ULTRA QUANT · GLOBAL MARKETS ROUNDUP
September 16, 2026
Pre-Market Edition
Global markets are set for a mixed opening as investors digest inflation data and central bank jitters. Geopolitical tensions and regulatory developments in the crypto space are also on the radar.
SOURCE · Fxstreet
UK Inflation Likely Ticked Higher in August
Wednesday’s release of the UK’s August Consumer Price Index (CPI) is anticipated to signal an uptick in inflation. The Office for National Statistics will provide the official figures at 06:00 GMT.
SOURCE · Kalkine Media
Westpac Securitisation Sets October Note Interest Rate
Westpac Securitisation Management has announced the interest rate for its Class A notes maturing in October 2026. The specified rate for these notes will be 4.9550%.
SOURCE · Bitcoin News
SEC Eyes Self-Custody for Crypto Assets
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins is reportedly advancing a proposal that would permit investment advisers to hold crypto assets directly under specific conditions. This framework could also allow state trust companies to act as custodians for regulated funds and advisers.
SOURCE · Google News
Australian Markets on Edge Amid Inflation and Rate Concerns
Australian markets are facing growing inflation anxieties and interest rate worries ahead of a key intergenerational report. Separately, Nvidia’s CEO has voiced opposition to AI regulation, while political developments in the U.S. involving the Supreme Court are also making headlines.
SOURCE · Ndtv Profit
Yield Surge Sends S&P 500 and Nasdaq Lower
Wall Street experienced a downturn as the 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest point since 2007. The S&P 500 Index closed down 0.4%, while the Nasdaq 100 saw a 0.6% decline.
SOURCE · Finimize
Japanese Bond Yields Rise on Oil Prices and Fed Uncertainty
Higher oil prices and anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate hike have fueled inflation fears, pushing Japan’s 10-year bond yields higher. The JGB yield reached 3.035% amid these market pressures.
SOURCE · The Sun Nigeria
Nigerian Inflation Rate Slows in August
Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the headline inflation rate eased to 15.39% in August. This marks a notable decrease in both the annual rate and the month-on-month figure, which fell to 0.71%.
SOURCE · Punch
Call for Justice in LG Crypto Fund Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly uncovered a scheme involving the transfer of Local Government (LG) funds into cryptocurrency wallets. This development has prompted calls for a thorough investigation and prosecution of those involved.
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