Economics
Fed ended 2026 at 4.25% after two 25-bp hikes
The central bank raised rates twice to 4.25% and the 10-year Treasury never fell below 3.8%.
The six months ahead, reported from the odds
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Economics
The central bank raised rates twice to 4.25% and the 10-year Treasury never fell below 3.8%.
Politics
Mitch McConnell retained his role as senate Republican leader even as his party moved into the minority.
Crypto
StandX, Puffpaw, Metamask and Opensea all stayed below $500 million FDV, while Extended reached just over $150 million.
Crypto
Bitcoin stayed above $45,000 and did not set a new record, and the S&P 500 led gains.
World
Iran kept Mojtaba Khamenei as leader and did not develop a nuclear weapon by year-end 2026.
Politics
Vladimir Putin remained Russia's president through 2026.
World
NATO and Russia avoided direct military clashes and Russia did not launch new mobilization in 2026.
Politics
Mary Peltola secured Alaska and Abdul El Sayed captured Michigan, giving Democrats a sweep of three key races.
Economics
September CPI climbed 0.6% month-over-month, annual inflation eased to 3.6% and Core prices rose 2.4%.
Politics
The PQ secured the premiership while the PLQ finished Second, and the government ruled out a referendum.
Politics
Rui Costa won in Bahia and Guilherme Derrite led in São Paulo.
Science
OpenAI's value stayed under $1 trillion and it released a Cyber model classified as Critical.
Economics
Berkshire Hathaway beat the S&P 500 in Q3 and a US-China tariff pact was reached.
World
Strait of Hormuz traffic remained reduced and the Saudi East-West Pipeline stayed shut through September.
World
Iran kept its leadership, uranium enrichment, and diplomatic negotiations unchanged through September 2026.
Science
The firm led LiveBench, text Arena and AI Agent rankings while naming its inaugural enterprise customer.
World
Xi Jinping returned safely from the United States, China did not invade Taiwan, and the central Bank left rates unchanged.
World
Israel kept its ceasefire with Iran intact and refrained from attacking Yemen in September.
Sports
Underdogs covered the Spread in multiple Sunday games and four contests finished under the total points line.
Culture
Avengers: Endgame Encore led the Weekend Box Office while Heart of the Beast opened with $20-23 million and Primetime earned $16-19 million.
Economics
The central bank raised rates twice to 4.25% and the 10-year Treasury never fell below 3.8%.
The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate twice in 2026. Both moves were 25-basis-point increases, first in October and then in December. The actions left the target range at 4.25% by the close of the year.
At the October meeting the Fed announced a 25-basis-point rise. The decision added to the cumulative 50-basis-point tightening across 2026.
World
NATO and Russia avoided direct military clashes and Russia did not launch new mobilization in 2026.
Politics
Mary Peltola secured Alaska and Abdul El Sayed captured Michigan, giving Democrats a sweep of three key races.
Economics
September CPI climbed 0.6% month-over-month, annual inflation eased to 3.6% and Core prices rose 2.4%.
Politics
The PQ secured the premiership while the PLQ finished Second, and the government ruled out a referendum.
Politics
Rui Costa won in Bahia and Guilherme Derrite led in São Paulo.
Science
OpenAI's value stayed under $1 trillion and it released a Cyber model classified as Critical.
Economics
Berkshire Hathaway beat the S&P 500 in Q3 and a US-China tariff pact was reached.
World
Strait of Hormuz traffic remained reduced and the Saudi East-West Pipeline stayed shut through September.
World
Iran kept its leadership, uranium enrichment, and diplomatic negotiations unchanged through September 2026.
Science
The firm led LiveBench, text Arena and AI Agent rankings while naming its inaugural enterprise customer.
World
Xi Jinping returned safely from the United States, China did not invade Taiwan, and the central Bank left rates unchanged.
World
Israel kept its ceasefire with Iran intact and refrained from attacking Yemen in September.
Sports
Underdogs covered the Spread in multiple Sunday games and four contests finished under the total points line.
Culture
Avengers: Endgame Encore led the Weekend Box Office while Heart of the Beast opened with $20-23 million and Primetime earned $16-19 million.
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