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Economy

Oct 16, 2026, 7:11 AM

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ECONOMYCOVERAGE GAP: LEFT SOURCES ONLY10/16/26

Fed Chairman Warsh gave no signal of an October rate hike in Bangkok, weakening dollar and easing market expectations.

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Warsh's speech eased bets on an October rate hike. — Bloomberg Markets, NBC News
▸Warsh's remarks weakened the US dollar in currency markets. — Bloomberg Markets, CNBC

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸Warsh pointed to synchronous tightening by central banks against inflation. — CNBC

ECONOMYTHE BRIEF10/16/26

Carlyle Group agreed to purchase $7.7 billion of unsecured personal loans from Truist Financial.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The deal represents one of Carlyle's largest asset-backed credit transactions. — Bloomberg Markets

ECONOMYTHE BRIEF10/16/26

US steel prices climbed to their highest level in more than four years due to Trump's tariffs restricting foreign supply.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Trump's tariffs boost domestic producers while raising costs for American manufacturers. — Bloomberg Markets

ECONOMYTHE BRIEF10/16/26

Indonesian stocks suffered their worst rout in nearly three decades after MSCI warned it may downgrade the country's emerging-market status.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Indonesia announced about $117 million in fines for manipulative market practices by three companies. — Bloomberg Markets

ECONOMYTHE BRIEF10/16/26

Uganda said it is in final stages of becoming an oil producer before June 2027.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Uganda aims to start oil production before the end of its financial year in June 2027. — Bloomberg Markets