Next Fed Move Today, Hezbollah Blames Israel for Lebanon Pager Blasts | The Opening Trade 09/18

Wagers are in on the size of the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate cut in four years. The market is fully pricing in a quarter-point rate reduction on Wednesday, as the US central bank is expected to kick off its rate-cutting cycle. Iran-backed Hezbollah accused Israel of orchestrating an attack that killed several people and left thousands wounded across Lebanon, increasing fears of an all-out war. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won’t find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Lizzy Burden.

Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:20 – The Agenda: Fed Day Preview, Pager Blasts in Lebanon, UK CPI Today then BOE
00:13:17 – CIBC’s Jeremy Stretch on the Size of the Fed’s Rate Cut
00:23:31 – The Next European Commission
00:37:08 – Stocks to Watch: Reckitt, European Defense Stocks, Continental
00:45:34 – Novo Says Ozempic ‘Very Likely’ Target For Next US Price Cut
01:04:37 – Italy Cuts Funding for Stellantis, Mercedes EV Battery Plant
01:11:40 – Google Wins EU Court Fight Over $1.7 Billion Fine
01:26:20 – Almost 3,000 Wounded Across Lebanon in Pager Blasts
01:31:01 – How Big Will the Fed Go?
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