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The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a 25bps rate hike today, the dominant market event globally. Secondary developments include Ford's 2027 F-150 reveal and resumed Paramount-Warner Bros merger talks.

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Prominent Strategist Reverses Inflation Call, Now Backs Fed Rate Hike and Possible Follow-On

A prominent investment strategist reversed their inflation-contained thesis, now backing a Fed rate hike as necessary. Persistent core services inflation and strong consumer spending drove the change; a follow-on hike before year-end is possible.

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US Retail Sales Surge 0.9% in August, Cementing Case for Fed Rate Hike Path

US retail sales surged 0.9% in August, led by autos, restaurants, and e-commerce, reinforcing the case for the Fed to maintain its rate-hiking path. Consumer resilience suggests the economy can absorb higher borrowing costs.

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Markets Price Trump-Warsh Clash Risk as Fed Raises Rates Despite Presidential Pressure

Markets are pricing in risk that President Trump may publicly clash with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh over rate hikes, adding a political risk premium to US assets and threatening Fed institutional independence.

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SPACs Face Deadline Crunch: Three Lions Extends Combination Window as Blank-Check Market Cools

Three Lions Acquisition Corp. shareholders approved a 3-month SPAC deadline extension via SEC 8-K. The tech-focused blank-check vehicle reflects broader SPAC market stress as combination activity remains far below 2021 peaks.

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Sun Communities and Peers Rally 3-4% as Quality Factor Rotation Lifts Mid-Cap Stocks

Rubrik Surges 16% Against a Down Market; Elevated P/S Signals Growth Premium

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SPY Overvalued 11-12% on GF Model as August CPI Holds at 3.4% and Fed Hike Looms

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Indian Rupee at 3-Month Low as Brent at $108, US Yields Breach 5% — RBI Intervenes

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