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 »Australian Inflation Rises, Complicating RBA Outlook
Headline takeaways CPI +1.3% q/q (vs. 1.1% cons., 0.7% prior); +3.2% y/y (vs. 3.0% cons., 2.1% prior). Strongest quarterly rise since Mar-2023; highest annual print since Jun-2024 (3.8%). (ABC) Trimmed mean accelerated to +3.0% y/y and +1.0% q/q, topping expectations—signalling underlying pressure beyond headline volatility. (ABC) Electricity +9.0% q/q was …
Read More »Yen Rallies as U.S.–Japan Trade Breakthrough Pressures the Dollar
The Japanese yen strengthened sharply on Tuesday, pushing the USD/JPY pair lower toward the 152.00 mark, as optimism grew over deepening trade cooperation between Japan and the United States. The move highlights renewed confidence in Japan’s economic role amid global uncertainty, while the U.S. dollar came under pressure ahead of …
Read More »FOMC Set to Cut Rates Again — Eyes on Powell as Markets Watch for End to Tightening
The U.S. dollar traded slightly lower on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the much-anticipated Federal Reserve policy announcement. With the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting underway, markets are overwhelmingly expecting a 25-basis-point rate cut — and are watching closely for signs that the central bank could …
Read More »Pound Falls Below $1.33 as UK Faces Growing Fiscal Pressure Ahead of Autumn Budget
The British pound extended its losses on Tuesday, slipping below the $1.33 mark for the first time since mid-October, as investors reacted to worsening fiscal projections in the United Kingdom. The drop came amid reports that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is preparing to cut its productivity forecast, potentially …
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