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2026-09-17 Thursday

2026-09-22

00:35:55

[Strategist: The Fed is right to act now] Tom Hughlick, CEO of Strategy Asset Managers: We believe the Fed is right to act now rather than wait, as raising rates again will be more difficult as the midterm elections (October) approach.

00:21:32

According to the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, Russia's producer price index (PPI) rose 6.5% year-on-year and 0.9% month-on-month in August.

00:19:00

Claude: Claude Cowork and Chat are now integrated into a unified Claude product.

00:18:43

[Urban President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union Address Focuses on Competitiveness and Energy Security] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in her 2026 State of the Union address to the European Parliament on March 16 that reviving the economy is the EU's top priority. The EU will accelerate single market reforms and reduce energy costs and administrative burdens to enhance economic competitiveness. (Xinhua)

00:14:19

[Institution: Uncertain Interest Rate Outlook to be a Reason to Buy Short-Term Bonds] Diamond Hill analyst Henry Song stated that uncertainty in the bond market requires investors to allocate funds to short-term assets with attractive yields. He expects today's Fed decision to have little impact on war-induced inflation, thus the outlook remains uncertain. Song also pointed out that Treasury Secretary Bessant's efforts to control long-term yields are futile because the market "has seen through his bluff." Song's strategy is to buy "a large amount of currently very high-yielding short-term assets" and remain flexible. If interest rates do rise, he can redeploy funds when bonds mature. "It's like a dance, trying to maintain portfolio yields while preserving future flexibility."

00:13:45

[A Summary of Wall Street Expectations for Warsh's Speech Today] Major Wall Street banks are closely watching how Kevin Warsh will articulate the subsequent policy path if the Fed raises rates today: Barclays: Warsh is expected to emphasize robust economic growth, near-full employment, and persistently high inflation, largely continuing his previous hawkish stance. Bank of Montreal: Warsh will not make a clear commitment to further rate hikes, characterizing the current moderate tightening as a risk management measure to avoid the need for larger rate hikes in the future. Bank of America: Warsh faces a difficult balance. If he signals consecutive rate hikes, the market may price in a tightening of more than 100 basis points; however, a dovish stance would weaken market confidence in the Fed's 2% inflation target. Citigroup: No further forward guidance is expected; Warsh will reiterate that inflation remains a challenge and work remains to be done. Deutsche Bank: They hope to obtain clear information on the extent of further tightening needed. Warsh may describe this policy cycle as a reversal of last year's 75 basis point risk-hedging rate cuts, bringing policy back to a sufficiently restrictive level. Goldman Sachs: Warsh is expected to emphasize a careful assessment of new economic data, or wait for multiple inflation reports before deciding on the next policy move. JPMorgan Chase: Limited policy details are expected, but Warsh may focus more on economic data compared to previous press conferences. Nomura Securities: No clear guidance on the next policy move is expected; policy direction will heavily depend on monthly inflation data. Standard Chartered Bank: The market will focus on tariffs and inflation, paying attention to whether the impact of tariffs is temporary, and whether the Fed should wait for clearer evidence before further tightening. TD Bank: If the Fed raises rates today, further tightening is highly likely, putting significant communication pressure on Warsh. UBS: Limited forward guidance is expected, but the rate hike itself will enhance the persuasiveness of Warsh's hawkish rhetoric.

00:07:30

[Ukrainian Foreign Ministry: Preparations Underway for Zelensky-Trump Meeting] On the 16th local time, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Tishi stated that Ukraine and the United States are preparing for a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump. He said that the teams of both countries are studying the possibility of holding a presidential meeting and its content, hoping to make the meeting "as substantive as possible." (CCTV News)

00:07:07

The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model projects third-quarter GDP growth at 5.1%, compared to 4.42% previously.

00:06:54

Italian Prime Minister Meloni: I hope to remain in power until the end of this parliamentary term.

00:06:51

Italian Prime Minister Meloni: As long as I retain a stable majority of seats, I will continue to govern.

00:06:28

[Saudi Pipeline May Restore Half Capacity Within Days] Saudi Arabia is attempting to restore approximately half of the capacity of its East-West crude oil pipeline within days by bypassing the section damaged in last week's drone attack. Saudi Aramco aims to achieve full capacity restoration within about six weeks. The pipeline has become a crucial alternative route in the face of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, so even a partial restart is expected to alleviate supply concerns; Brent crude is currently trading above $107.

