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Fed Rate Hike Seemed Certain After August Inflation Data

The article discusses the market outlook for the week of September 14-18, 2026, following the release of August CPI data showing 3.4% annual inflation, which is well above the Fed's 2% target. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to deliver a quarter-point rate hike at the upcoming FOMC meeting to maintain credibility. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel due to U.S.-Iran hostilities, driving up yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield near 5%. Investor sentiment is mixed, with some seeing potential relief if inflation improves or Middle East tensions resolve, while others fear further hikes. Fed funds futures indicate a nearly 50% chance of rates reaching 4%-4.25% by December, implying two more hikes. The article also includes a calendar of upcoming economic data releases.

• August CPI showed 3.4% annual inflation, above the Fed's 2% target.
• Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to deliver a quarter-point rate hike at the September FOMC meeting.
• Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel due to U.S.-Iran hostilities.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for CME Group (2026-09-09)

CME Group Inc. has announced strategic senior leadership transitions in its finance division as part of its executive succession planning. Jack Tobin, previously the Managing Director and Chief Accounting Officer who had planned to retire in October 2026, has agreed to stay with the company and will become Managing Director, Deputy Chief Financial Officer on November 2, 2026. He will subsequently be elevated to Senior Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer in March 2027 when current CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick transitions to Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently, Matthew Render, who joined CME Group from Citadel and Citadel Securities in August 2026, has been appointed as the new Managing Director, Chief Accounting Officer effective November 2, 2026.

• Jack Tobin rescinded his planned retirement to become Deputy CFO on November 2, 2026, and will assume the Senior Managing Director, CFO role in March 2027 when Lynne Fitzpatrick becomes CEO.
• Matthew Render, former Global Head of Financial Reporting, Accounting Policy & Finance Transformation at Citadel and Citadel Securities, will succeed Tobin as Chief Accounting Officer on November 2, 2026.
• Both executives will participate in CME Group's standard executive compensation programs with no related-party transaction conflicts.

Bitcoin reclaims $81,000, Zcash surges 15.6%

Cryptocurrency markets rebounded as Bitcoin climbed back above $81,000, up about 4% in 24 hours. The recovery was driven by a reassessment of US monetary policy, as Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled he might support holding rates steady if price pressures ease. CME FedWatch probabilities for a rate hike dropped from over 63% to about 50%, boosting risk assets globally. The Japanese yen strengthened 2%, reducing carry-trade liquidity, yet Bitcoin held its gains. Sentiment improved rapidly, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 78, signaling 'Extreme Greed.' US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $277 million on Thursday, following August's record $3.5 billion month. Zcash outpaced the market with a 15.6% daily gain, while Monero declined. Weekly performance remained modest, with Solana and TRON down around 3%.

• Bitcoin traded at $81,008, up 4.16% in 24 hours.
• Fed Governor Christopher Waller indicated he would vote to keep rates unchanged if inflation eases.
• CME FedWatch probability of a September rate hike fell from 63% to 50%.

LSEG Risk Intelligence launches Active Intelligence: World-Check data that learns from every signal

LSEG Risk Intelligence today announced the launch of Active Intelligence for World-Check, a new data engine designed to help banks, non-bank financial institutions, ...

Partior and LSEG DiSH Collaborate to Bring Always-On Settlement Bank Liquidity to Partior’s Cross-Border Payments Network

Working to deliver an end-to-end option for 24/7 corporate and financial institutions’ payments across settlement banks and currencies.

RBC Initiates Kraft Heinz Coverage with Outperform, $32 Target

RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of Kraft Heinz with an Outperform rating and a $32 price target, implying 29% upside. Analyst Nik Modi believes the company's reinvestment of $700 million in price, innovation, and marketing will drive a 0.9% organic growth in 2027, surpassing Street consensus of 0.4%. Despite Kraft Heinz's stock declining nearly 4% over the past year, RBC sees a favorable 'seesaw' tilt in 2027, with innovations like PowerMac and Capri Sun Hydrate addressing real consumer needs. The call contrasts with the majority of Wall Street analysts, as 15 of 20 covering analysts rate the stock a Hold.

• RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage on Kraft Heinz with an Outperform rating and a $32 price target.
• Kraft Heinz stock has fallen nearly 4% over the past year, while S&P 500 rose 14%.
• The company is investing $700 million in price, innovation, and marketing.