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September, 2024

• 19 September 2024 11:09 am

  European Stocks Rise Following Fed’s Aggressive Rate Cut, Focus Shifts to BoE Decision

  

  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 …

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• 19 September 2024 10:23 am

  Oil Prices Steady Amid Demand Concerns and Fed Rate Cut

  

  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 …

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• 19 September 2024 9:45 am

  Asian Stocks Rise After Fed’s Rate Cut, Japan Leads Gains as Yen Weakens

  

  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 …

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• 19 September 2024 1:36 am

  Market Drivers; US Session: FOMC’s Rate Cut Rearranges Market Conditions

  

  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, …

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• 19 September 2024 1:02 am

  How have US Stocks Reacted to FOMC Decision?

  

  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 …

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• 19 September 2024 12:14 am

  Powell speech: 50 bps move is a commitment to us not falling behind

  

  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, …

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• 18 September 2024 11:39 pm

  Gold Prices Plummet Following Fed Rate Cut

  

  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 …

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• 18 September 2024 11:00 pm

  Powell: FOMC decisions are never about politics or anything else

  

  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 …

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• 18 September 2024 10:38 pm

  USD/JPY retreats after Fed delivers 50 bps rate cut

  

  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 …

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• 18 September 2024 10:03 pm

  FOMC cuts interest rate by 50 bps to 4.75%-5%

  

  Following its meeting in September, the FOMC decided to 50 bps to 4.75%-5% as widely anticipated. Key hints on the outlook for interest rates are expected from the updated Summary of Economic Projections and comments made by Fed Chairman Powell. Depending on the magnitude of the interest rate cut, the …

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• 18 September 2024 8:32 pm

  FOMC poised to start easing cycle amid uncertainty about rate cut size

  

  The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower the policy rate after the September meeting. The revised Summary of Economic Projections and Fed Chairman Powell’s remarks could provide important clues about the rate outlook. The US Dollar faces a two-way risk depending on the size of the interest rate cut. …

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• 18 September 2024 3:09 pm

  U.S. Stock Index Futures Rise Slightly Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

  

  U.S. stock index futures pointed slightly higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a highly anticipated decision by the Federal Reserve, which is expected to result in the first interest rate cut since March 2020. By 06:22 ET (10:22 GMT), S&P 500 futures were up by 8 points (0.1%), Nasdaq 100 …

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• 18 September 2024 1:48 pm

  UK Inflation Steady in August; Services Sector Inflation Rises, Impacting BoE Rate Decision

  

  British inflation held steady in August, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remaining at 2.2%—matching expectations but falling short of the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest projection of 2.4%. However, a notable increase in services sector inflation has added complexity to the central bank’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Consumer …

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