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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

The Fed minutes land today, and one word matters more than the rest
The minutes of the Fed's September meeting, where officials voted 12-0 to hike, are due on 7 October. After a 29,000 payroll print, markets will scan them for one thing: was the hike the first of several or a one-off?
Market Authority7 min read

Monday, October 5, 2026

29,000 jobs: the payroll miss that could stop the Fed in its tracks
The US added just 29,000 jobs in September against forecasts near 90,000, two weeks after the Fed raised rates and signalled more. Markets now have to decide which story to believe: sticky inflation or a cooling labour market.
Market Authority7 min read

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The 100 basis point question for year end and how brokers should talk to clients about it
Markets have priced further Fed tightening through year end. The specific question of whether that pricing holds shapes how brokers should communicate with clients, and the current communication is mostly weak.
Positioning7 min read

Monday, September 21, 2026

The Fed hiked for the first time since 2023 and Asia has to price it
A 25 basis point rise to 3.75 to 4 percent on a 12-0 vote, with 16 of 18 officials expecting another. For Asian currencies and the brokers who serve them, the week ahead is about what happens next.
APAC Briefing9 min read

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The ECB decides tomorrow with 99 percent of a hike already priced
The ECB announces on 10 September with a 99 percent priced 25bps hike to 2.50 percent as oil near $98 complicates the path.
Market Authority3 min read