Fed hikes rates, defying Trump's demands
PerthNowby Staff Writers·16 Sept 2026
Fed hikes rates, defying Trump's demands The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh...
Brokers feel the pinch of MDR calls for rethink
New Indian Expressby Benn Kochuveedan·16 Sept 2026
The new 0.02% MDR on UPI payments for investing in stocks and mutual funds is unlikely to hurt long-term investors or SIP flows, but analysts and industry players see some pressure building for...
FM asks industry to offer quantified tax alternatives, not just grievances
New Indian Expressby ENS Economic Bureau·16 Sept 2026
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday urged the industry and tax professionals to submit concrete tax policy alternatives instead of general grievances, and also to quantify compliance...
Government cuts export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF
Business Lineby ANI·16 Sept 2026
The Central Government has reduced export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the next fortnight, cutting the duty on petrol by Rs 1 per litre, diesel by Rs 5 per litre and...
Why the Fed raised rates and what it means for credit cards, mortgages and savers
The Independentby Paul Wiseman·16 Sept 2026
The Federal Reserve has increased borrowing costs, creating a tougher climate for borrowers while offering better returns to savers.
Gen Z learns about money from Instagram, YouTube: Entrepreneur asks banks to learn how to communicate with young people | Today News
Livemintby Sounak Mukhopadhyay·16 Sept 2026
Banks may need to earn young customers’ trust before those customers start comparing financial products. That was the concern in a LinkedIn post by Chandralekha MR, founder of Dime.
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
World news | The Guardianby Gaya Gupta·16 Sept 2026
The US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation.
Want to get more out of KiwiSaver?
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·16 Sept 2026
New Zealand's average KiwiSaver balance is now more than $40,000, but how can you get the most out of the scheme?
Your own MPs backed it: Govt hits back at Rahul Gandhi over UPI fee criticism
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·16 Sept 2026
The government on Wednesday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the decision to levy a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to merchants, citing a...
Fed hikes rates for the first time since 2023 in unanimous vote
Euronewsby Quirino Mealha·16 Sept 2026
The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its first increase since July 2023, in a unanimous 12-0 vote that puts Chair Kevin Warsh...
Stocks SURGE after Fed raises rates for the first time in three years
Mail Onlineby Benjamin Curry·16 Sept 2026
- READ MORE: Ten layoff-proof jobs employers are desperate to fill and pay up to $140,000 - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The Federal Reserve has raised interest...
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
CBS Newsby Aimee Picchi; Alain Sherter·16 Sept 2026
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday, reversing course as the drives up global energy prices and fuels inflation.
The Federal Reserve defies Trump with a unanimous rate hike six weeks before the midterms
El País Englishby Luis Doncel·16 Sept 2026
Kevin Warsh has been chair of the Federal Reserve for just four months, but this Wednesday will be remembered as the day he showed that he and his fellow governors, not outside forces, are the ones...
Fed raises rates by 25 basis points, signals one more hike this year
Business Lineby Reuters·16 Sept 2026
Federal Reserve officials expect one more interest rate increase this year after raising rates on Wednesday and expect to hold steady in 2027, quarterly projections released after their latest...
Trump admin’s DOGE push saw federal paid leave surge 435% as costs hit $9.5 bn in 2025, says GAO; check key findings | Today News
Livemintby Garvit Bhirani·16 Sept 2026
The US government spent an estimated $9.5 billion last year paying federal employees who were placed on administrative leave, according to a new assessment by the Government Accountability Office...
Taxpayer funds meant for LA homeless allegedly spent on Tahiti trip, nightclub, luxury cars: feds
FOX Newsby Stephen Sorace·16 Sept 2026
Taxpayer dollars intended to put roofs over the heads of Los Angeles’ homeless allegedly paid instead for a Tahiti vacation, a high-end nightclub, luxury vehicles and other personal expenses...
What are the monthly payments on a $90,000 home equity loan now?
CBS Newsby Matt Richardson·16 Sept 2026
A report released earlier this month showing across the country wasn't surprising. With to leverage now and on , in particular, markedly lower than many borrowing alternatives, it makes sense to...
Laid-off man with home loan worries about managing EMIs: ‘One email puts your entire life into uncertainty’ | Today News
Livemintby Kanishka Singharia·16 Sept 2026
A Bengaluru-based startup CEO has highlighted the financial and emotional uncertainty that can follow a sudden job loss, sharing the story of a friend who was laid off while dealing with a new home...
After Years of Holds and Cuts, the Fed Just Raised Rates Again
Bitcoin Newsby Jamie Redman·16 Sept 2026
The Federal Reserve just did something it hadn’t done in 1,148 days: raise interest rates. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 12-0 to lift the federal funds target range by a quarter...
Tooth study shows T. rex was warmblooded, with human-like temperature
Channel News Asiaby CNA·16 Sept 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 : Using chemical clues in Tyrannosaurus rex teeth, scientists have shown that this massive predator was warm-blooded — with a body temperature close to that of a person — in a...
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