immediate release 18 September 2026 70 years of pokies: NSW is still going for broke Seventy years after NSW legalised poker machines, losses are still rising, climbing this year almost twice the rate of inflation. Wesley Mission says it is time to act on gambling harm, just as governments acted on ... Continued
Bitcoin Faces $80,000 Ceiling as Fed and CLARITY Risks Mount
Bitcoin may struggle to break decisively above $80,000 as tighter U.S. monetary policy and the CLARITY Act setback weigh on near-term conditions. Coinshares sees both headwinds delaying a stronger crypto recovery. Bitcoin’s $80,000 Breakout Faces a Tougher Fed Bitcoin faces a more difficult path above $80,000 after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled [...]
Gold rises as lower oil, Treasury yields ease inflation pressure
Gold rises as lower oil, Treasury yields ease inflation pressure
Australia's central bank chief warns inflation risks materialising
Australia's central bank chief warns inflation risks materialising
ACGN Goods Market 2032: Why 8.5% CAGR and Asia Pacific Dominance Rewrite the Growth Playbook
Navigating Growth and Complexity in the Global ACGN Goods Market The ACGN goods market has evolved from a niche enthusiast sector into a substantial consumer economy, demonstrating resilience and rapid expansion across the past five years. The total market size reached approximately 38,500 million USD in 2025, reflecting consistent year-over-year growth from its 2020 baseline of 25,600 million USD. This trajectory indicates a compound annual growth rate of roughly 8.5 percent through the forecas
RBA's Bullock: Outlook risks were skewed to upside
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock said on Friday that inflation is not expected to return to the midpoint of the target range until late 2027 because of persistent global cost p...
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