00:06:03

[OpenAI Questions Secret Agreement Between Apple and Musk] A federal judge has ruled that SpaceX and SpaceX AI must disclose their agreement with Apple after OpenAI attempted to obtain the terms of the agreement in Musk's antitrust case. SpaceX recently settled its lawsuit against Apple but continues to sue OpenAI. OpenAI argues that the undisclosed Apple agreement could affect SpaceX's claims for damages. The agreement is due to be filed in court on Thursday.

00:00:42

Russia's August PPI month-on-month rate

Previous : -2.50% Forecast : -

Published Value 0.90%

00:00:42

Russia's August PPI year-on-year rate

Previous : 6.60% Forecast : -

Published Value 6.50%

00:00:28

Gold and silver prices rose as oil prices fell ahead of the Fed decision. Details>

2026-09-16 Wednesday

23:57:45

Both WTI and Brent crude oil prices fell sharply by $1.50 per barrel, currently trading at $96.94 and $101.41 per barrel respectively. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia is seeking to restore half of the capacity of a key oil pipeline within days.

23:56:42

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,350.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,349.95/ounce, up 1.30% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,392.20/ounce, up 1.37% on the day.

23:53:57

[Institution: Uncertain Interest Rate Outlook to be a Reason to Buy Short-Term Bonds] Diamond Hill analyst Henry Song stated that uncertainty in the bond market requires investors to allocate funds to short-term assets with attractive yields. He expects today's Fed decision to have little impact on war-induced inflation, thus the outlook remains uncertain. Song also pointed out that Treasury Secretary Bessant's efforts to control long-term yields are futile because the market "has seen through his bluff." Song's strategy is to buy "a large amount of currently very high-yielding short-term assets" and remain flexible. If interest rates do rise, he can redeploy funds when bonds mature. "It's like a dance, trying to maintain portfolio yields while preserving future flexibility."

23:53:02

Italian Prime Minister Meloni: Italy will extend its diesel tax reduction policy until October 5.

23:52:46

Turkish state-owned entities will take almost full control of a bank that has been sanctioned by the United States for alleged ties to Iran.

23:52:28

The German Economy Minister stated that setting a cap on fuel prices is a mistake.

23:50:49

The German Minister of Economy stated that temporarily reducing the fuel VAT from 19% to 7% was a reasonable move.

23:50:36

The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, hitting a new intraday high; the Nasdaq 100 rose 1%.

23:50:15

Market News: British Prime Minister Burnham was forced to lower expectations for a major resetting of relations with Europe after Brussels signaled a greater inclination to deepen ties with Canada.

23:49:54

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright hinted that a major announcement would be made today regarding new private sector investments in Venezuela's oil industry.

23:47:41

Brent crude oil futures fell 4.03% to $104.10 a barrel during the day.

23:47:21

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,360.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,360.52/ounce, up 1.55% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $4,395.60/ounce, up 1.45% on the day.

23:47:21

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $101.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $100.97/barrel, down 4.59% on the day; Nymex unleaded gasoline futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $3.2000/gallon mark, currently trading at $3.1994/gallon, down 1.45% on the day; Nymex unleaded gasoline futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $3.2100/gallon mark, currently trading at $3.2085/gallon, down 1.17% on the day.

23:43:13

Libya's National Oil Corporation: Crude oil production has returned to normal.

23:37:58

U.S. Vice President Vance told voters: "Give us another chance, or a few more years, so that we can continue the major work that has been underway for the past two years."

23:37:35

[US Department of Defense Official: AI Companies Underinvest in Security] In an interview, US Department of Defense Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael stated that the security vulnerabilities involving OpenAI and Hugging Face are "worrying, and in my view, this precisely demonstrates their underinvestment in security." He said that AI companies must train their models to prevent them from engaging in illegal or destructive activities, adding, "This is a matter of engineering, research, and investment. I don't know what kind of regulation can prevent this from happening."

23:37:16

[Major European stock indices closed mostly higher] The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.51%, the Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.68%, and the Eurozone blue-chip index rose 0.56%. The UK FTSE 100 index rose 0.34%, the German DAX index rose 0.62%, the French CAC 40 index rose 0.64%, and the Spanish IBEX index rose 0.53%.

