Despite poorer PMI data, the US currency held constant and even increased on Monday. The market pricing in 75 basis points of Fed easing by year-end. The Federal Reserve’s Goolsbee pledged that “many cuts” will be necessary in 2019. There are signs that the US economy is growing, even if …
Read More »US Treasury yields firm on Fed’s signals about gradual easing ahead
US Treasury yields are stable despite growing anticipation for the Fed to drop rates again after a 50 basis point decrease last week. Both Atlanta’s Bostic and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari favor modest rate reductions; Kashkari projects that rates will reach 4.4% by the end of 2024. Bostic downplays the …
Read More »XAU/USD steadies above $2,600 on further rate cut hopes, Middle East tensions
Expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in November and declining US Treasury yields propel gold to a new all-time high. S&P Global Flash PMIs show that while the manufacturing sector is resilient, the US economy is not as strong in the manufacturing sector.While retaining policy flexibility and …
Read More »Euro Retreats On Fresh Recession Fears
Monday saw a temporary extension of the euro’s slide versus the US dollar as business activity figures for the euro zone economy disappointed. Prior to this, US statistics had indicated that activity remained stable. With markets already putting in a roughly 77% possibility for a cut of at least 25 …
Read More »Crude Oil surges after US PMI’s
Crude Oil advances higher after US PMI’s lead the way. Euopean PMI data shows a substantial decline in Services and Manufacturing activity in the region. The US Dollar Index strengthens on Monday, with European investors heading into the safe haven US dollar. Crude Oil makes a run for it and …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Fed’s Pivotal Shift Triggers Risk-On
Fed’s Aggressive Rate Cut Signals a New Era Last week, the Federal Reserve made a significant move by cutting its policy rate by a substantial 0.5%. This marked a significant departure from its previous stance of aggressive rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation. The larger-than-expected cut signals a critical …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session, September 20 US Dollar Strengthens Amidst Fed Rate Cut and Economic OptimismThe US Dollar gained momentum following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, reflecting growing market optimism about the US economy. The New York Fed’s Nowcast model projects robust economic growth in the third and fourth …
Read More »Dow Rallies Cautiously in Celebration Following Rate Cut
Dow Jones hovers near 42,000. Thus, the Index is heading for another winning week, but this time, Dow’s rally comes after Fed’s recent rate cut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has surged to near 42,000 this week, following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate cut. This marks a significant turnaround …
Read More »Trump slams Fed’s rate cut decision
Following the half-percentage-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve less than two months before the November election, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is not holding back in his criticism of the institution. In an interview with Newsmax on Thursday, the former president stated, “It really is a political move.” …
Read More »What Signal Does FedEx’s Earnings Miss Convey About US Economy?
The recent earnings report from FedEx has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, raising serious concerns about the health of the broader economy. The company, often considered a bellwether for the US and global economies, has reported weaker-than-expected results, primarily due to a decline in industrial shipments. This article will …
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