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Hottest finance headlines — Sep 17, 2026 · 8 AM ET

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1 · Bank of England defies Fed’s rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged

The Bank of England kept rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs put pressure on prices.

FACT NIA CNBC Top News · 2026-09-17 08:27 ET · CNBC

2 · Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Fed rate hike pacifies markets' inflation worries

Public headline from Yahoo Finance: “Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Fed rate hike pacifies markets' inflation worries”. Read the linked source; Lab does not endorse or recommend trades.

FACT NIA Yahoo Finance · 2026-09-17 04:12 ET · Yahoo

3 · Dow futures rise 500 points as market tries to recover after Fed sell-off: Live updates

In a widely anticipated move, the Fed raised the overnight funds rate by a quarter percentage point and signaled another hike could come this year.

FACT NIA CNBC Top News · 2026-09-17 08:24 ET · CNBC

4 · Analysis: How Trump could reignite the Fed independence fight after Warsh's rate hike

The Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by a quarter point despite repeated calls from President Donald Trump for lower rates.

OPINION NIA CNBC Top News · 2026-09-17 07:42 ET · CNBC

5 · Oil extends losses as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers ship-to-ship crude transfers after pipeline hit

Oil prices fell as additional Saudi crude supplies eased concerns over disruptions to the kingdom’s exports.

FACT NIA CNBC Top News · 2026-09-17 06:12 ET · CNBC

6 · What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

FACT NIA BBC Business · 2026-09-17 07:59 ET · BBC

7 · Interest rates held but Bank signals rise if energy prices stay high

Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank says they are likely to rise if high energy prices continue.

FACT NIA BBC Business · 2026-09-17 07:50 ET · BBC

8 · Trump says he told Warsh to vote for hike with the rest of Fed board: 'It's not going to matter'

President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.

FACT NIA CNBC Top News · 2026-09-17 08:24 ET · CNBC

9 · Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates

Salesforce issued some updated longer-term financials at its annual Dreamforce conference.

FACT NIA CNBC Top News · 2026-09-16 19:13 ET · CNBC

10 · Treasury yields move lower after Fed kicks off hiking cycle

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023.

FACT NIA CNBC World · 2026-09-17 08:09 ET · CNBC

11 · Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?

U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him leverage against India and China.

FACT NIA CNBC World · 2026-09-17 04:46 ET · CNBC

12 · Stock Market Today: Dow Rises In Fed Aftermath; Generac, Nebius, Bloom, SpaceX Are Early Movers (Live Coverage)

Public headline from Yahoo Finance: “Stock Market Today: Dow Rises In Fed Aftermath; Generac, Nebius, Bloom, SpaceX Are Early Movers (Live Coverage)”. Read the linked source; Lab does not endorse or recommend trades.

FACT NIA Yahoo Finance · 2026-09-17 08:17 ET · Yahoo

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