Headlines discussed at LNWM’s Monday morning briefing:

— The Federal Reserve raised U.S. interest rates, the first time in 9 years, with more increases likely.
— China’s Central Bank forecast slower economic growth for 2016: 6.8%.
— A U.S. government shutdown was averted, as federal spending bill cleared Congress.
— European shares rallied on the Fed’s rate increase signaling strength in U.S. economy.
— Oil prices fell to an 11-year low, with OPEC countries still opting not to cut production.

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