Economics
Fed ended 2026 with rate at 4.0% after single Hike
The central bank delivered one 25-basis-point increase, kept rates unchanged after September and finished the year at 4.0%.
The six months ahead, reported from the odds
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Economics
The central bank delivered one 25-basis-point increase, kept rates unchanged after September and finished the year at 4.0%.
Crypto
Puffpaw, Metamask, StandX and Extended all fell short of their projected FDVs.
World
The war ended 2026 unchanged, with no ceasefire, Peace deal, or major territorial shift.
World
The right also positioned itself as the pro-AI camp in the cultural debate.
World
Iran also refused to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile by the end of 2026.
World
China also avoided any military clash with Taiwan through 2026.
Culture
The Odyssey claimed the R-rated record while Avengers: Doomsday opened with the year's biggest weekend.
Politics
Benjamin Netanyahu stayed Prime Minister through 2026, and Gadi Eizenkot will become Prime Minister after the next election.
Politics
Democrats secured control of both chambers but did not reach a super-majority.
Politics
The PQ secured a majority and confirmed the province will not hold a sovereignty referendum during the new government.
Politics
He defeated Flávio Bolsonaro after no candidate secured an outright first round majority.
Science
The model debuted with safety triggers while OpenAI's GPT trademark request was denied.
Crypto
It also stayed below its all-time high through September
Politics
Communist Party placed second while Putin remained president.
World
Iran's regime stayed in power and Kharg Island stayed under Iranian control.
World
United Russia captured all regional contests while the liberal Yabloko party failed to reach the Duma entry threshold.
Politics
Social Democrats won with 27-30% of the vote and Magdalena Andersson became Prime Minister
World
The United States did not announce tougher Iran sanctions, and Elon Musk did not mention Iran on X.
Economics
Headline CPI increased 0.4% month over month while Core inflation stayed at 2.4% year over year.
Economics
The ECB lifted its key rate by 0.25% as US August inflation posted a 3.4% annual rise.
Politics
Kim Ahern won the Attorney general primary while Sabina Matos secured Lieutenant governor.
Politics
Chris Pappas also won the senate primary with a 20-25% Margin
Culture
Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned over $15 million in its sixth Weekend while Onslaught opened below $3 million and scored under 60 on Rotten Tomatoes.
Politics
AfD topped the Saxony-Anhalt vote with just over 40%, while Sven Schulze was appointed Ministerpräsident.
Economics
The central bank delivered one 25-basis-point increase, kept rates unchanged after September and finished the year at 4.0%.
The Federal Reserve concluded 2026 with its policy rate set at 4.0 percent. Throughout the year the board refrained from cutting rates, with no cut implemented by the September meeting. It also ruled out lowering the lower bound to 3.0 percent or below before 2027. Only one adjustment was made, a 25-basis-point increase, leaving the rate unchanged for the remainder of the year.
The sole increase occurred earlier in the calendar year, raising the target by a quarter of a percentage point. Subsequent policy meetings in October and December each resulted in no change to the rate. The October decision confirmed the board's decision to hold steady, and the December meeting reiterated the same stance.
Culture
The Odyssey claimed the R-rated record while Avengers: Doomsday opened with the year's biggest weekend.
Politics
Benjamin Netanyahu stayed Prime Minister through 2026, and Gadi Eizenkot will become Prime Minister after the next election.
Politics
Democrats secured control of both chambers but did not reach a super-majority.
Politics
The PQ secured a majority and confirmed the province will not hold a sovereignty referendum during the new government.
Politics
He defeated Flávio Bolsonaro after no candidate secured an outright first round majority.
Science
The model debuted with safety triggers while OpenAI's GPT trademark request was denied.
Crypto
It also stayed below its all-time high through September
Politics
Communist Party placed second while Putin remained president.
World
Iran's regime stayed in power and Kharg Island stayed under Iranian control.
World
United Russia captured all regional contests while the liberal Yabloko party failed to reach the Duma entry threshold.
Politics
Social Democrats won with 27-30% of the vote and Magdalena Andersson became Prime Minister
World
The United States did not announce tougher Iran sanctions, and Elon Musk did not mention Iran on X.
Economics
Headline CPI increased 0.4% month over month while Core inflation stayed at 2.4% year over year.
Economics
The ECB lifted its key rate by 0.25% as US August inflation posted a 3.4% annual rise.
Politics
Kim Ahern won the Attorney general primary while Sabina Matos secured Lieutenant governor.
Politics
Chris Pappas also won the senate primary with a 20-25% Margin
Culture
Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned over $15 million in its sixth Weekend while Onslaught opened below $3 million and scored under 60 on Rotten Tomatoes.
Politics
AfD topped the Saxony-Anhalt vote with just over 40%, while Sven Schulze was appointed Ministerpräsident.
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