Country: US | Published: 2026-09-20
US markets are digesting a fresh Fed rate hike, with officials signaling inflation remains stubbornly elevated across the economy even as growth holds up. Washington and Beijing ha
US markets are digesting a fresh Fed rate hike, with officials signaling inflation remains stubbornly elevated across the economy even as growth holds up. Washington and Beijing have opened talks covering AI, trade, and critical minerals, a diplomatic channel that could ease some trade friction. Meanwhile, geopolitical headlines keep piling up, from Iran warnings about potential US strikes in the Middle East to tariff concerns weighing on exporters, leaving investors balancing tighter policy against a widening set of global flashpoints.