Important news for 18 September 2026
US Congress approves sweeping new Russia sanctions targeting secondary buyers like China and India
Canada and EU forge closer ties as Trump threatens tariffs
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% and announces bond sales
Japan inflation slows as markets anticipate Bank of Japan rate hike
Russia and China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions
Crypto rallies through the Fed's first rate increase since 2023
US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years
Treasuries Pare Losses and Dollar Gains Following Fed Hike
Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss
EU plans to ban social media for under-13s and restrict access for older minors
Bank of England Overhauls Gilt Sales Plan to Ease Bond Market Pain
Argentina economy posts first quarterly contraction since 2024
Warsh Suggests Fed Rate Hike Is Good-News Story, Touting Growth
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigns following election defeat
The 10-Year Treasury Experiences Worst Run in Over a Century
US EPA Eliminates Limits on Power Plant Emissions Under Trump Administration
EU Invites Canada to Become First 'Associate Member'
Political and military costs of US war in Iran become clearer ahead of midterms
France Seeks Deficit Reduction After Missing 2026 Target, Risking Government Stability
India’s RBI Drains $5.2 Billion From Lenders Through Debt Sales
French PM to propose €54B budget squeeze for 2027
US administration weakens Endangered Species Act enforcement
Chinese Yuan Hits Multi-Year High After PBOC Fixing
Supreme Court blocks Trump's push against mail-in ballots ahead of midterms
Trump expresses support for Fed's Warsh following interest rate hike
Rising Gas Prices Fuel Protests Globally Amid Middle East Conflict
Sweden votes against expanding far-right influence
Nigeria Boosts Military Spending Ahead of January Elections
Syria Abolishes Al-Assad-Era Terrorism Court Amid Kurdish Tensions
Stocks slide toward lowest level since July following Fed's hawkish press conference
Putin urges Russians to vote in parliamentary election as support for Ukraine war
Household income hits record, but lower earners lose ground
Gas and diesel prices spike as experts warn of further increases amid Iran conflict
Trump says U.S. hopefully nearing end of Iran war as regional strikes continue
Fiji declares national crisis over rising HIV infections
Canada long-term bond auction draws highest yield since 2007
Romanian president nominates Siegfried Mureșan to lead country out of crisis
Tata Sons Pursues Public Listing Amid Governance Dispute Over Chairman's Extension
U.S. SEC Begins Prepping for 24/7 Trading
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham commits to reaching net zero by 2050
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
US House passes war powers resolution to halt military action in Iran
National Stock Exchange of India IPO Opens for Orders
Trump Bans Canadian Goods From US Government Purchases
Burnham warns of 'difficult decisions' in budget as UK inflation rises to 3.1%
Broad Rise in US Retail Sales Highlights Resilient Consumer
Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion, says Congressional Budget Office
Putin braces for election stress test amid economic struggles
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