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The Federal Reserve accepted a total of $582 million from 15 counterparties in its fixed-rate reverse repurchase operations.September 22 – According to a report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on September 21, multiple drone and other military attacks have occurred near the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in recent weeks, causing numerous casualties and potentially threatening nuclear safety. The report stated that incidents earlier this month included a drone attack on a training center surrounding the power plant, an attack on a shipment of diesel fuel used for emergency generators, and multiple attacks in the nearby city of Energodar, where a large number of nuclear power plant workers reside. IAEA Director General Grossi expressed “deep concern,” noting that these incidents once again highlight the continued risks that conflict poses to nuclear safety and to nuclear power plant workers and their families. He emphasized that any attacks on or near the nuclear power plant are unacceptable and must stop immediately.On September 22, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Stanisław Władyatek stated in an interview with Polish RMF radio on the 21st that Poland seeks to deploy approximately 15,000 US troops within its borders. Władyatek said, "Our ultimate goal is 15,000 soldiers," with about 4,000 to 5,000 stationed at permanent military bases and another 10,000 to 11,000 deployed on a rotational basis. Władyatek indicated that the size of the US military presence in Poland will be expanded in phases, with the target expected to be reached by 2039. Currently, there are approximately 6,500 to 7,000 US troops stationed on rotation in Poland.Bank of Canada Governor Macklem: If we raise interest rates too slowly, we will have to raise them very quickly, and by a larger margin than if we had acted earlier.September 22 – According to a report by the German business daily Handelsblatt on Monday, major German economic research institutions have raised their economic growth forecasts for Europes largest economy this year and next. The Handelsblatt, citing unnamed sources, reported that the German economy is expected to grow by 1.3% in 2026, up from a previous forecast of 0.6%. For 2027, these institutions predict an economic growth rate of 1.1%, higher than their previous forecast of 0.9%. The weak German economy has become a major issue in the countrys recent elections, which have resulted in significant gains for both the far-right and far-left forces. The forecast was jointly released by five prominent economic research institutions, including RWI in Essen, Ifo Institute in Munich, IfW in Kiel, IWH in Halle, and DIW in Berlin.
