Market Update

In November, retail sales in the United States increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis, reaching $705.7 billion, according to data released by the US Census Bureau on Thursday. This figure marked an improvement from the revised 0.2% decline (previously reported as -0.1%) in October and surpassed market expectations, which …

The Bank of England (BoE) announced on Thursday that it has decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 5.25%, in line with market expectations. Policymakers voted 6-3 in favor of the decision, with three members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) – Megan Greene, Jonathan Haskel, and Catherine Mann …

The International Energy Agency on Thursday raised its forecast for global oil demand growth next year, despite an expected economic slowdown, citing improving prospects for the United States and declining oil prices. Although the agency, which represents the industrialized countries, raised expectations, there remained a large gap between them and …

The Japanese Nikkei stock index concluded a three-day winning streak on Thursday, December 14, with declines in auto and bank stocks following the US Federal Reserve’s signal of an end to the monetary policy tightening cycle. The US Federal Reserve’s decision strengthened the yen and led to a significant drop …

European stocks jumped on Thursday, supported by gains in real estate sector stocks and a decline in euro zone bond yields, as investors were optimistic about the US Federal Reserve’s hint to reduce borrowing costs in 2024 and awaited the European Central Bank’s decision. The European Stoxx 600 index rose …

After the Federal Reserve meeting, the US Dollar experienced a significant collapse. As expected, the central bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged. Market analysts are forecasting three rate cuts for 2024. Fed Chair Jerome Powell leaned dovish, adding fuel to the rally in Treasury bonds. He refrained from declaring …

The US central bank announced on Wednesday that it left the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5% following the December meeting. This decision came in line with the market expectation.The revised Summary of Projections (SEP) showed that that Fed officials’ median view of policy rate …

Fed Chair Jerome Powell explained the decision to keep the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25-5.5% and responded to questions in the post-meeting press conference.Quotes from Post FOMC meeting press conference“It’s not likely we will hike further.”“Policymakers are thinking, talking about when it will be …

The Fed has held its key interest rate unchanged for the third consecutive time and set the stage for multiple cuts to come in 2024 and beyond. With inflation rates easing and the economy holding in, FOMC members voted unanimously to keep the benchmark overnight borrowing rate in a targeted …

The US central bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged following FOMC meeting that concluded a few minutes ago. Inflation has moderated substantially, and central bank officials have signaled that they may be done raising borrowing costs. A fresh set of forecasts will provide hints about when rate cuts may …