The BoJ left rates unchanged but kept its guidance that further hikes remain on the table if the economy tracks its baseline outlook—nudging focus toward a potential move as soon as December. Core forecasts were broadly intact, while the statement and presser sharpened attention on overseas risks and the growth …
Read More »Powell Cools Hopes for Another Fed Rate Cut in December
The U.S. Federal Reserve delivered its widely expected rate cut on Wednesday, trimming the benchmark Federal Funds Target Range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on expectations for another move in December, warning that “another cut is far from assured.”During his post-meeting …
Read More »Pound Falls as Fed Delivers Second Rate Cut and Confirms QE Wind-Down
The British pound slipped against the US dollar on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve confirmed a widely expected quarter-point interest rate cut and signaled continued steps to reduce its balance sheet. The decision, though fully anticipated by markets, still triggered fresh movements across major currencies as investors adjusted positions ahead …
Read More »Powell-Led Fed Approves Quarter-Point Rate Reduction
The Fed has just enacted its second interest rate cut in a row, lowering the federal funds target range to a decisive 3.75 percent to 4 percent. This action, which brings the benchmark rate below 4 percent for the first time since late 2022, was a clear response to mounting …
Read More »Gold Shines Again as Markets Brace for Fed’s Next Rate Cut
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, reclaiming ground lost earlier in the week as global investors shifted focus to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated interest rate decision. The yellow metal traded just below the key $4,000 mark per ounce, recovering from a recent three-week low as traders adopted a …
Read More »Fed Set to Cut Interest Rates Again Amid Data Blackout and Inflation Uncertainty
The U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing to cut interest rates for the second time in as many months, as policymakers seek to balance modest inflation gains against a murky economic backdrop caused by the ongoing government shutdown. The decision, expected after the October policy meeting, is widely anticipated to lower …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Surges as Central Bank Signals End of Rate Cuts
In a surprising turn for currency markets, the Canadian Dollar surged to its strongest level in a month against the US Dollar, following a strategic move by the Bank of Canada that blended a rate cut with a clear signal of tightening ahead. The USD/CAD pair dropped to approximately 1.3893, …
Read More »Wall Street Soars as Nvidia Becomes First $5 Trillion Company in History
Wall Street reached new heights on Wednesday as U.S. stock indices posted fresh record highs, fueled by the unstoppable rise of Nvidia — now officially the world’s first $5 trillion company. The milestone marks a historic moment for the tech-driven market, underscoring how artificial intelligence continues to redefine global finance …
Read More »Bitcoin Market Brief — Rebound Stalls Ahead of Fed; Cautious Tone Caps Crypto Beta
Market snapshot Bitcoin (BTC): $112,819.3, −1.0% on the day; extends a two-session pullback after peaking near $116,000. Equities context: U.S. tech rallied to record highs on AI optimism, but the risk-on tone did not spill over to crypto. Drivers Fed in focus A 25 bp cut is widely expected at …
Read More »Oil Market Brief — Prices steady as U.S.–China thaw meets OPEC+ supply risk; API draws lend support
Market snapshot (Wed, 10:20 GMT) Brent: $64.51 (+$0.11, +0.2%) WTI: $60.21 (+$0.06, +0.1%) Brent and WTI are holding near unchanged as the market balances improving U.S.–China diplomacy against the prospect of a December OPEC+ quota increase. A sizable U.S. inventory draw reported by the API is cushioning the downside. Key …
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