Market Update

Global markets reacted strongly following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate cut of 50 basis points, setting the stage for a measured easing cycle. The move is widely seen as an attempt to guide the U.S. economy toward a soft landing after months of elevated inflation and economic uncertainty. U.S. …

European stock markets saw strong gains on Thursday, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate cut and investor anticipation ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) policy decision. Germany’s DAX was up 0.9%,France’s CAC 40 rose 1.4%, andThe UK’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.9% as of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT). Fed’s …

Oil prices remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, with Brent crude futures edging up by 8 cents to $73.73 a barrel, while WTI crude futures slipped by 3 cents to $70.88 a barrel as of 0015 GMT. The market’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s half-percentage-point rate cut was muted, with concerns …

Asian stocks experienced gains in choppy trade on Thursday, spurred by optimism following an outsized 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve, though the central bank’s higher projection for neutral rates tempered the enthusiasm. Wall Street’s weak overnight close also weighed on sentiment. However, U.S. stock index futures …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened to the 100.20 region, just to rebound afterwards and reclaim the 101.00 hurdle and beyond in the wake of the FOMC event. The usual weekly Initial Jobless Claims are due on September 19, seconded by the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, the CB Leading Index, …

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates has sent ripples through the financial markets, sparking a surge in stock prices. While the move has initially been welcomed by investors, its long-term implications remain uncertain. Let’s delve deeper into the potential impacts of this rate cut on the economy …

Fed Chair Jerome Powell explains the decision to cut the policy rate, federal funds rate, by 50 basis points to the range of 4.75%-5% after the September meeting and responds to questions in the post-meeting press conference.Key quotes:“Housing market is frozen in part due to higher rates.”“As rates come home, …

Gold prices experienced a significant decline after the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 50-basis point rate cut. Despite the reduction, the Fed projected the federal funds rate to reach 4.4% by the end of 2024, indicating a continued tightening stance.Rate Cut and Outlook: The Fed’s decision to lower borrowing costs …

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to cut the policy rate, federal funds rate, by 50 basis points to the range of 4.75%-5% after the September meeting and responds to questions in the post-meeting press conference.Key quotes“Immigration is one of the things that has allowed unemployment rate to …

The US dollar fell to a low of 140.80 on Wednesday when the Fed announced a 50 basis point cut in interest rates, just as the markets were getting ready for Fed Chair Powell’s press conference. In an effort to meet market expectations, US central bank policymakers have lowered interest …