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325 Japan’s central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 yearsJapan’s central bank on Friday raised the benchmark interest rate to 1.25% from 1.0%, a 31-year-high. The Bank of Japan has been trying to normalize monetary policy after decades of keeping interest rates near or below zero to try to encourage more borrowing and spending to count 2026.09.18 326 Bowman: Initial Findings from Independent Review of Silicon Valley BankToday I am announcing the initial findings of the independent review of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). In June 2023, I called for an independent review of SVB's failure to supplement the internal review. After I was confirmed as Vice Chair for Supervision, I engaged th 2026.09.18 327 US industrial production unchanged in AugustIndustrial production in the United States remained unchanged in August compared to July, the Federal Reserve revealed in its report posted on Friday. Industrial output was up 1.4% year over year. Manufacturing production edged down 0.3% month on month but was up 0.9% compared to 2026.09.18 328 CMC Markets planning to launch prop tradingTradeInformer has learned that brokerage firm CMC Markets is planning to launch a prop trading arm. A marketing company working with the broker told TradeInformer the London-listed firm is currently in the process of setting up the product. CMC Markets did not respond to a reques 2026.09.18 329 China's offshore yuan hits strongest in four years ahead of Trump-Xi meetingChina’s offshore yuan on Friday hit the strongest level against the dollar in four years, as traders bet this week’s US rate hike has not derailed the yuan’s appreciation cycle. In the onshore market, the yuan strengthened about 0.15% and is on track for its third straight weekly 2026.09.18 330 Bank of Japan Hikes and Yen TumblesThe US dollar is narrowly mixed against most of the G10 currencies. The notable exception is the Japanese yen, which is around 1.25% lower today. To be sure, the Bank of Japan lifted its overnight rate, as widely expected, and Governor Ueda seemed to signal a faster pace on polic 2026.09.18 331 Saudis tell Europe oil refiners theyll get no crude next monthSaudis tell Europe oil refiners theyll get no crude next month. 2026.09.18 332 ECB's Lagarde Says Economic Future Is UncertainEcb's Lagarde Says Economic Future Is Uncertain. Lagarde says ECB rates do not move in lockstep with energy prices as growth, consumption and other factors also play a role 2026.09.18 333 Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway , the sprawling conglomerate worth $1 trillion that he has led since 1965. The 96-year-old legendary investor announced the move in a letter to shareholders Friday. Buffett will become chairman emeritus, effective 2026.09.18 334 AUD/USD: Is the Post-Fed Decline Starting to Fade?This pair gained ground on Friday, attempting to reverse steep declines earlier this week driven by a stronger Greenback following the Federal Reserve lifting interest rates for the first time since July 2023 and paving the way for further hikes. The Fed’s recent pivot to more ha 2026.09.18 335 BOJ rate hike signals faster pace of tightening amid inflation risks, weak yen: EconomistsThe Bank of Japan’s latest interest rate hike remains part of a gradual normalisation of monetary policy, but economists say inflation risks and a weak yen could push policymakers to tighten more quickly in the months ahead. The central bank raised rates on Friday (Sep 18) by 25 2026.09.18 336 Lagarde: I'll Leave As ECB President In 2027*lagarde: I'll Leave As Ecb President In 2027 2026.09.18