Economics
Fed ended 2026 with policy rate at 4.0% after tightening
The central bank delivered several hikes in 2026, kept the rate steady at 4.0% and did not cut.
The six months ahead, reported from the odds
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Economics
The central bank delivered several hikes in 2026, kept the rate steady at 4.0% and did not cut.
Science
Anthropic also saw its valuation rise to $1.75 trillion while OpenAI confirmed it would not be sold before 2027.
Crypto
Opensea, Puffpaw and Metamask fell short of their $1 billion, $400 million and $700 million FDV goals respectively.
World
Vladimir Putin stayed Russia's president and Volodymyr Zelenskyy stayed Ukraine's president.
World
No leadership change occurred and Iran did not surrender or halt uranium enrichment in 2026.
World
The U.S. remained in NATO, did not declare war on Iran, and skipped a new palladium duty order.
World
Beijing refrained from invading Taiwan and did not impose a blockade throughout 2026.
Culture
Spider-Man: Brand New Day was 2026's top-grossing film and the Odyssey became the Highest-grossing R-rated movie ever.
World
Israel limited strikes to four countries in 2026 and the ceasefire with Iran lasted through October.
Politics
The party also secured the Wisconsin governorship in a close November contest.
Politics|World
US-Iran peace talks did not convene and a Ukraine ceasefire did not occur.
Politics
Lula won with a sub-5% Margin and the PL secured majorities in both chambers and several governorships.
Politics
United Russia secured a large Parliamentary majority while Vladimir Putin stayed president.
World
The regime held firm, Kharg Island stayed under Iranian control and the US did not lift the blockade.
Science
It also achieved the first 1520 Overall Arena score by September 30.
Economics
Japan's central Bank lifted rates by 25 basis points and Zimbabwe's lithium ban cut supply by over 5,000 tonnes.
Politics
Linke secured Berlin, and Energy Minister Katharina Reiche remained in office.
Economics
Brazil lowered its Selic rate by 25 basis points as Argentina posted August inflation of 1.5-1.7 percent.
Economics|Crypto
Bitcoin stayed below $82,000 and failed to rise in the week after.
Sports
Aryna Sabalenka captured the women's US Open crown.
Politics
Mike Derry captured Calgary-Shaw seat in Provincial By-election on Monday.
Politics
Frank Klingebiel won the Salzgitter Mayoral race and Eva Bender secured the Hannover regional presidency.
Politics
The administration still lacked a Press Secretary while President Trump's approval hovered just above 38 percent.
Politics
David Morales won the Democratic nomination for Providence mayor.
Economics
The central bank delivered several hikes in 2026, kept the rate steady at 4.0% and did not cut.
The Federal Reserve completed a tightening cycle throughout 2026. It delivered several rate hikes during the year. By the end of December the policy rate stood at 4.0%. No cuts were implemented at any point.
The board raised rates at least once during 2026. In October the Fed left the target unchanged. A similar hold occurred at the December meeting.
World
Beijing refrained from invading Taiwan and did not impose a blockade throughout 2026.
Culture
Spider-Man: Brand New Day was 2026's top-grossing film and the Odyssey became the Highest-grossing R-rated movie ever.
World
Israel limited strikes to four countries in 2026 and the ceasefire with Iran lasted through October.
Politics
The party also secured the Wisconsin governorship in a close November contest.
Politics|World
US-Iran peace talks did not convene and a Ukraine ceasefire did not occur.
Politics
Lula won with a sub-5% Margin and the PL secured majorities in both chambers and several governorships.
Politics
United Russia secured a large Parliamentary majority while Vladimir Putin stayed president.
World
The regime held firm, Kharg Island stayed under Iranian control and the US did not lift the blockade.
Science
It also achieved the first 1520 Overall Arena score by September 30.
Economics
Japan's central Bank lifted rates by 25 basis points and Zimbabwe's lithium ban cut supply by over 5,000 tonnes.
Politics
Linke secured Berlin, and Energy Minister Katharina Reiche remained in office.
Economics
Brazil lowered its Selic rate by 25 basis points as Argentina posted August inflation of 1.5-1.7 percent.
Economics|Crypto
Bitcoin stayed below $82,000 and failed to rise in the week after.
Sports
Aryna Sabalenka captured the women's US Open crown.
Politics
Mike Derry captured Calgary-Shaw seat in Provincial By-election on Monday.
Politics
Frank Klingebiel won the Salzgitter Mayoral race and Eva Bender secured the Hannover regional presidency.
Politics
The administration still lacked a Press Secretary while President Trump's approval hovered just above 38 percent.
Politics
David Morales won the Democratic nomination for Providence mayor.
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