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1652 ENTRIES · UPDATED 2026.09.30

1069 Spanish economic forecast: 2026 growth stronger than previously expectedThe Federal Government Expert Group on Business Cycles is raising its forecast for economic growth in Switzerland. For 2026, it now expects growth of 1.7% (June forecast: 0.9%), while the forecast for 2027 remains unchanged at 1.6%.1 Swiss GDP has recently grown strongly. However 2026.09.17 1070 RBNZ to tighten in OctoberWhen it produced its September Monetary Policy Statement the RBNZ gave a clear indication it had no intention of raising the cash rate by more than 25 basis points between now and the end of the year, and that any such increase was more likely to be at the December meeting than O 2026.09.17 1071 Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'laughable' Canada association planUS President Donald Trump has threatened to take action against the EU if it moves forward with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada the bloc's first associate member. "If they do that, if I think it's at all a hostile act, I will put very 2026.09.17 1072 Annual inflation up to 3.2% in the euro areaThe euro area annual inflation rate was 3.2% in August 2026, up from 2.9% in July. A year earlier, the rate was 2.0%. European Union annual inflation was 3.2% in August 2026, up from 3.0% in July. A year earlier, the rate was 2.4%. These figures are published by Eurostat, the sta 2026.09.17 1073 What Is CFD Trading? A Complete Beginner’s GuideA Contract for Difference (CFD) is a financial instrument that lets traders speculate on the price movements of an asset without directly owning it. It helps investors gain exposure to the full spectrum of assets, from foreign exchange pairs to commodities, stocks, and bonds. CFD 2026.09.17 1074 Japan's Takaichi Plans To Speed Up Policies For A Robust EconomyTakaichi Plans To Speed Up Policies For A Robust Economy. Takaichi Plans To Create A Virtual Cycle With Increasing Tax Revenue And Economic Growth. 2026.09.17 1075 EUR/USD: Short-Term Bounce Meets 1.1487The bearish trend which has dominated recent days accelerated yesterday, given a strong and sudden tailwind by the Fed’s hawkish tilt yesterday resulting in stronger expectations of further rate hikes in the near term. This renewed directional certainty and the relative weakness 2026.09.17 1076 Canada's PM Carney: Canada and the EU hold common values as base of partnershipCanada's PM Carney: Canada and the EU hold common values as base of partnership Canada's PM Carney: We are not fair-weather allies, we do not pursue zero-sum deals 2026.09.17 1077 ECBs Rehn: Inflation Outlook Is Somewhat MixedEcbs Rehn: Inflation Outlook Is Somewhat Mixed 2026.09.17 1078 Bank of England set to defy Fed’s rate-hike lead, despite rising inflationThe Bank of England is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, despite inflation rising well above its 2% target. Markets are pricing in more than an 80% chance that the central bank will hold interest rates steady on Thursday, according to LSEG data, but a 2026.09.17 1079 Bank rate maintained at 3.75% - September 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and MinutesAt its meeting ending on 16 September 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75%. Three members voted to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4%. Protracted conflict in the Middle East has contributed to further 2026.09.17 1080 US Rates Steady after Yesterday's Surge and the Greenback ConsolidatesThe initial reaction to the Federal Reserve rate hike was to take US rates and the dollar higher, even though the hike was well anticipated. In addition to the dots, which showed 16 officials see another hike as likely being appropriate this year compared with six in June, Chair 2026.09.17