23:36:52

A chart shows that weakening large vessel capacity dragged down prices, causing the Baltic Dry Index to decline slightly. Details>

23:11:27

UN Secretary-General António Guterres: We cannot ignore concerns about artificial intelligence.

23:11:12

French Finance Minister: Absolute claims about the risk of human extinction are a way to evade collective responsibility for artificial intelligence.

23:10:53

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: The Strait of Hormuz version of the Taylor rule is—i = r* + π* + 1.5(π?π*) + 0.5(y?y*) + α(Strait of Hormuz?Strait of Hormuz equilibrium value) + β(Strait of Bab el-Mandeb?Strait of Bab el-Mandeb equilibrium value), where α and β are both greater than 0. Let's see if raising interest rates can open up the Strait of Hormuz or produce a barrel of oil. A mere 25 basis point rate hike cannot solve the problem of this vital energy choke point; r* is not a neutral interest rate. This is the Strait of Hormuz risk premium, which we decide. Expectations are no longer anchored.

23:08:47

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 870.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 869.9 yuan/barrel, down 2.41% on the day.

23:07:57

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 26,200.00 mark, currently trading at 26,205.71, up 0.86% on the day.

23:07:46

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract fell 4.01% on the day, closing at $101.59 per barrel.

23:07:46

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $105.00 per barrel mark and is currently trading at $104.99 per barrel, down 3.21% on the day.

23:07:34

WTI crude oil fell below $97 per barrel, down 3.72% on the day.

23:07:18

The CEO of American Airlines said that five new gates are expected to be added in Chicago by the end of this year.

23:06:26

French Finance Minister: I hope France and Europe can accelerate the development of artificial intelligence so that we can manage the related risks.

23:05:59

GE Renewable Energy stated that it does not expect to secure 40 gigawatts of new contract commitments every six months.

23:05:44

French Economy and Finance Minister: Calls to slow down the development of artificial intelligence are in the interest of leading US AI companies.

23:04:16

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 52,100.00 mark, currently trading at 52,102.02, up 0.02% on the day.

23:01:58

[Night Trading Futures Closing] Fuel oil fell 1.96% for the second consecutive day, low-sulfur fuel oil fell 1.37% for the second consecutive day, rapeseed meal rose 1.31% for the second consecutive day, pulp fell 1.24% for the second consecutive day, and coking coal rose 1.09% for the second consecutive day.

23:01:16

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $102.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $101.99/barrel, down 3.63% on the day.

23:00:45

China's INE crude oil futures main contract has just broken through the 880.0 yuan/barrel mark, and is currently trading at 879.9 yuan/barrel, down 1.29% on the day.

22:59:16

[South Africa Expresses Concern Over US Visa Restrictions Based on "Racial Discrimination"] South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a statement on the 16th expressing concern over the recent US announcement of new visa restrictions targeting South African personnel, stating that the US has misinterpreted South African domestic policy. South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola said in the statement that the US measures once again cater to the erroneous portrayals of South African domestic policy by certain groups that falsely depict themselves as representatives of South Africa's "minority groups" and Afrikaans. He said that as a sovereign nation, South Africa has the right to enact laws to address the problems caused by centuries of racial injustice. (Xinhua)

22:59:05

Shanghai fuel oil futures have just broken through the 4400 yuan/ton mark, and are currently trading at 4399 yuan/ton, down 2.09% on the day.

22:57:15

Brent crude oil futures, the most active contract, just broke through the $106.00 per barrel mark and is currently trading at $105.98 per barrel, down 2.30% on the day.

22:56:15

European Central Bank official Pereira: We should not underestimate the impact of fiscal spending in Germany and other regions on economic growth.

22:55:54

Colombian central bank official Olga Lucia Acosta said the latest inflation data shows policymakers still need to take further action.

22:53:18

Greenland has received €6 million in funding from the European Union for a hybrid energy project.

22:53:03

The CEO of American Airlines stated that despite the complex global situation, demand remains strong.

22:52:23

American Airlines says its international routes remain strong.

22:52:14

The CEO of American Airlines stated that as fuel prices stabilize—which will eventually happen—they expect to get back on track, achieving significantly improved profit margins and generating free cash flow.

