ECB members have strongly hinted at a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming meeting. This likely stems from a series of public statements and interviews where Governing Council members discussed the need to support economic growth, expressed concerns about slowing economic activity, and acknowledged that inflation may not …
Read More »The Fed Pauses, Nvidia Slumps: US Stock Market Faces Pressures
The S&P 500 retreated on Wednesday following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates. Nvidia shares continued their downward spiral amid growing scrutiny over its AI technology. This confluence of events underscores the delicate balance facing markets: navigating inflationary pressures, grappling with the evolving landscape of AI, and contending …
Read More »Chair Powell: The Fed will keep its inflation goal
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday, maintaining the Federal Funds Target Range at 4.25% to 4.50%. This decision aligns with market expectations and follows a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. The Fed continues to grapple with balancing economic growth and inflation control. The Fed’s …
Read More »Federal Reserve left its interest rates unchanged in line with expectations
The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced on Wednesday that it has kept its Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) unchanged at 4.25%–4.50%, in line with broad market expectations. This decision follows the 25 basis point rate cut in December as the Fed continues to navigate the delicate balance between supporting economic growth …
Read More »Fed Walks a Tightrope Between Job Growth and Stubborn Inflation
The Federal Reserve faces a delicate balancing act; maintaining a robust labour market while simultaneously taming inflation. While the US boasts a red-hot job market with strong employment gains and healthy wage growth, persistent inflation remains a concern.Investors are closely watching the Fed’s stance on interest rates. Bond markets currently …
Read More »Fed Poised to Pause Interest Rate Cuts as Trump Policies Influence Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its current monetary policy stance following the January meeting.Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference will be crucial in providing insights into the future direction of interest rates.The US Dollar could weaken if the Fed maintains the possibility of a rate cut in March.The …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Weakens After BoC Cuts Rate, Ends QT
The Canadian Dollar declined 0.25% against the US Dollar on Wednesday following the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) decision to cut interest rates by another 25 basis points to 3%. This move, the third consecutive rate cut, comes after the BoC raised rates aggressively in 2023, reaching a peak of 5% …
Read More »European Markets Steady as Investors Digest Corporate Earnings, Await ECB and Fed Decisions
European stock markets remained relatively stable on Wednesday as investors evaluated a series of major corporate earnings while awaiting policy decisions from both the European Central Bank (ECB) and the U.S. Federal Reserve. As of 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.4% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.4% UK’s FTSE …
Read More »Gold Holds Steady as Markets Await Fed Decision and Trump’s Trade Moves
Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Wednesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy decision amid growing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump. Spot gold was muted at $2,762.64 per ounce, while gold futures for February delivery edged up 0.1% to $2,796.06 an …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: The Eve of FOMC Decision
The US Dollar regained momentum, climbing to two-day highs as US yields rebounded and tariff-related headlines fueled market activity. All eyes are now on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, a pivotal event that could shape market sentiment in the coming weeks. The US Dollar’s Resurgence The US Dollar …
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