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Economy Wednesday, September 16, 2026

  1. 'Science fiction': Transport companies — the backbone of economy — are sounding alarm on fuel prices

    Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.

    CNBC ·

  2. FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it’s helping manufacturers increase the supply of estrogen-based hormonal patches and acknowledged a current nationwide shortage as more women seek hormonal therapies for symptoms related to menopause. In a release earlier this month, the FDA said it is…

    Stateline (States Newsroom) ·

  3. Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting

    Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting

    Federal Reserve ·

  4. Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

    Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

    Federal Reserve ·

  5. Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war. The estimated bill is $1,700 per household

    Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.

    CNBC ·

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