22:50:04

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,350.00/ounce mark, last trading at $4,350.32/ounce, up 1.31% on the day; COMEX gold futures are last trading at $4,392.20/ounce, up 1.37% on the day.

22:45:03

Brent crude oil futures fell 2.00% to $106.30 per barrel on the day.

22:44:13

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell by 0.54% to 4.962% during the day.

22:38:03

Nymex crude oil futures for the most active contract have just broken through the $103.00/barrel mark, currently trading at $102.99/barrel, down 2.68% on the day.

22:37:55

[Russia's Progress MS-35 Cargo Spacecraft Launches to Resupply International Space Station] According to the Russian State Space Corporation on September 16, at 16:34 Moscow time (21:34 Beijing time), a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket carrying the Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to deliver cargo to the International Space Station. (CCTV News)

22:37:07

ECB Governing Council member Pereira: So far, inflation has not spread as widely in the economy as it has in the past, but we will be closely monitoring the situation in the coming months.

22:36:45

U.S. EIA crude oil inventories for the week ending September 11 decreased by 640,000 barrels, compared to an expected decrease of 1.62 million barrels and a previous decrease of 391,000 barrels. U.S. EIA crude oil inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma, for the week ending September 11 decreased by 342,000 barrels, compared to a previous decrease of 684,000 barrels. U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves for the week ending September 11 decreased by 403,000 barrels, compared to a previous decrease of 1.244 million barrels.

22:36:22

[Highlights of US EIA Data This Week] 1. US Strategic Petroleum Reserves for the week ending September 11 were at their lowest level since the week ending November 5, 1982. 2. US domestic crude oil production for the week ending September 11 saw its largest decline since the week ending July 17, 2026, ending a six-week streak of increases. 3. US crude oil exports for the week ending September 11 were the highest since the week ending June 5, 2026.

22:36:06

[Houthi Claims Attacks on Saudi Air Base and Oil Facilities] The Houthi rebels in Yemen issued a statement on September 16 claiming that Saudi Arabia launched multiple airstrikes against most provinces of Yemen this week. In response, the Houthis used ballistic missiles and drones to attack an air base in Khamis Mushait and Aramco oil facilities in Yanbu, accurately hitting their targets. The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalated after the attack on Sana'a International Airport in July. This month, the situation has changed significantly again, with the Houthis launching a large-scale offensive and seizing control of several important strategic locations along the Red Sea coast. (CCTV International News)

22:34:36

U.S. EIA Refinery Utilization Rate for the Week Ending September 11

Previous : 97.80 Forecast : 97.60

Published Value 96.80

22:34:35

US gasoline implied demand (in thousands of barrels per day) for the week ending September 11 (DOE figure)

Previous : 942.27 Forecast : -

Published Value 975.27

22:34:35

US DOE crude oil implied demand (in thousands of barrels per day) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 2082.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 2109.30

22:34:34

U.S. EIA total crude oil production (in thousands of barrels per day) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 1394.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 1394.40

22:34:34

US DOE distillate fuel oil implied demand (in thousands of barrels per day) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 523.49 Forecast : -

Published Value 511.46

22:32:11

U.S. DOE fuel ethanol inventories (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 2518.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 2522

22:32:10

U.S. DOE total fuel ethanol production (in 10,000 barrels per day) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 109.90 Forecast : -

Published Value 109.90

22:30:00

U.S. EIA Weekly Gasoline Production Change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11

Previous : -53.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 33.60

22:30:00

U.S. EIA Refinery Utilization Rate Change for the Week Ending September 11

Previous : -0.20% Forecast : -0.40%

Published Value -1%

22:30:00

U.S. EIA crude oil inventory change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11.

Previous : -39.10 Forecast : -162

Published Value -64

22:30:00

U.S. EIA distillate fuel oil inventory changes (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11.

Previous : 208.70 Forecast : 7.10

Published Value 158.50

22:30:00

U.S. EIA Weekly Change in Newly Formulated Gasoline Inventories (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 0.50 Forecast : -

Published Value 0

22:30:00

U.S. EIA gasoline inventory change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11.

