German think-tank ZEW: economic sentiment index remains stable; experts are cautiously optimistic about the recovery.

Beijing time Sept 16 02:30 — Oval Office: ambassador credential ceremony. 03:30 and 04:30 — Oval Office: policy meetings.

MacroRiskAdvisors CEO Dean Curnutt said a Fed rate‑hike cycle could induce an 8–10% correction in the S&P 500. He cited rising energy costs and recent inflation that have pushed the U.S. 10‑year yield above 5%, prompting markets to sharply raise odds of further Fed tightening. Curnutt warned additional hikes would compress margins for firms unable to pass on costs and could shock a market he views as under‑hedged for volatility. He likened the setup to 2018—when the S&P peaked in September and fell about 10% across October–November before weakening in December—and said a second down‑leg by year‑end is possible if the Fed keeps hiking.