Previous : 126.90 Forecast : -96

Published Value 79.40

22:30:00

U.S. EIA Oklahoma-Cushing crude oil inventories for the week ending September 11 (in thousands of barrels)

Previous : -68.40 Forecast : -

Published Value -34.20

22:30:00

U.S. EIA weekly heating oil inventories (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 1 Forecast : -

Published Value 68.40

22:30:00

U.S. EIA Weekly Crude Oil Import Change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 112 Forecast : -

Published Value -118

22:30:00

U.S. EIA Weekly Crude Oil Production Change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 9 Forecast : -

Published Value -25.60

22:30:00

U.S. EIA Weekly Distillate Production Change (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11

Previous : 22.20 Forecast : -

Published Value -12.10

22:30:00

U.S. weekly refined product import changes (in thousands of barrels) for the week ending September 11 (EIA report)

Previous : 23.70 Forecast : -

Published Value 30.80

22:23:01

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 51,900.00 mark, currently trading at 51,899.14, down 0.37% on the day.

22:21:48

ECB Governing Council member Pereira: One area I'm closely watching is natural gas prices, especially if we encounter a harsh winter.

22:21:34

[Brazil issues preliminary antidumping ruling on food-grade phosphoric acid from China] On September 11, the Foreign Trade Secretariat of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil issued Announcement No. 88 of 2026, making a preliminary affirmative antidumping ruling on food-grade phosphoric acid with a concentration higher than 55% and lower than 105% originating from China, Morocco and Mexico. The ruling recommends that the investigation continue, that provisional antidumping measures not be implemented, and that the time limit for making a final ruling in this case be extended to 18 months from the date of initiation.

22:21:03

Sources say the National Stock Exchange of India's IPO received subscriptions of 67.45 billion rupees from more than 100 anchor investors before it was opened to retail investors.

22:20:50

[Federal Reserve mouthpiece Nick Timiraos: Fed rate hike expectations priced in, but how many more hikes will follow?] Nick Timiraos, a well-known voice for the Federal Reserve, believes the Fed is unlikely to end its rate hike cycle with just one round. This means that if a rate hike is implemented this time, the outside world will be asking: what goals does the central bank believe its tightening policy aims to achieve? Is this rate hike the beginning of a tightening cycle aimed at slowing the economy? Or, given the multiple shocks the economy has faced and the inflation trend continuing to fall short of expectations, is this rate hike merely a preventative measure to guard against inflation risks—just like last year's rate cut to mitigate the risk of a sharp decline in the labor market? Or is this a completely different type of policy action?

22:12:46

U.S. energy stocks fell as oil prices dropped 1%.

22:12:34

The United States: Canada and Mexico need to do more to stop the flow of drugs.

22:12:00

[European Parliament Passes Amendment Regarding Ceuta, Demanding Independent Investigation into Mass Migration] On September 16, local time, the European Parliament passed an amendment concerning Ceuta with 435 votes in favor, 209 against, and 13 abstentions, condemning the mass migration that occurred in Ceuta from July 30 to 31. The amendment uses terms such as "attack" and "invasion," states that the incident involved the EU's southern border, and demands an "independent and comprehensive" investigation to determine responsibility for the planning and execution of the incident and its purpose. (CCTV News)

22:10:54

Venezuela is preparing to export aluminum to the US market.

22:09:02

The United States has approved some transactions related to Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA.

22:09:01

The U.S. Treasury Department website shows that the U.S. has issued a revised general license related to Venezuela, authorizing certain transactions related to Venezuela's state-owned oil company's 2020 maturing 8.5% coupon bonds on or after November 5.

22:08:58

The United States claims that Brazil has failed to effectively respond to the PCC and CV organizations.

22:08:19

The Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index fell more than 0.5%, FlashEx fell 4.92%, Bilibili fell 3.20%, MAAS fell 2.47%, NXTT fell 2.38%, and Alibaba fell 1.93%.

22:08:03

[World's Best-Performing Sovereign Wealth Fund Warns of Impending US Stock Market Correction] Jo Townsend, CEO of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation (GZS), warned of potential downside risks to the market while announcing a 14.2% increase in the fund's performance for the financial year ending June 30. The GZS manages New Zealand's $54 billion sovereign wealth fund. The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is valued at NZ$94.4 billion (approximately $54.4 billion) at the end of the 2026 financial year and was earlier this year ranked as the world's best-performing sovereign wealth fund by analytics firm Global SWF.

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